The Editing Podcast

Get tips on building a proofreading toolkit - the tools, checklists and techniques that support consistency and accuracy. Listen to find out more about Why a toolkit matters Core proofreading tools Checklists – your secret weapon Proofreading techniques Combining tools, checklists, and techniques Tips for building your proofreading toolkit Resources Free proofreading checklist: https://shiny-shadow-70504.myflodesk.com/e0eofxh0zp Course: PROOFREADING: How to mark up PDF page proofs: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/training/ Free proofreading stamps: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/pdf.html Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join…

Learn about managing your files and folders containing editing and proofreading work. Listen to find out more about Why file management matters Setting up a logical folder system Naming files like a pro Sensible version control that won’t drive you bonkers Backing up your work Cloud storage and collaboration Tidying up old projects Tools that help Louise and Denise share their own personal experiences Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise…

Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work. Listen to find out more about What is scope creep? Why scope creep happens How to prevent scope creep Spotting scope creep early Setting and communicating boundaries How to say no (nicely) When it’s time to reassess The emotional side of boundary setting Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby:…

Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients. Listen to find out more about Why Your Portfolio Matters What Makes a Portfolio Convert What to Include in Each Portfolio Entry What If You Can’t Show Client Work? Writing for Your Ideal Client How to Design and Structure Your Portfolio Page Keeping Your Portfolio Fresh Common Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.…

Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading. Listen to find out more about What do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing? The ethical questions Protecting client confidentiality Being transparent with clients Accountability Respecting authorship Staying informed and critical Real-world scenarios The editor's role in shaping AI ethics AI Use and Ethics Checklist (free resource): https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/ai.html Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes.…

Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier. Listen to find out more about Understanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles pane Knowing how to use consistency-checking software Being able to use macros Using Word’s Navigation pane. Knowing how to find and use the pilcrow tool in Word Understanding how to use Word’s Find/Replace function Removing extraneous tabs and spaces Creating properly defined paragraphs Resources Editing in Word: Using Styles: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-in-word-using-styles.html PerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.com/home/ Word Macro Tools: https://www.wordmacrotools.com/ Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word by Jack Lyon (via your regional Amazon store) Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast…

Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice. Listen to find out more about What CPD actually means Why CPD matters The professional confidence factor Types of CPD CPD on a budget Tracking and reflecting on CPD How CPD supports career development Overcoming barriers to CPD Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise…

Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit. Listen to find out more about What an annual business review is Why regular reviews matter Checking your financial health Reviewing clients and projects Realigning services and goals Reviewing marketing and branding Professional development Celebrating success How to do your own review Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.…

Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more about Why insurance matters Common risks that editors and proofreaders face Insurance policy options How to choose the right insurance How much does insurance cost? Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby:…

Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference. Listen to find out more about the buzz at the conference how well the hybrid structure worked the value of the editorial profession our core takeaways from the sessions Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby:…

Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast. Listen to find out more about Turning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book series Overcoming project overwhelm Extracting relevant content systematically Recognising the difference between content for listening and content for reading Identifying our five core editorial themes: Foundations, Growth, Sustainability, Legacy and Marketing Scope for introducing new themes and expanding the series in the future Which order to read the books in: A business journey How the series supports editorial business owners operating in a shifting landscape The benefits of sharing the self-publishing process with a partner Editing our own work and building a system Balancing the book publishing process with other business and personal commitments How The Editing Podcast started Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you…

Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes. Listen to find out more about Signals that it’s time to make changes What change looks like How to make change strategically Resource Is Your Website AI-Friendly? The 8-Point Checklist for Keeping AI Visitors Happy: https://www.orbitmedia.com/blog/ai-friendly-websites/ Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.…

Explore a selection of the different types of materials you might consider working on if you’re an academic editor. Listen to find out more about Books and monographs Conference materials Grant proposals Journal articles Peer review reports Reference lists Research reports Review articles Textbooks and handbooks Theses and dissertations White papers Editorials and opinion pieces Book chapters Meta-analyses Case studies Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus…

Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients. Listen to find out more about What an editorial report is Why not all clients need editorial reports What to include in an editorial report How long editorial reports take to write Why editors should create editorial reports Tips for creating effective editorial reports Course and report template How to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial Report: Including a ready-to-go template that you can customize: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/perfect-editorial-report.html Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to…

Learn how to find a professional academic editor or proofreader who's the ideal fit for you. Listen to find out more about Different levels of editing Searching editorial societies' directories Internet searches Academic networks Social media Subject portfolios Sample edits Testimonials Editorial societies Find editors and proofreaders all over the globe: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-and-proofreading-societies Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus…

