http://www.editingcrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php EDITINGCROSSING ARTICLES SECTION en-us © 2007 EditingCrossing. All rights reserved. Office: 175 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101 admin@editingcrossing.com(EditingCrossing) admin@editingcrossing.com Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:00:01 CST ARTICLES 60 http://images.employmentcrossing.com/employment/logo.gif http://www.editingcrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310022/Copy-Editors-Need-to-Know-about-a-Lot-of-Different-Subjects/ If you are a copy editor, regardless of your area, you are probably going to have to know a lot about various subjects so you can be sure you are bringing the most to every job. It is important for you to make sure you are providing yourself with the right type of educational base to make that a reality. If you want to do copy editing jobs, one of the most important things is that you have the right type of knowledge. Whether you are doing magazine editing jobs or medical editing jobs, you ne... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310022/Copy-Editors-Need-to-Know-about-a-Lot-of-Different-Subjects/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310023/Helpful-Hints-for-Job-Searches-in-Editing/ When you are thinking about moving forward and getting the editing job of your dreams, you will soon find that there are a number of different issues that you need to think about. What are your strengths in the field and what do you think your weaknesses are? The truth of the matter is that there are plenty of different editing job opportunities that you need to consider, and when it comes to writing/editing jobs, the field is really wide open. Where do you think your strengths are going to b... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310023/Helpful-Hints-for-Job-Searches-in-Editing/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310021/Opportunities-for-Obtaining-a-Sports-Editor-Job/ If you're seeking writing jobs, editor jobs, or editorial jobs in the sports journalism world, there are three basic, elemental qualities you need: excellent written communications ability, including good grammar and spelling; excellent research ability, enabling you to uncover ... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310021/Opportunities-for-Obtaining-a-Sports-Editor-Job/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310019/Finding-a-Career-as-a-Copy-Editor/ Even if you have great skills as a copy editor, finding good copy editing jobs can be quite difficult. However, with some good tips and a great game plan, you can find some great copyediting jobs that will help you further your career today. Whether you have experience or you are just getting started in the field and are looking for http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310019/Finding-a-Career-as-a-Copy-Editor/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310020/Successfully-Finding-an-Editing-Job/ While there are quite a few great editing positions out there today, actually finding and landing these jobs can be a bit of a challenge. After all, there is definitely a lot of competition in the editing field. If you are pursing a career in editing and are looking for great editing opportunities, there are many out there if you know where to look and how to pursue them. Here are a few helpful tips that can help you find http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310020/Successfully-Finding-an-Editing-Job/ Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310015/Editors-mdash-Behind-the-Scenes-but-Powerful/ Do you have an eye for detail and love to read? Are you interested in a wide variety of subjects? Are you able to easily catch spelling and grammatical errors in books and articles? If so, editing could be the perfect career field for you. However, there's more to this field than being good at catching mistakes in other people's writing. You also need to have the right kind of education if you want to succeed in your job search.... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310015/Editors-mdash-Behind-the-Scenes-but-Powerful/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310016/Getting-Online-Editor-Jobs/ Entry-level editing jobs have traditionally been hard to come by simply because the entry level requirements involved substantial experience within the traditional media world as a journalist or writer before seriously being considered. However, the development of the Internet as a media channel in its own right has broken open the relatively closed shop that existed... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310016/Getting-Online-Editor-Jobs/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310017/Getting-Sports-Editor-Jobs/ If you have always loved sports you may wish to take this desire and make it your career. You have the knowledge and now you need a job. There are many sites out there on the Internet that say they can help you. The question is, how much time can you devote to searching the web for a site that can actually provide assistance in finding a job in editing? While there are many legitimate sites on the Internet, you can spend hours of your precious time and still not come up with the job you are l... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310017/Getting-Sports-Editor-Jobs/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310018/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Online-Editor-Job/ Looking for editing jobs on the Internet? It's definitely a great place to look. More and more people getting involved in the field of editing are looking for entry-level editing jobs on the web today. People love the idea of working from their homes via the Internet, as it provides a great deal of flexibility. Of course, even though there are many http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310018/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Online-Editor-Job/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310014/Getting-an-Editor-Job/ Today you'll find that there are many different editing jobs out there for quality editors who are willing to work hard. However, although jobs in editing are not so difficult to find, actually landing the job may be a different story. The field is competitive, and if you are interested in landing one of these jobs as an editor, you are going to have to work hard to sell yourself. Whether you go for writing/edit... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310014/Getting-an-Editor-Job/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310013/The-Video-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ Have you always been fascinated by film? Have you always wondered just what goes into making the end product so amazing? If you've watched the directors' cuts from various films, you know that a movie goes through a lot of editing before it's finished, and that there's a special group of people who are responsible for bringing the whole thing together. In fact, whether it's something as simple as a commercial or as complex as a cinema project, video editors are key players in the process. ... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310013/The-Video-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310012/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Online-Editing-Job/ If you love the English language and are detail-oriented, then editing can be a great career choice. Better yet, with the explosive growth of Internet publications and other online purveyors of information, the opportunities to earn money from online editing have increased significantly in recent years. There are many talented editors who have opted for a lifestyle change and have chosen the flexibility of working from home via the Internet. These home-based editors usually work for a number ... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310012/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Online-Editing-Job/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310011/The-Sports-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ So you want to be a sports editor? Well, it's not as hard as you think, but it's not as easy as you might think either. To begin with, you do need a journalism degree and some editing experience under your belt. With those two things and the ability to critique others' writing, you too can land a sports editor job in practically any city or town.... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310011/The-Sports-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310009/Getting-a-TV-Editing-Job-How-the-Internet-Can-Help/ Jobs in editing are very difficult to come by, especially for those candidates looking to break into the TV industry. Getting TV editing jobs takes time, talent, and plenty of experience, not to mention a strong desire and a ... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310009/Getting-a-TV-Editing-Job-How-the-Internet-Can-Help/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310010/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Editing-Job/ There are plenty of editing jobs out there for those who enjoy writing, literature, and communication, and who have good analytical abilities. Some of these jobs are a mixture of writing and editing jobs.... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310010/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Editing-Job/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310008/Getting-Good-Editing-Jobs/ For those interested in writing and editing jobs, there is definitely much to consider. After all, there is more to getting a job in the editing field than most people realize. So, before you pursue editing jobs, such as music editing jobs, legal editing jobs, or even freelance copy editing jobs, it's a great idea to know a bit more about the job field. Here's a closer look at this career, the educational requirements, the outlook, and the keys to getting great http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310008/Getting-Good-Editing-Jobs/ Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310006/Careers-in-the-Editing-Industry/ This article is about is about editing and the type of qualifications you will need to get an editing job. http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310006/Careers-in-the-Editing-Industry/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310007/Getting-Freelance-Copyediting-Jobs/ Today you'll find that many of the jobs in editing are being offered online. Although there are still http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310007/Getting-Freelance-Copyediting-Jobs/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310005/The-Word-on-Being-a-Book-Editor/ Children's books, newspaper articles, blogs, textbooks, software manuals, and even the words written on a cereal box go through several drafts before being published. Usually, the content for any type of publication is edited and rewritten several times before the work is considered complete, which is where the valuable profession of editing and the skills of a book editor comes into play.... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310005/The-Word-on-Being-a-Book-Editor/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310004/Profile-of-a-Medical-Editor/ If you have a background in science and enjoy writing, editing, and imparting scientific knowledge to others, you may want to consider working as a medical editor for a scientific publication or company.... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310004/Profile-of-a-Medical-Editor/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310003/Five-NotSoCommon-Tips-for-the-Copy-Editor-Job-Seeker/ Anyone who applies for a copy editing job knows it's important to submit a resume that not only is flawlessly proofread but also indicates an orderly mind through its logical presentation. That said, there are a few more things I wish I'd known the first time I applied for a copy editor position and certain things I wish the copy editor job candidates I frequently screen for my current employer knew before firing off their application materials. Below are five tips to significantly increase... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310003/Five-NotSoCommon-Tips-for-the-Copy-Editor-Job-Seeker/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310002/The-Book-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ If you love to read and have a passion for books, a career as a book editor may be great one for you.Book editors acquire solicited and unsolicited manuscripts, read them, and then decide if the given work should be purchased and eventually sold to the public. These editors need a good eye for the market and must be willing to sift through many less-than-wonderful manuscripts in hopes of finding a special one. An editor often works with the author to edit a book, through both general ... http://www.editingcrossing.com/article/1310002/The-Book-Editor-A-Job-Profile/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT