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Certified Developmental Book Editor - Editor FirstEditing.Com Employee Review

5.0
Aug 30, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I get recognition as an elite, experienced editor with one of the longest-standing online editing companies. The company provided additional editorial training, and I achieved certification as a developmental editor. Best of all, I am supported by client account managers who provide answer calls for customer service, so I get to focus on just editing.

Cons

Providing samples for clients requires that I have to prove myself again and again as an editor. (I get a bonus for this work, but it is honestly not huge financially.) Also, I work online which can be lonely.

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3.0
Mar 19, 2017
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Pros

Plenty of work to go around, some interesting clients.

Cons

Pay inadequate for what's expected of editors, management direct communication with editors tends to have an extremely negative/punishing tone. Unhelpful to editors. Too much emphasis on speed rather than quality.

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2.0
Dec 1, 2023
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Pros

Ability to work remotely and low bar for entry

Cons

Editors receive a minority of what clients pay, which brings the hourly rate down near minimum wage unless editors rush through projects and deliver subpar work.

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