Welcome to this sneak peek behind the curtain of our Patreon ‘Second Cup’ tier, where members get exclusive access to bonus episodes of The Editing Podcast. Patreon is the only place you will ever hear these bonus episodes, but we are making this one – and only this one - free to everyone, so you can hear what you’ll get if you join this tier. To access more exclusive content, sign up for A Second Cup at https://www.patreon.com/editingpodcast. In this bonus episode, your hosts discuss their personal approaches and experiences to building and updating their editorial-business websites. Questions we answer When did you start building your editing website? Would you do things differently if you were starting out now? Do you think having a website is a must-have? Do you think we're judged by our websites? How has search and AI affected the importance of having a website? Have you changed the way your website looks over the years? Do we tailor content to respect our potential clients? Whether we've made our…

Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them. Listen to find out more about Why having a website is important Common misconceptions about timing Signs you're ready to build your editorial website What if you're just starting out? Website timing in the context of career stages Don’t wait for ‘perfect’ Quick-action steps Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest…

Learn how to make your academic editing business more visible. Listen to find out more about content marketing showing rather than telling your skills using subject-based keywords ideas for titles for you to steal Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus content for some episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production Liv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit…

Learn how to assess a non-fiction editing project with special guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about Time required for different aspects of a project The different parts of a project The different types of editing Counting and assigning time The order of editing work Recording project time About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: academicedit.co.uk Email: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.uk Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast…

Learn about how to be an efficient editor, with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about The goals of efficient editing Preparing for efficient improvements The order for tackling a project Batch editing Technology for efficient editing Multi-author projects Resources Resources mentioned in the show Jack Lyon: Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wildcard-Cookbook-Microsoft-Word-Jack/dp/1434103986 Textexpander: https://textexpander.com/ Paul Beverley’s macros: https://www.archivepub.co.uk/menu.html About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: academicedit.co.uk Email: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.uk Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The…

Learn about becoming a professional academic editor with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about The journey from academia to editing How editors support academics Specific skills needed Acquiring training Different types and sources of clients Academic voice Ethical issues and AI About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: academicedit.co.uk Email: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.uk Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and…

Learn how to hone your presentation skills at online and in-person conferences, professional awaydays and webinars. Listen to find out more about Starting with a strong title Mapping out the structure Clarifying learning outcomes Numbering session sections Keeping slides decluttered Offering a transcript Making decisions about scripting Handling questions Practising out loud Crafting an introduction Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and…

Learn about why including testimonials in your online spaces is likely to do lovely things for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more about How to ask for testimonials Making it easy for clients Effective testimonials Where to put testimonials Visibility Different approaches to showcasing feedback Embedding testimonial-gathering into business practice Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our…

Learn how to create engaging titles for conference sessions, blog and podcast headings and email marketing subject lines. Listen to find out more about Being specific Using numbers Being short and snappy Choosing verbs wisely Piquing curiosity Targeting your audience Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise…

Russell Harper of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) talks about the changes to the 18th edition. Listen to find out more about The international appeal of CMOS Balancing editorial logic and real-world usage Revision decision-making process Reversing stylistic decisions in CMOS Capitalization of identity markers and CMOS Singlular 'they' and CMOS Fiction and creative genres in CMOS guidance Citations and CMOS Keeping up to date with changes in the publishing world Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from…

Discover how to use a marketing buddy to conquer overwhelm and get your editing and proofreading business promotion moving. Listen to find out more about Sharing the problem of marketing inertia Why feeling nervous about marketing with someone else can be empowering Finding a marketing buddy: Forums, groups and professional development events Making space for marketing anxiety Researching your preferred promotion methods Planning business promotion Ideas for you to work on together: Content, events and presentations Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support…

How can human editors and proofreaders remain relevant when AI capability is improving exponentially? Listen to find out more about: Emotional intelligence and sensitivity The ability to be subjective Focusing on the writer as well as the writing Service opportunities Being present in person Unique personal and business identities Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast…

Learn about what to check when proofreading page proofs prior to publication. Listen to find out more about What designed page proofs are What to check in the prelims What to check in the main text What to check in the end matter Which sections to check first Get a free checklist when you sign up for The Editorial Letter: https://shiny-shadow-70504.myflodesk.com/e0eofxh0zp Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our…

Find out about 5 core character roles within a novel, and how the purpose they serve ensures the story stays focused. Listen to find out more about: 5 key character roles in fiction The character role hierarchy Why protagonists aren't always heroes Why antagonists aren't always villains Why even minor characters should have a function How understanding the hierarchy helps authors and editors give appropriate head-space to the appropriate characters Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF…

