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My name is Allen Cone. Simply put, copyediting for Demand Studios is a lifesaver. When I was laid off from my job as a newspaper copy editor in May, I didn't know how I'd be able to pay the bills when my six weeks of severance and unpaid vacation time ran out. The national employment was dire, especially for media jobs. But just a few weeks after losing my job, I stumbled onto an ad for freelance copy editing. Little did I know that I could support myself and my family on being paid $3.50 per article. It adds up to impressive money while working at home whenever I feel like it. No long and expensive commuting costs. No need to buy better clothes. No buying junk food. While editing thousands of articles, I've improved my editing skills. As a news junkie who spent his whole working life in a newsroom, there is life after newspapers.

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MaryK
Mar 31, 12:18 PM

Allen, this is a great story. I'm so glad to have you on our copy editing team. Thanks for sharing.

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Jessyca
Mar 31, 5:46 PM

Having worked in the print world for a while, I can say there IS life after newspapers. Thanks for sharing, Allen. This day and age, all copy editors can use the encouragement!