Post on 27-Dec-2015
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March) 10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey) 11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby) 11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy
Ackles) 12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
• Mary March: Instructor - University of Washington• Daphne Mackey: Author/Instructor - U of Washington• Jenny Bixby: Editor - Bixby Editorial Services• Joe McVeigh: Independent Consultant• Nancy Ackles: Instructor/Teacher Trainer
This is a two-session (back-to-back) colloquium (10:30 -12:15)
Four presentations followed by group discussions
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
Editor? Writer?Consultant?Work abroad?
TEACHER Burnout
FINANCIAL BOOST
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
FLEXIBILITY
ENCORE CAREER
Don’t retire – just change!
Dream
Job
Semi-retirement
Travel
Expanded Horizons
High school English teacher Foreign language teacher or writer Administrator Teacher trainer Technology specialist Textbook writer Editor Consultant Living/working abroad
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
Daphne MackeyUniversity of Washington
Are you …flexible?efficient?committed?
CompetitiveSpecialized/localizedSophisticated
Royalty-basedFee-based / freelance Independent (self-publishing) Writer-initiatedPublisher-initiated
Research the market Get to know your local repsGet to know editorsWrite reviews for publishersParticipate in Material Writers Interest Section activities
Get to know writers in your community
Putting income into tax-deferred retirement savings (SEP IRA or Keogh)
Writing off a certain percentage of work-related expenses
Adding to your social security payments
Royalty vs. fee?Get payment as soon as possible (grants, advances)
Invest it◦$3000 now – in 3 years, $3600 to $4000
Possibly risky, possibly rewardingVery fulfilling
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
Jenny BixbyBixby Editorial Services
Editing builds on your expertise . . .
in the classroom in evaluating and using textbooks
in teaching students from various cultures
StimulatingWork as a team with the author and publisher
Gratifying to have a tangible product
Freedom and flexibility
Keeps to the schedule. Develops manuscript with the author.
Incorporates feedback from reviewers.
Edits from three to five drafts.Prepares all materials to hand over to production.
Are you …very well organized and detail-oriented?
a self-starter?flexible?a good listener?comfortable working alone?
Hours are flexible. You can work
anywhere. You are self-
employed. It’s intellectually
stimulating. There are a wide
variety of projects.
Hours are flexible. You can work
anywhere. You are self-
employed. Your colleagues
are virtual. Deadlines can be
stressful.
Hourly ratesFlat rates
Work in-house.Take a course.Find a mentor.Be a reviewer or cold reader.Start as a copy editor.
Once you have experienceContact publishersWatch job postingsNetwork
The Ins and Outs of Freelance Editing Jennifer Bixby, Linda O'Roke, Mari Vargo
Sheraton - Liberty Suite 1, Thursday, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Demonstration (45 mins.)
#114039 Have you ever considered becoming a freelance
editor? Come find out what skills are required, what types of editing jobs exist, what you should know about compensation and contracts, and how to find work. Try your hand at editing a two-page lesson.
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
Joe McVeighIndependent Consultant
Middlebury, Vermont, USA
A person who is contracted to perform a specific and often specialized role for an organization, as distinct from someone employed full time by an organization.
One who gives professional advice or services.
And gets paid for it !
Professional background: EFL, Adult Ed, IEP teaching, ESP, Textbook Coordination, Teacher Training, Administration, TESOL Board, Strategic Planning, Global English, Educational Technology, Business English, Intercultural Communication
Networking! Networking! Networking!
Somebody has a problem or needs some work done
They get in touch with you and you talk with them about their needs
You decide if it is a good fit for you You submit a proposal outlining their problem, your proposed solution, and how much you will charge them
You negotiate a contract with them◦Not just dollars and cents◦When – “deliverables”◦What do you need to get the job done?◦Legal aspects
You do the work You send them and invoice and get paid You evaluate the engagement and see if
there are other ways that you can help them
Educational: K-12, College-university, IEP, Professional development training
Overseas assignments: State department
Non-profit organizations: use your administrative experience
Corporate language training needs
Curriculum development Program review In-service training Needs assessment Training of trainers Materials development – writing and editing
In-house conference presentations Orientation sessions Intercultural communication Accreditation assistance Grant writing
Yes and noTwo fablesLet’s do some math
Charge $1000 per day That’s $125 per hour But as an entrepreneur, you are now
working 12 hour days Your hourly rate is now $83 per hour Subtract weekends, holidays, and a two-
week vacation (unpaid) Reduce rate by 8%: $76 per hour
Use one day per week for preparation One day for marketing One day for administration (taxes, billing,
research, professional development) So now one day of billing accounts for four
days of your time. Reduce hourly rate by 75%: $19 per hour
Your clients will want you at the same time Nobody wants you in December Subtract 25% for down time: $14 per hour Oops – no withholding. Take out 20% for
taxes: $12 per hour Don’t forget health insurance: $6 per hour Business expenses: phone, copying,
postage, internet access, office: $4 per hour
Marketing -- one-page blurb – blow your own horn
NetworkingBeing an “independent contractor”
Friday, April 4, 7:30amHilton: Murray Hill B Joe McVeigh and Andrea Koehler
Working independently – few colleagues, collaboration
Self-employment – no IT support, no administrative support, no benefits, no overhead
Getting work – sporadic nature of projects – remaining open to other opportunities
Integrating into the world of the other Scope creep – getting beyond the job that you
were signed up for Life-work balance Keeping roles and responsibilities straight
You get to use your professional expertise in new and interesting settings
You can set your own schedule and say yes and no to things
You are not dependent on the decisions of a larger institution or department
The money can be good Tax breaks for the self-employed (in the
U.S.) People listen to what you have to say
Bellman, G. (2001). The consultant's calling: Bringing who you are to what you do (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Biech, E. (1999). The business of consulting: the basics and beyond. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfieffer.
Biech, E. (2001). The consultant's quick start guide: An action plan for your first year in business. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfieffer.
Biech, E. (2005). Training for dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Block, P. (2001). Flawless consulting: a guide to getting your expertise used (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.
Putz, G. B. (2002). Facilitation skills: Helping groups make decisions (2nd ed.). Bountiful, UT: Deep Space Technology Company.
What else would you like to know?
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
Nancy Ackles
Count your blessings.
Count your costs.(including medical
insurance)
A short experience can revitalize and inspire you.
It might also be beneficial to those you visit.
There are organizations that can help you find a place/position.
(See handout.)
Be prepared to prove that you have something to offer.
Carry a basic set of resources.
(See handout. Of course you want to include The Grammar Guide, by Nancy Ackles, U Michigan Press.)
Be prepared to think fast and plan on your feet.
Be prepared for some slow times too.
10:30-10:40 – Overview (Mary March)10:40-11:00 – Writing (Daphne Mackey)11:00-11:20 – Editing (Jenny Bixby)11:20-11:40 – Consulting (Joe McVeigh) 11:40-12:00 – Working Abroad (Nancy Ackles)12:00-12:15 – Group discussions
5 minutes of questions after each presentation
• Mary March: memarch@u.washington.edu• Daphne Mackey: Writing
dmackey@u.washington.edu• Jenny Bixby: Editing
jennybixby@sbcglobal.net• Joe McVeigh: Consulting
joe@joemcveigh.org• Nancy Ackles: Working Abroad
nackles@gmail.com