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  1. @EFAFreelancers I simply emphasize the genres I've indexed and show them the books, which they can then look at the indexes. #EFAChat
  2. @EFAFreelancers No, it is really not possible to do a sample index b/c it is a unit that doesn't really come together until the end #EFAChat
  3. Though I don't show excerpts, I provide testimonials and do get the client's permission for that. #EFAChat
  4. @EFAFreelancers Q5: No, I've never been asked for any of that. #EFAChat
  5. I sometimes offer a sample copyedit of up to 1,000 words. #EFAChat
  6. @EFAFreelancers Q4: My index samples look the same way with the book cover, service, and description--never been asked for more. #EFAChat
  7. @EFAFreelancers Q3: I do not show before & after versions and have never been asked for examples. #EFAChat
  8. I have a samples page, where I list a variety of subject matters to emphasize my expertise: tinyurl.com/7wlr8j4 #EFAChat
  9. I don't use an online portfolio tool, just my website and blog. #EFAChat
  10. @MurrayEditorial I list the three most recent book titles I've mentioned on my website on my homepage editorialinspirations.com #EFAChat
  11. @EFAFreelancers No, I don't go into those details about the indexes I've done--maybe I should! #EFAChat
  12. On my website, I show a jpeg of the cover of the book and include a description of the book and the service I performed. #EFAChat
  13. Between the list on my website and referrals, I don't typically get asked for samples. #EFAChat
  14. On my website, I list books I've worked on, the service I performed, and a little bio about the book and my experience. #EFAChat
  15. Hello! Excited for this talk! I'm from Richmond, VA, and I am a freelance copyeditor, indexer, and proofreader. #EFAChat
  16. Freelance Friday #EFAChat TODAY (5/25), 3-4 pm EDT: #Portfolio Options for Editorial #Freelancers #EFAChat
  17. New EI Post: The Debate over Holidays and Apostrophes: Most people would agree that Mother’s Day is the proper s... bit.ly/Klup3u
  18. is working through the queries of the indexing booklet being published through EFA.
  19. is editing a science fiction novel.
  20. Every copy editor's worst nightmare wp.me/pNz4S-ZP via @wordpressdotcom