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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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Common Business Expenses for Freelance Editors

Tax time doesn’t have to mean stress. In this episode, I go over some of the most common business expenses freelance editors can deduct on their yearly taxes.

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Common Business Expenses for Freelance Editors
15 Mar

Common Business Expenses for Freelance Editors

Tax time doesn’t have to mean stress. In this episode, I go over some of the most common business expenses freelance editors can deduct on their yearly taxes.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Copyediting Process
01 Mar

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Copyediting Process

In this episode, I give you a behind-the-scenes look into my copyediting process and share ten of my favorite searches I run before I dive into a copyediting project.

Will ChatGPT Replace Editors and Authors?
15 Feb

Will ChatGPT Replace Editors and Authors?

AI-generated content and ChatGPT have created a lot of buzz, especially in content-focused industries. In this episode, I cover the basics of ChatGPT, the ethics around using the tool, and my opinion on whether editors and authors should be concerned about being replaced.

Goal-Setting Part 2: Strategy and Process
01 Feb

Goal-Setting Part 2: Strategy and Process

In this episode, I’m taking you through my process on how to create intentional goals but with a slight twist (hint: it’s not actually about the goals).⁠ I’ve found this process to be incredibly effective, and it’s completely changed how I approach goal-setting in my editing business.

2023 Predictions for the Freelance Editing Industry
11 Jan

2023 Predictions for the Freelance Editing Industry

Based on current trends I’m seeing in the editing industry, I’ve created a short list of my predictions and hopes for freelance editors for 2023. Tune in to learn more about these trends and get ideas for your editing business.

How Choosing a Word of the Year Can Help Your Business
04 Jan

How Choosing a Word of the Year Can Help Your Business

In this episode, I share some tips on how to pick a word of the year and how your word (or words) can help guide your business when implemented in alignment with your goals.

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