The first book review is in...and from an unexpected source

I got an unexpected gift over the weekend. The editor Routledge/Taylor & Francis hired to copy edit Creating A Freelance Career endorsed me on LinkedIn and reviewed the book in doing so. This is what Kelly Derrick wrote:

"I recently copy-edited Jill's upcoming book, Creating a Freelance Career. Jill is a joy to work with and her book is essential reading for anyone considering a freelance career or indeed already working as a freelancer. As a freelance editor myself I found the book extremely user-friendly, relevant and packed full of everything you need to know about creating and maintaining a freelance career with advice on just starting out, marketing, networking, building your business and brand, making sense of contracts, sustaining and expanding your business and lots more. The book includes really useful resources and links to professional organisations and associations that are invaluable to any aspiring freelancer and also includes inspirational case studies of successful freelance entrepreneurs."

Kelly and I have never met. She lives in the U.K. and I live in the States. We have e-mailed back and forth over the past two weeks in regards to my book. And when she finished the edits, I introduced her to some of the women's networking groups related to publishing in which I participate, and I wrote her an endorsement on LinkedIn, too. I believe in promoting others who do outstanding work and in helping people achieve their dreams. And I'm grateful for this unexpected gift of a book review two and a half months before the book is released. Thank you, Kelly.

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