Should editors offer free discovery calls? Our three-step discovery process will help you deliver the process effectively. Listen to find out more about What a discovery call is Benefits of discovery calls Time and money considerations Managing unqualified leads Scope creep Emotional labour Three-step discovery process: Web page, email, call Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes.…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about editing and proofreading ELT materials. Listen to find out more about: What is ELT? Who does this work? How does an editor work? What's different about ELT editing? How are the materials formatted? What kit do you need? How to find out more Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:…

Learn about scene technique with our special guest, editor, book coach and story consultant Lisa Poisso. A must-listen for editors and authors alike. Listen to find out more about What is a scene in a novel? Why are scenes important? What’s their purpose? Is there an ideal structure for a scene? Which components should be evident? Common problems with scene technique Tools that help authors overcome scene-technique problems Resources mentioned in the show K.M. Weiland’s Complete Guide to Scene Structure at Helping Writers Become Authors K.M. Weiland’s book: Structuring Your Novel K.M. Weiland’s companion workbook Get in touch with Lisa Email: lisa@lisapoisso.com Website Blog Newsletter: The Writes of Fiction Scene Accelerator coaching Get added to the Scene Accelerator coaching waitlist: lisa@lisapoisso.com Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about opportunity cost, and why editors and proofreaders need to keep an eye on this part of their business. Listen to find out more about: What opportunity cost is An opportunity cost management framework Knowing your business goals and objectives Example 1: Professional development Example 2: Software and tools Example 3: Community Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about what editors and proofreaders might include in a services agreement. Listen to find out more about Parties involved Scope of the job Rates and fees Payment terms and methods Timelines and deadlines Revision and feedback process Confidentiality and ownership Termination clauses Legalities and governing jurisdictions Communication methods Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about newsletters and whether your editing or proofreading business needs one. Listen to find out more about: Beating the search engines Building community Showcasing expertise Staying top of mind Business promotion Beating the social media algorithms Segmentation Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss ten brand-design tips that every editor and proofreader can consider in their business. Listen to find out more about: Websites Favicons Editorial reports Style sheets Email signatures Presentations Community signatures Social media Business cards Invoices Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:…

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about 7 different ways to speed up the payment process when you're invoicing for editing and proofreading work. invoicing promptly well-structured contracts or services agreements clear and transparent processes incentives for early payment online payment platforms progressive invoicing Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and…

Find out about the pros and cons of being a niche editor or proofreader, and whether it's right for you. Listen to find out more about different degrees of niche-ness using specialized knowledge getting paid for what you enjoy easier targeted marketing charging more lack of variety narrower client base managing and fulfilling expectations Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes.…

Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships. Listen to find out more about what relationship marketing is personalized communication active listening quality service transparent pricing and policies following up content marketing networking Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com…

Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories. Listen to find out more about audience targeting increased visibility credibility and trust niche recognition competitive advantage improved SEO cost benefits Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby:…

Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility. Listen to find out more about what a lead magnet is target audiences and pain points 5 irresistible lead magnets what to do with the leads why you shouldn't give it all away promoting your lead magnet Lead magnets Louise’s proofreading checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481 Denise’s guide to preparing a non-fiction book for editing: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/prepare-pdf/ Denise's lesson on filtering checked comments in a PDF: https://bit.ly/filter-comments Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off…

Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges. Listen to find out more about Types of translated materials The difference between editing a translation and editing a text written in English by a multilingual author Stylistic editing and technical copyediting of translated materials Whether an editor needs to be proficient in the source language of a translated text General issues to watch out for when editing translated materials Working with translated literary/fiction texts Beyond Anglo-American story structures: Kishōtenketsu and conflict Resources Andy Hodges, Second World Editorial: https://www.secondworldeditorial.com/ Kishōtenketsu: Exploring the Four Act Story Structure (John; The Art of Narrative) Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes…

Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges. Listen to find out more about What is worldbuilding? How is worldbuilding different from setting? Common problems with worldbuilding that writers face How to improve worldbuilding skills Portraying invented groups and cultures with sensitivity Resources and training on worldbuilding for editors and writers Resources mentioned in the show Andy Hodges, Second World Editorial: https://www.secondworldeditorial.com/ Hollow World (book), Michael J Sullivan Editing 'unearned writing' (The Editing Podcast, with guest Tim Storm): https://theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/editing-unearned-writing/ Working with Indie Authors (online course by Tanya Gold): tanyagold.com/editors/courses-for-editors/ Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to…

Discover how editors and proofreaders can use text generative AI as a business tool that enhances marketing, increases productivity and reduces stress. Listen to find out more about Simplifying complex information Creating content ideas for business marketing Generating outlines for editorial marketers who lack writing confidence Keyword and keyphrase research Suggesting compelling calls to action for a website Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just…

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