“Unlock the Secrets: 5 Must-Have Qualities That Make Editors Rave About Freelancers!”

Tip: As you research, note the keywords that keep cropping up and consider what people might search for to find your article. You can then suggest some of these in a comment to help streamline the SEO process for your managing editor.

Bonus tip: If you’ve already been given the keywords for a story, consider bolding them in the copy so your managing editor doesn’t edit them out — just let them know that’s what you’re doing.

5. Include comments on the copy

Context is everything, so it’s helpful to have extra clarification from writers on the choices they’ve made. For example, a writer could add a comment about the source used to give insight into why they included it.

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