Learn the top strategies and actual systems to become a top-earning editor.
Discover exactly how I grew my online editing business from $0 to consistently booking 5-figure projects—including street-tested client finding strategies, proven business systems, and actual edits that earn top-paying repeat clients.
✔ No matter which college you went to.
✔ Even if you have limited editing experience.
✔ All you need is a love for stories and a desire to turn it into extra income.
✔ Even if you have limited editing experience.
✔ All you need is a love for stories and a desire to turn it into extra income.
Laura Thomas, a top-earning editor and author, teaches fellow story lovers how to earn money doing what they love.
I was writing furiously in my journal, searching for an answer, but nothing came.
Two years ago I didn’t have a job.
My dream to become a dolphin trainer had fizzled. My psychology degree….exactly. And I didn’t want to go back for another expensive degree.
I didn’t know what to do next, so I hunkered down with my trusty journal—surely a massive brainstorming session would yield an answer.
But, I held on to one desire—I was tired of working jobs I didn’t love.
I wanted to do something I loved while making money. I wanted the freedom to write my own books, travel, and spend time with my husband and my friends.
Are You Doing What You’ve Always Done?
By now you know if you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.
By the way, this is one of the most important things I’ve ever learned.
A friend reminded me of my lifetime love for writing and stories.
He said, “What about editing?”
It was intriguing, but I was nervous because I didn’t have any professional editing experience. Or know anything about getting paid as an editor.
Here, right in front of me, sat an opportunity to apply this lesson: If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.
I took the leap.
Within a couple weeks, I received a check after editing a Kickstarter video script. Then someone’s bio. Then a research paper.
A year later, I’d become a full-time editor. New projects were showing up with minimal marketing. I work from the Cave of Wonders, my magical home office (which, ironically, has tons of fresh sunlight). I have free time to write my own books, travel, and spend time with my husband and friends.
Would You Skip the Mistakes?
Don’t get me wrong. I made dozens of mistakes.
I took on bad clients.
I didn’t set clear project scopes.
And I didn’t charge enough.
Another mistake?!?
Here’s the thing: nobody teaches us how to become editors, or freelancers, or how to grow our businesses.
What if you could take the years of learning I’ve been through and apply them to your own editing business?
You’re right—that would be very nice of me.
I’m going to share all of my mistakes with you so you can save time, money, and grow your editing business faster.
How I Learned to Stand Out as a Pro Editor
When I started, I knew I didn’t have the exact skills as some of the top editors in the world. I also didn’t have:
An encyclopedic knowledge of grammar
Any editing clients
Examples of my work
This forced me to focus on other strategies ignored by editors who have a reputation in the industry, have a magical red pen, or have clients handed to them by publishing houses.
I realized I would need to stand out by learning:
✔ How to easily attract clients
✔ How to tap into the massive market of people looking for editors
✔ How to develop authentic relationships with authors
✔ How to communicate better than other editors
✔ How to create a safe space for authors to deliver their best work
✔ How to develop systems to consistently deliver high-quality editing
✔ How to listen deeply
✔ How to set expectations, timelines, and project scope
✔ How to be an author’s First Mate, not the Captain of their ship
✔ What type of editor I can be one of the best in the world at
A Secret of the Top 1%
I’m going to show you how to stand out so you can earn top rates.
But I’m also going to let you in on a secret that the Top 1% of editors and writers use to stand out.
Do they craft the best characters in the world?
Do they study grammar every night before bed?
Did they spend 10 years in PhD programs honing their skills?
Nope. None of the above.
After editing (and writing) dozens of bios, Kickstarter videos, research papers, website copy…I realized that I could increase my rates and deliver some of the highest-quality editing in the world (I say this humbly, but 98% of my clients recommend my work) AND have way more fun by focusing on the types of editing and projects that I was great at.
I did this by finding out what type of editor I am.
I found out my hedgehog strategy—you know, the cute little guys who are unassailable once they curl up into a prickly ball. When you find out what type of editor you are, where your strengths are, and how you deliver exceptional value, you’ll have a hedgehog strategy that helps you carve out a unique and authentic place in the editing market.
Now, I get to work on full-length manuscripts with amazing authors.
Editing to Live Your Dreams
My editing business started with a desire to simply earn an extra $1,000 per month. Now, I’ve grown it over six figures in income.
As an in-demand editor and owner of Next Level Story, I consistently earn over $100 per hour.
More important:
I get paid to hone my writing skills.
I work from my magical home office.
I travel (Disney, Rwanda, and L.A. just last year).
I set my own schedule and only take on projects I want.
