Does the pressure to be perfect feel relentless?
If so, you’re not alone, and there is another way
In this free expert guide, fifteen leading editors, writers, and translators share how they’ve learned to stop chasing perfection and focus instead on doing their best work.
Perfection Under Pressure offers sage insights and practical strategies to help you keep up your performance and consistently produce quality documents—without sacrificing your well-being.
You’re not imagining it
The bar really is impossibly high.
When your profession involves editing words, you’re expected to deliver perfection fast, and every time.
“Excellence is inspiring. Perfection is a setup.”
Hope Lafferty, medical writer
Inside the Ebook
Unrelenting deadlines and endless revision cycles
The emotional toll of being the 'last line of defence'
The myth of flawlessness, and how to work at your best without it
When (and how) to use tools to reduce stress and protect energy
Staying sharp in high-stakes sectors without burning out
“Without meaningful feedback from fellow professionals, perfectionism can metastasize into crippling impostor syndrome.”
Elyse Lyon
Perfection can be a heavy burden
Why this book is a must-read
Here we present real-world strategies top editors, writers, and translators use to juggle deadlines, maintain excellence, and stay sane in an industry obsessed with perfection.
Identify sneaky burnout traps
Perfectionism can be a silent productivity killer—learn to spot it before it derails your success.
Real experts, real solutions
Gain behind-the-scenes insight from professionals who have navigated relentless revision cycles and still deliver standout work.
Technology hacks that work
Understand how advanced tools (including AI) can lighten your workload—without overshadowing your unique expertise.
Sustainable
success
From energy management to healthy goal-setting, discover how to thrive instead of just survive in a high-stakes environment.
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