This is the place where you’ll find information about the membership program.
***If you have not selected your free self-paced class yet, please just email Jennifer with your choice (any self-paced class up to $150) and she’ll add it to your dashboard (ResortDirector@ClubEdFreelancers.com).***
Club Ed Conversations
August 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon Pacific time. James Gallagher and Penina Lopez will be discussing copyediting. Register here.
**Use this coupon code to register for all Club Ed Conversations for free: 2024Member
Here’s the link to the meeting. You will need to “knock” on the door to be let in.
If you need to leave temporarily to make a cup of tea, etc., please don’t leave the meeting as I will have to stop to let you back in. Do what you need to do while remaining in the meeting, then come back.
This meeting will be recorded so please turn your camera off if you don’t want to appear in the recording. If you will not be able to make it to the webinar but want to make sure your questions are answered, please send them to me at ResortDirector@ClubEdFreelancers.com at least one day ahead of time.
Find the Schedule of Speakers HERE
Find Previous Chat-Based Conversation Transcripts HERE
Recordings
July 16, 2024 session with Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri about the importance of networking for editors (and how to do it!). Replay link here. Linda and Brittany have also offered 10% off any purchase from their business, The Networking Studio. The discount code is: ClubEd2024
June 18, 2024 session with Erica Ellis talking about line editing and getting indie author clients. Replay link here.
May 14, 2024 session with Cindy Bryan talking about editing for traditional publishers. Replay link here.
April 16, 2024 session with Shannon Scott talking about editing queer romance. Replay link here.
April 9, 2024 Club Ed Colleagues conversation with Andrew Hodges, talking about creative, compelling world-building. Replay link here.
March 19, 2024 session with Hannah de Keijzer helped us think about how our tools, space arrangement, and decorations can make our workflow easier or harder. She also shared this helpful stretching video. Replay link here.
February 13, 2024 session with Heidi Fiedler was cancelled owing to a snowstorm in Heidi’s area. She provided this excellent primer on understanding children’s genres.
January 16, 2024 with Dr. Marcia Layton Turner, about breaking into ghostwriting. Replay link here.
December 12, 2023 with Sandra Beckwith discussing the basics of book publicity so we can help our authors understand what’s needed and can answer their questions. Replay link here.
November 14, 2023 with Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa ran into technical difficulties and did not record. Jahleen’s list of resources for editors with ADHD can be found here.
October 17, 2023 with Gwyn Jordan (the freelance dev editor’s role in helping authors seek traditional publication, querying, pitching, and more!). Replay link here.
September 19, 2023 with Mari Ann Stefanelli (writing and editing memoir). Replay link here.
August 15, 2023 with Carol Stambaugh (website essentials). Replay link here. See the resources page for further information.
July 18, 2023 with Damon Brown (solopreneurship, productivity, passive income). Replay link here.
June 6, 2023 with Jennifer Lawler (line editing, emphasis on fiction). Replay link here.
May 16, 2023 with Elaine Appleton Grant (podcasting for marketing purposes). Replay link here.
April 18, 2023 with Amy J. Schneider (copyediting fiction). Replay link here.
March 7, 2023 with Lisa Poisso (indie authors). Replay link here.
Q&A with the Resort Director
Club Ed Resort Director Jennifer Lawler answered questions about Club Ed and about editing in general, with an emphasis on finding and working with indie author and publisher clients. Link here.
Resources
The resources page (here) includes a client intake form; my DE checklist; templates for LOIs, revision letters, and project quotes; and more!
Quarterly Marketing Challenge
The marketing challenge dates for 2024 are as follows:
July 1 – July 26
October 7 – November 1
Previous Newsletters
***Member news is now part of the regular newsletter, which typically goes out every Tuesday. If you’d like to sign up, or are not sure whether you’re signed up for that newsletter, click here.***
Club Ed Member Logos (for website use, etc.)