I even had plenty of time to publish my first book last year and give a TED talk. I’ll publish another book this year.
After years of mistakes and wondering when the next project would come in, clients are showing up every month, with high-paying projects that I love.
Now, I want to show you the actual strategies I’ve used to build my editing business…earn money doing something I love…and have the free time to write my own books.
Real World: What Clients Have to Say
“Laura has a rich set of skills matched by her warm energy and compassionate approach to serving as a partner and amplifier for your work.”
Dr. Damon A. Williams // Leading Voice on Diversity & Inclusion, Speaker, Author
“You allowed me to look deep into my heart and, without judgment, share those feelings that were most raw.”
Baron Grant // Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author
“She took my manuscript to a place that even I could not imagine.”
Tony S. // Author, Philanthropist
“Laura's edits made my work far better than I ever thought. A rockstar editor for sure.”
Kelsey N. // Young Adult Fantasy Author
Introducing…
How to Find Clients, Develop Systems, Deliver High-Quality Edits, and Start Earning Money with Your Profitable Editing Business
I’m excited to show you exactly how to start earning an extra $1,000 per month—within one month—doing something you love.
And how to build a profitable editing business that’s yours.
You’ll get up and running quickly and learn:
✔ How to get started without more credentials.
✔ Why relationships are more important than experience.
✔ How to earn repeat clients (50% of my clients repeat or recommend me).
✔ Which platforms to use (and which ones to stay away from).
✔ What you can charge—and how to make sure your rate keeps going up.
✔ Good Edits vs Bad Edits.
✔ How to accelerate your business growth by embracing your superpowers.
✔ Project management skills that will leave clients speechless.
You’ll get:
✅ Hours of HD video, including full transcription
✅ Audio versions for your commute
✅ Detailed case studies, including real-life specific how-tos (like actual edits that caused repeat clients)
✅ Bonus tools with worksheets and guides that will help you find clients faster and accelerate your editing business
✅ Over $500 in hand-picked recommendations, including productivity, time management, and client management software
✅ Master Class level-advice from storytellers like Neil Gaiman and J.K. Rowling
Early Bird Price: $265 (Save 55% this month)
Try Top Earning Editor for an entire 30 days, 100% risk-free
Top Earning Editor comes with my 30-day guarantee. I offer this because I know these strategies will work, and you’ll be able to see they work within 1 month of applying them. I still use these strategies in my business today.
Start Earning an Extra $1,000 Per Month
If you follow the system in this training program, I know you’ll be able to start earning at least $1,000 per month within one month.
In fact, if you don’t earn $1,000 in a month after completing the training and taking the action steps, I’ll refund you 110%. Yes, you can keep all the guides, worksheets, and training materials.
Grow A Profitable Editing Business
You can use this exact same program to continue increasing your rates (I don’t charge less than $100/hr), find higher paying clients, and earn a living helping people tell their stories.
P.S. The market for editors is growing fast—I recommend getting started before it becomes saturated.
About The Course
This is a premium course produced for story lovers who want to earn extra income doing something they love—helping people tell their stories.
INSTANT ACCESS
FIND CLIENTS FAST
EARN TOP RATES
What You’ll Learn
Module 1 — How to Get the Most Out of this Course in Record Time
Are You Ready to Make Extra Money Doing What You Love?
Worksheet: Identifying Pain Points
Module 2 — Harnessing Doubt for Success (Jedi Mind Tricks)
Honing the Right Mindset to be a Top-Earning Editor.
Jedi Mind Tricks of the 1%.
Worksheet: Doubts Become Strengths
Module 3 — Everything Editing Master Class
What Kind of Editor Are You?
Explaining Developmental, Copy, and Content Editing.
Discovering your strengths, Improving Weaknesses.
Worksheet: Tools to Improve Weaknesses
Module 4 — Effortless Client Attraction: The Art of Getting (And Keeping) Clients
Before Your First Client, You Must Do These Things
Finding Clients Without Selling
Finding Good clients
I’ve Booked My First Client…Now What?
Worksheet: Sample Contract
Module 5 — Transform Yourself Into A Top Earning Editor
Your Reputation is Everything.
Giving Stellar Edits.
Turning Failures Into Lessons.
Worksheet: Checklist for Working with Clients
Bonus: Good Edits vs Bad Edits
Module 6 — Proven Systems for Running (and Growing) Your Business
Platforms—The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Building Repeat Clients
Setting Your Price
Business Tools for Powerful Growth
Worksheets: Setting Your Price, Referral Script
Module 7 — Your Actionable (and Simple) Launch Plan
Taking Action & Jumpstarting Your Editing Business
Setting Effective Goals & How to Stay on Task
Worksheet: Checklist to Go From Zero to Launch
BONUS TOOLS
Actual Contracts, Street-Tested Edits, Client Pitch Scripts
Q&A
What if I’m not a good writer?
