Let's transform the way you network
. . . and create the network you need.
Helping editors, authors, and creatives find success by learning how to network authentically and joyfully.
What's Your Networking Story?
Is freelancer life leaving you feeling isolated and unsupported?
Are you handing out business cards, liking and commenting on social media, but not connecting?
Does the word "networking" spike your imposter syndrome and make you cringe inside?
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Community-Powered Courses
Freelancer Book Study
Groups
How I can help you build your network:
Guided Mastermind
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What Is The Networking Studio?
The Networking Studio was created in 2023 by editors Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri as an incubator space where editors could learn new ways to network, where they could support each other, and grow professionally in the process.
Hi! I'm Linda, founder of The Networking Studio. As a full-time freelance editor and solopreneur, who is also a mom, a wife, and an active member in my community, I understand the challenges and rewards of building a thriving editorial career. I've been where you are—whether you're an editor just starting out and looking for guidance, an established editor seeking a better way to grow, or seasoned editor with valuable insights to share.
The Networking Studio was co-founded on these principles, to support the work and engage with fellow editors, reinforcing the trust, generosity, and professionalism that define my network.
Through my award-winning book, Networking for Freelance Editors, (co-authored with Brittany Dowdle) and my years of volunteer work with organizations like the Editorial Freelancers Association, the Professional Editors Network, and the Independent Book Publishers Association, I know firsthand what intentional, relationship-driven networking can achieve.
