Helpful Contract Tips for Freelance Editors

This is a PDF from a live presentation I gave to a group of freelance editors in 2024.

In the document, I present some best practices when it comes to contracts for freelance editing jobs. As a working editor (and, ahem, non-lawyer), I share some of my own experiences and the basic principles I follow when starting any job.

This PDF includes over 40 pages of helpful advice, including:

• Info on types of contracts, and what constitutes a contract
• Key elements you should include in ANY agreement - with example clauses
• Additional elements you may WANT to include as a freelance editor - with example clauses
• The CUSTOM ADDENDA that I add to all contracts - including screenshots
• General ways that you can set boundaries and advocate for yourself in the wild west of freelancing

DISCLAIMER

I am not a lawyer, and this presentation does not constitute legal advice. These notes describe my personal experiences as a working editor in my jurisdiction, which is Ontario, Canada. Your rights and responsibilities under a contract may differ, depending on where you are in the world. If you have questions about your rights or responsibilities under a contract, always consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction.

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