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Why In-House Editors Hit a Creative Wall – And What to Do About It

In-house editing jobs have exploded in the last decade. Retail brands, museums, universities, govern...

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Software vs. Storytelling: What Really Makes a Great Editor

What makes a truly great editor? It's not software. It's not gear. It's the ability to tell unforget...

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Can Editing Be Self-Taught? A Complete Guide for Editors

Imagine we don’t have a spare fifty thousand dollars, pounds, or euros to spend on three years of fi...

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