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Apr 2024
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What should I include in my editor servi...

LOUISE HARNBY (FICTION EDITOR) AND DENISE COWLE (NON-FICTION EDITOR)
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Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about what editors and proofreaders might include in a services agreement.

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  • Parties involved
  • Scope of the job
  • Rates and fees
  • Payment terms and methods
  • Timelines and deadlines
  • Revision and feedback process
  • Confidentiality and ownership
  • Termination clauses
  • Legalities and governing jurisdictions
  • Communication methods

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Music credit

'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

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