Natalie L. Silver

5 Strategies I Am Using to Reset for Fall With my travel-heavy and kid-centric summer season now over, I am ready to lock in on a productive fall ahead. My calendar is bursting with work projects, coffee dates with colleagues, and other in…

If you need some ideas to recalibrate after a disorienting (but hopefully fun) summer, I am sharing five strategies I am using to reset for fall. These dovetail nicely with my presentation this Saturday at the EFA virtual conference. natalielsilver.com/2025/09/03/5...

Fall approaches and so does a more regular work routine. This issue of my newsletter discusses how I am recalibrating for fall as well as what kept me busy in July and August. I also include some news, links, and book recommendations.

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I will be presenting at two virtual conferences in September! One presentation is on time management for freelancers and the other is on launching new editorial services. Register for both! natalielsilver.com/2025/08/01/f... @efafreelancers.bsky.social @acesediting.bsky.social

My 2025 Midyear Review Hello there from my busy and chaotic summer! As I mentioned in my June post, I did not anticipate writing much here this season, but I did want to add something this month to the conversation about…

I am enjoying a slower pace this summer and more time with my family, but I still took time recently to reflect on my business at the midway point of 2025. I share this to spark your own reflection about your career and what's ahead for the second half of the year.

The Silver Scribe Express: June 2025 Volume 3, no. 6 (June) Summer Is Here! I don’t know about you, but I love summer. I realize that the general scheduling chaos, heat, and humidity (I live in the Philadelphia suburbs where thi…

It's newsletter day! This one features thoughts on summer, links for publishers and freelancers, and books for travel. I hope you enjoy it, and please share with me what you are up to this summer. silverscribeeditorial.com/2025/06/25/t...

If you are looking for some professional development ideas this summer, I have compiled a list of great books and other resources for running a freelance business. I would love your recommendations as well!
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Happy #Pride Month from the #EFA!

The Silver Scribe Express: May 2025 Volume 3, no. 5 (May) My Workbook, Write and Self-Publish Your Memoir, Now Available on Amazon in Print and Ebook Formats Last year, I released a workbook called Write and Self-Publish Your Memoir.…

It's newsletter day! This one details my new memoir-writing workbook, a client's new book, notable nonfiction I read this spring, and links for authors and freelancers. I hope you enjoy it! #freelancing #selfpublishing #editor #author silverscribeeditorial.com/2025/05/29/t...

A key to staying on track as a freelancer and avoiding burnout is to plan your time and goals in manageable steps. Quarterly and seasonal planning are accessible ways to consider your current workload, corral all of the extras, and take into account your needs.
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Thanks for posting about this! It was a pleasure to speak at your conference.

Thanks to Friday's outstanding speakers: Shannon Li, @natalielsilver.bsky.social, Anna Aridome and @pilarw2000.bsky.social! Each shared their expertise in unique areas useful to indexers and business people. We're energized and excited to continue Spring into Action! on Saturday! #ASI2025 #indexing

My Marketing Strategy for 2025: Where to Find Me The world is noisy right now, and it’s hard to know where to invest time and energy these days for freelancers and entrepreneurs in terms of marketing, branding, and networking. I have been f…

Today I shared an analysis of my current marketing strategy for my editorial services company. What is working for your business right now in terms of marketing and branding? natalielsilver.com/2025/03/31/m...

A Little More From Natalie L. Silver | Substack Additional reflections and thoughts from Natalie L. Silver, a mid-career freelance editor and writer who is also the mom to two middle schoolers, a devoted partner, and a fan of books, Broadway, and s...

I am enjoying my new Substack account to share more personal takes on work and life in middle age. I have been limiting my time on Instagram and enjoying long-format pieces on others' Substacks and newsletters. Trying times call for meatier thoughts. natalielsilver.substack.com

The Silver Scribe Express: February 2025 Volume 3, no. 2 (February) Staying Focused in a Noisy World Earlier this month, I published a blog post about how I am trying to calm the chaos in a loud world. While I don’t have answers for…

Check out my February newsletter full of bookish and freelancer content. silverscribeeditorial.com/2025/02/28/t...

#editor #writer #freelancer #books #publishing

I love looking back at a season to think about what worked. Five things worked for me professionally and personally this winter: (1) prioritizing family, (2) working with individuals on their book projects, (3) networking, (4) enjoying the arts, and (5) watching lots of hockey.

What worked for you?

If you are writing a book, there are a variety of services you might need along the way. These include book coaching, manuscript reviews, and tried-and-true editing services. Reach out so we can discuss your goals. silverscribeeditorial.com/2025/02/13/3...

A Fresh Start for February: Calming the Chaos The world is a mess right now, and January was one of the longest months ever for a lot of people, including myself. Things are noisy and confusing and, if you are anyone who is not ideologically a…

January was a tough month. The news cycle, toxic politics, acts of God throughout our country, illness, dark days, busy schedules, and lots of work knocked me off my axis. I am ready to try for a fresh start.

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#entrepreneur #mompreneur #freelancer #editor #writer

My first Substack is live as of this morning. It’s the place where I will share more granular reflections about work and life. It’s also easy to connect with people and their writing like in the early days of blogging. natalielsilver.substack.com #freelancer #editor #writer #entrepreneur #mompreneur

After spending last month buried under work, I am happy to turn my attention to my monthly newsletter. #writing #editing #freelancer #publishing @johannakulp.bsky.social

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I had a great book coaching session with a new client yesterday. We are planning two books, both to be done by this time next year. Book coaches can not only provide valuable expertise, but they can also keep you accountable. #editor #writer #bookcoach

A Little More From Natalie L. Silver | Substack Additional reflections and thoughts from Natalie L. Silver, a mid-career freelance editor and writer who is also the mom to two middle schoolers, a devoted partner, and a fan of books, Broadway, and s...

If this week has taught us anything, it's that as entrepreneurs and creators we need to be more diversified in our platforms (so we can ditch ones that don't align with our values). Time for Bluesky and Substack! More posts to come at natalielsilver.substack.com?r=377fi&utm_...

Yes! I love looking my age, @johannakulp.bsky.social! Here’s to 42 and all of its magnificence. Nothing to hide here.

Today is the day that I finally catch up from my project backlog that occurred over the holiday break. I hate not having margin for creativity and business development but I also love having a queue of projects. It's forever the freelancer conundrum. #freelancing #work #editor #writer #publishing

Thanks Shauna! I always appreciate the feedback.

3 Thoughts on Happiness and Work A few weeks ago in a post about my word of the year, I shared some insights from Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey’s book Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, whi…

I like to write about life and work from the perspective of a mid-career freelancer. Today I wrote about three things related to work and happiness. Spoiler alert, it's not the prestige of your job that makes you happier. natalielsilver.com/2025/01/22/3...

I am ready to take the leap here at Bluesky! I want to connect with thoughtful, bookish people and those who I know in real life. I am excited to try something NEW rather than use the same old platforms that are getting increasingly irritating and Machiavellian.