Right now, you’re juggling more than just editing—you’re buried in client emails, invoices, project tracking, pricing decisions, and all the admin that comes with running a business
Maybe you’ve spent hours researching contracts, yet you’re still unsure. You lose track of agreements in your inbox. And when tax season hits? Panic. Spreadsheets. Chaos.
The truth is, editing is the easy part. Running a business? That’s where things get messy.
But it doesn’t have to be.
With the right systems and processes, you can simplify everything. No more figuring it out alone—I’ve done the work for you.
This course cuts through the admin chaos, teaching you how to start and grow a successful freelance editing business, streamline, stay organized, and free up more time for editing (and, you know, having a life).
Because managing your business should feel effortless—maybe even enjoyable.
This course will help you either set up your business or fine-tune and improve your administrative processes.
If you're new to editing, this course will set you up with everything you need to run your business—without the learning curve.
Already established? You might not need every lesson, but you’ll find game-changing strategies to make your business run smoother.
If you already have a website and you love it, great; skip the website content and creation lessons. If you feel you’re struggling to manage your time or projects, then check out the project management unit.
With this course, you work at your own pace so you can continue editing as much as you want/need while getting the best tools and processes for freelance editors.
Why struggle to figure out the best way to run your editorial business or lose money with trial-and-error solutions when you can just learn from those who have spent the time and built customizable systems and processes for you?
And, sure, you can learn some tips and tricks from a book, but with this course, you get personalized feedback and answers to any of your questions on all admin topics, all in one place.
Receive one of my plug-and-play business trackers (business finance tracker, project data tracker) and marketing list of projects tracker—a $35–$40 value—FREE when you complete the course!
These aren’t just simple spreadsheets. I spent hundreds of hours perfecting them, making them macro-coded and customizable, and they’re my secret weapon for running a streamlined, profitable business.
Click on link to check them out.
💰 $147 = Less than what you’d make in just one editing project.
✅ Saves you months (or years) of trial and error.
🚀 BONUS: Get up to $40 worth of my business trackers for FREE!
But don’t just take my word for it. Editors just like you are loving the value they have gotten from the course. Click the arrow to scroll through the reviews!
Enroll now and build or improve your business like a boss.
You’ll learn everything you need to be an organized, on-top-of it boss who spends less time admining and more time growing their business!
So what exactly will you learn? Check out the full breakdown.
Branding
Website Creation & Email Domain
Website Content
Contracts
Template Emails
Client Relationship Management
Time Management
Project Management Systems
Editorial Process from Start to Finish
Tracking Metrics
Setting & Raising Rates
Invoicing
Managing Finances and Taxes
Systems Overview
Additional Tips
Analyzing & Reviewing Data
Need a little help? Apply for a scholarship!
Just starting out and not landing many paid projects yet? I’ve been there. That’s why I offer scholarships—so you can build your business without financial stress
Apply for a scholarship and get 50–75% off.
As a former English teacher, named the best teacher my principal had ever seen, I know how to teach and present content in an engaging way. And I know how to give great feedback.
I started Beacon Point as a solo freelance editor in 2017. Fast forward to 2024, and it’s now a thriving agency with a team of editors. I work as a nonfiction and fiction developmental editor and copy editor for independent authors.
If you're not ready to enroll but have some questions about the admin side of the business, please reach out to me.
I also have a variety of resources available outside the course to help you from checklists to trackers to templates. So check out my resources for editors page.