I’m Tara Whitaker, the host of The Modern Editor Podcast and founder of the Freelance Editors Club, where I help editors create and grow their freelance editing businesses through education, support, and coaching.
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5 Reasons to Join a Book Club
Are you on the fence about joining a book club? Over the years, Iāve had both good and bad experiences with book clubs, and I currently host one inside the Freelance Editors Club. In this episode, Iām sharing my top five reasons to join a book club and tips on finding the right one for you.
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5 Reasons to Join a Book Club
Are you on the fence about joining a book club? Over the years, Iāve had both good and bad experiences with book clubs, and I currently host one inside the Freelance Editors Club. In this episode, Iām sharing my top five reasons to join a book club and tips on finding the right one for you.
Elevate Your Business Processes with Akua Konadu ft. HoneyBookās 2025 Growth Guide
Do you see other entrepreneurs seamlessly taking on new clients while youāre piecing together your processes like a puzzle? In todayās episode, Akua Konadu, host of the Independent Business Podcast, joins us to share valuable insights on how you can grow your business. Listen in as she breaks down some of the major findings that came out of the research behind Honeybookās 2025 Growth Guide, along with key takeaways thatāll help you harness more business growth in 2025.
How to Add a New Product or Service to Your Editing Business
In this episode, weāre diving into everything you need to think through before you introduce a new product or service to your editing business.
Four Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Business
Have you ever felt āstuckā in your business or personal life? Iāve experienced this lately, so I wanted to share some tactics I use to help myself feel unstuck.
Professional Boundaries: How to Protect Your Editing Business with Contracts
Do you have clear boundaries for your business? In this episode, we discuss what boundaries you should have as an editor, why theyāre important, and how you can enforce them using contracts.
Why I No Longer Review Books as an Editor
Should you review books as an editor? Back in the day, I used to be a book blogger (which is now called a book reviewer), but I stopped when I became an editor. Why? In todayās episode, Iām telling you exactly why.