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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How Editors Can Create Habits That Stick
Are you looking to make small changes with big impact in your editing business? In this episode, we’re talking about how editors can create habits that make their businesses better with the Tiny Habits® Method.
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How Editors Can Create Habits That Stick
Are you looking to make small changes with big impact in your editing business? In this episode, we’re talking about how editors can create habits that make their businesses better with the Tiny Habits® Method.
An Introvert’s Guide to Attending Conferences
If you’re anything like me, you know the impact that conferences can make on your business and education, yet as an introvert, it takes a bit of preparation. I want to share a few tips to help you prepare and manage your energy so you can get the most out of the event.
My 5 Favorite Rules to Reference in CMOS
I’m a fiction editor, so I always find myself reaching for my trusty Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) to confirm my work. With so many rules, it’s impossible to remember them all, but there are some I check all. the. time. In this episode, I’m sharing the five rules I always double-check while editing.
Why Is It So Tough to Take Breaks?
There’s an emotional side to taking breaks from work that not enough people talk about. The truth is that we’re so used to working (and feeling guilty when we don’t) that our brains fight us every step of the way. We end up either never taking breaks or taking breaks that aren’t restorative. So how do you prepare your mindset to take the break you deserve as both a small business owner and a human?
5 Reasons to Join a Book Club
Are you on the fence about joining a book club? Over the years, I’ve had both good and bad experiences with book clubs, and I currently host one inside the Freelance Editors Club. In this episode, I’m 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. HoneyBook’s 2025 Growth Guide
Do you see other entrepreneurs seamlessly taking on new clients while you’re piecing together your processes like a puzzle? In today’s 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 Honeybook’s 2025 Growth Guide, along with key takeaways that’ll help you harness more business growth in 2025.