The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading

The Editing Podcast

04-03-2024 • 12 mins

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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Music credit

'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

  • Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
  • Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/