Freelance Editors and Proofreaders

Abstract

Describes the work of the Society of Freelance Editors and Proofreaders founded in 1988 in response to the marked growth of editorial freelancers. Notes that there are no national statistics on how many freelance editors are used by publishers but considers that over half of the detailed editorial work may be done by freelancers. Concludes that the Society plans to play a positive role by ensuring that the professionalism of editors and proofreaders is maintained in the changing face of the publishing industry.

Citation

Rix, A. (1990), "Freelance Editors and Proofreaders", New Library World, Vol. 91 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002386