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The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading
Genre and subject editing collection Episode 1205th March 2024 • The Editing Podcast • Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
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Find out about the pros and cons of being a niche editor or proofreader, and whether it's right for you.

Listen to find out more about

  • different degrees of niche-ness
  • using specialized knowledge
  • getting paid for what you enjoy
  • easier targeted marketing
  • charging more
  • lack of variety
  • narrower client base
  • managing and fulfilling expectations

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'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

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