You don’t need to be an amazing writer to create a successful editing business. The magic is in the process. If you can write an email or blog post, have the desire to learn, you can get paid to edit people’s work.
What if I don’t have business experience?
No problem. Even if you don’t have business experience, you can follow my exact system to create a thriving business, including processes, communication tools, and example documents to accelerate your business skills.
How do I know if I need this course?
Have you run into any of the following challenges?
How do I earn extra money doing something I love?
Where do I start?
How do I find editing clients?
How can I start editing without editing experience?
How do I make great—not just good—edits?
How do I find my editing superpowers?
If so, Top Earning Editor will help you.
How long will this course take?
You have access to the entire course on June 5, 2020, but you can go at your own pace. To go through the course material and complete all of the exercises, expect to spend roughly 12-14 hours total.
By the end, you’ll have all the tools to launch your online editing business & start earning real money.
Top Earning Editor is for people who…
✔ Are ready and willing to put in the time to earn more money and start a thriving editing business
✔ Have a love for story, editing, writing, and the written word in general
✔ Want to create an additional income stream and recession-proof their skills
If you’re ready, I can show you how to build a top-earning editing business.
Is Editing For You?
Do you love stories? Do you love writing? Is your nose always tucked in a book? Or examining a movie plot?
Yup, me too.
Now, I’m an in-demand editor and writer. But it wasn’t always that way.
After college, I struggled to find something I loved to do.
A friend who knew my lifelong love for story suggested I help edit people’s books. But I didn’t have professional training, credentials, or much self confidence. Heck, I didn’t even know where to start. But you know what they say about necessity...
A month later, I had earned $1,000.
I. Couldn’t. Believe. It.
Someone actually paid me to edit their writing. They paid me to do something I love. [Insert image of me doing a (really awkward) happy dance].
Two years later, I earn a living helping people tell their stories. I consistently book 5-figure projects (beats $100 projects!). Some months I earn over $10,000. I did this without a writing degree or any letters after my name (except “U.Nicorn.”)
But I have to tell you a secret. The most exciting part of getting paid to edit people’s books is it gives me the time and freedom to do what I really love—write. What do you want time and freedom to do?
The truth is, everyone can earn money helping people tell their stories. I’ve learned a lot along the way and if you follow the system we lay out in this training program, I believe you can earn an extra $1,000 (or more) of side income each month. Many people go on to make a good living from editing.
If this resonates with you—editing could be a great fit for you.
You can grow your editing business to a level you desire—from earning an extra $1,000 per month to earning a full-time income. It’s possible.
All you need is the know-how and action. I’ve got the know-how—you have the action. If you want to earn money doing something you love, I hope you take action and join our training program.
Early Bird Price: $265 (Save 55% this month)
Try Top Earning Editor for an entire 30 days, 100% risk-free
Top Earning Editor comes with my 30-day guarantee. I offer this because I know these strategies will work, and you’ll be able to see they work within 1 month of applying them. I still use these strategies in my business today.
FAQ
When does the course start and finish?
The next opening for this course begins June 5, 2020. Once you’re in, you can learn at your own pace.
Early bird pricing for this opening will expire on June 5, so grab your spot before the price goes up.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you’re unhappy, let us know within 30 days. We’ll refund you 110%. (You can keep the guides, contracts, and street-tested real world edits.)
How much can I earn as an editor?
There’s no set amount, but top earning freelance editors can earn over six figures. If you went to work for a firm, a starting editor earns around $33,000—only $20 per hour.
With my approach, freelance editors can earn more—$50 to $150 per hour—while setting their own schedule, owning their business, working from home, and choosing their projects.
Which genres will I be able to edit in?
This course will help you build a successful online editing business or side hustle regardless of the genre. I teach highly effective skills useful in all genres and highlight certain differences between genres, when appropriate.
Can I be an editor in any country?
Yes, with the access and reach of the internet, you can earn money as an editor anywhere in the world. The demand for editors and writers is increasing rapidly around the world.
Early Bird Price: $265 (Save 55% this month)
Try Top Earning Editor for an entire 30 days, 100% risk-free
Top Earning Editor comes with my 30-day guarantee. I offer this because I know these strategies will work, and you’ll be able to see they work within 1 month of applying them. I still use these strategies in my business today.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns: nextlevelstoryprograms@gmail.com
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