Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

Aside from being accurate, meeting deadlines is the most important thing you can do as a freelance copy editor. Your clients rely on you to provide material in a timely fashion. Whatever deadline is agreed upon, be sure to include it in the contract or work-for-hire agreement you and your client have drawn up.

You can even improve your chances of getting more work if you present a completed project before its deadline. With a reputation for fast and accurate turnaround, your freelance career will surely improve.