The Editing Podcast
Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor) 156 episodes May 20, 2026
The Editing Podcast is hosted by two professional editors, Louise Harnby, a fiction editor, and Denise Cowle, a non-fiction editor. Each episode offers practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to sharpen their craft. The show covers hands-on editorial technique as well as advice on running and growing an editing business. It is aimed at both newcomers and experienced freelancers looking to improve their practice.
Episodes
The proofreader’s toolkit
Get tips on building a proofreading toolkit - the tools, checklists and techniques that support consistency and accuracy.Listen to find out more aboutWhy a toolkit mattersCore proofreading toolsChecklists – your secret weaponProofreading techniquesCombining tools, checklists, and techniquesTips for building your proofreading toolkitResourcesFree proofreading checklist: https://shiny-shadow-70504.m
File management and version control for editorial freelancers
Learn about managing your files and folders containing editing and proofreading work.Listen to find out more aboutWhy file management mattersSetting up a logical folder systemNaming files like a proSensible version control that won’t drive you bonkersBacking up your workCloud storage and collaborationTidying up old projectsTools that helpLouise and Denise share their own personal experiencesBook s
Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries
Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is scope creep?Why scope creep happensHow to prevent scope creepSpotting scope creep earlySetting and communicating boundariesHow to say no (nicely)When it’s time to reassessThe emotional side of boundary settingBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant to hone your editorial business
Building an editing portfolio that converts browsers into buyers
Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients.Listen to find out more aboutWhy Your Portfolio MattersWhat Makes a Portfolio ConvertWhat to Include in Each Portfolio EntryWhat If You Can’t Show Client Work?Writing for Your Ideal ClientHow to Design and Structure Your Portfolio PageKeeping Your Portfolio FreshCommon Portfolio Mistakes to AvoidBook series: Notes from
How to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading
Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading.Listen to find out more aboutWhat do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing?The ethical questionsProtecting client confidentialityBeing transparent with clientsAccountabilityRespecting authorshipStaying informed and criticalReal-world scenariosThe editor's role in shaping AI ethicsAI Use and Ethics Checklist (free resource): https://
8 copyediting essentials
Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier.Listen to find out more aboutUnderstanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles paneKnowing how to use consistency-checking softwareBeing able to use macrosUsing Word’s Navigation pane.Knowing how to find and use the pilcrow tool in WordUnderstanding how to use Word’s Find/Replace functionRemoving extraneous tabs and spacesCreating pro
Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders
Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice.Listen to find out more aboutWhat CPD actually meansWhy CPD mattersThe professional confidence factorTypes of CPDCPD on a budgetTracking and reflecting on CPDHow CPD supports career developmentOvercoming barriers to CPDBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbo
Why editors should review their businesses annually
Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit.Listen to find out more aboutWhat an annual business review isWhy regular reviews matterChecking your financial healthReviewing clients and projectsRealigning services and goalsReviewing marketing and brandingProfessional developmentCelebrating successHow to do your own reviewBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant t
Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?
Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business.Listen to find out more aboutWhy insurance mattersCommon risks that editors and proofreaders faceInsurance policy optionsHow to choose the right insuranceHow much does insurance cost?Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you pla
Reflections on the CIEP annual conference
Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference.Listen to find out more aboutthe buzz at the conferencehow well the hybrid structure workedthe value of the editorial professionour core takeaways from the sessionsBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan an
Notes from the Podcast: New book series!
Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast.Listen to find out more aboutTurning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book seriesOvercoming project overwhelmExtracting relevant content systematicallyRecognising the difference between content for listening and content for readingIdentifying our five core editorial themes: Fou
Should you make changes to your editing business?
Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes.Listen to find out more aboutSignals that it’s time to make changesWhat change looks likeHow to make change strategicallyResourceIs 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 PodcastWant to
15 types of materials that academic editors work on
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 aboutBooks and monographsConference materials Grant proposalsJournal articlesPeer review reportsReference listsResearch reportsReview articlesTextbooks and handbooksTheses and dissertationsWhite papersEditorials and opinion piecesBook chapters Meta-analysesCase
What are editorial reports, and should you write them?
Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients. Listen to find out more aboutWhat an editorial report isWhy not all clients need editorial reportsWhat to include in an editorial reportHow long editorial reports take to writeWhy editors should create editorial reportsTips for creating effective editorial reportsCourse and report templateHow to Write the Perfect Fictio
How to find the perfect academic editor or proofreader
Learn how to find a professional academic editor or proofreader who's the ideal fit for you.Listen to find out more aboutDifferent levels of editingSearching editorial societies' directoriesInternet searchesAcademic networksSocial mediaSubject portfoliosSample editsTestimonialsEditorial societiesFind editors and proofreaders all over the globe: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-and-proofread
Free bonus episode: Editorial websites
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
When should an editor build their website?
Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them.Listen to find out more aboutWhy having a website is importantCommon misconceptions about timingSigns you're ready to build your editorial websiteWhat if you're just starting out?Website timing in the context of career stagesDon’t wait for ‘perfect’Quick-action stepsSign up for alerts about our publications
10 pieces of content that get editors noticed by academic writers
Learn how to make your academic editing business more visible. Listen to find out more aboutcontent marketingshowing rather than telling your skillsusing subject-based keywordsideas for titles for you to stealBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development
Assessing a non-fiction editing project: With Hester Higton
Learn how to assess a non-fiction editing project with special guest Hester Higton.Listen to find out more aboutTime required for different aspects of a projectThe different parts of a projectThe different types of editingCounting and assigning timeThe order of editing workRecording project timeAbout Hester HigtonFind out more about Hester:Website: academicedit.co.ukEmail: hesterhigton@academicedi
Efficient editing: With Hester Higton
Learn about how to be an efficient editor, with guest Hester Higton.Listen to find out more aboutThe goals of efficient editingPreparing for efficient improvementsThe order for tackling a projectBatch editingTechnology for efficient editingMulti-author projectsResourcesResources mentioned in the showJack Lyon: Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wildcard-Cookbook-Microso
Academic editing: With Hester Higton
Learn about becoming a professional academic editor with guest Hester Higton.Listen to find out more aboutThe journey from academia to editingHow editors support academicsSpecific skills neededAcquiring trainingDifferent types and sources of clientsAcademic voiceEthical issues and AIAbout Hester HigtonFind out more about Hester:Website: academicedit.co.ukEmail: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.ukSign
Editorial events: 10 practical tips for beginner presenters
Learn how to hone your presentation skills at online and in-person conferences, professional awaydays and webinars.Listen to find out more aboutStarting with a strong titleMapping out the structureClarifying learning outcomesNumbering session sectionsKeeping slides declutteredOffering a transcriptMaking decisions about scriptingHandling questionsPractising out loudCrafting an introductionSign up f
Why not having client testimonials could be damaging your editing business
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 aboutHow to ask for testimonialsMaking it easy for clientsEffective testimonialsWhere to put testimonialsVisibilityDifferent approaches to showcasing feedbackEmbedding testimonial-gathering into business practiceSign up for alerts about our p
7 tips for compelling titles to captivate your audience
Learn how to create engaging titles for conference sessions, blog and podcast headings and email marketing subject lines.Listen to find out more aboutBeing specificUsing numbersBeing short and snappyChoosing verbs wiselyPiquing curiosityTargeting your audienceSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan
The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS): In conversation with Russell Harper
Russell Harper of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) talks about the changes to the 18th edition.Listen to find out more aboutThe international appeal of CMOSBalancing editorial logic and real-world usageRevision decision-making processReversing stylistic decisions in CMOSCapitalization of identity markers and CMOSSinglular 'they' and CMOSFiction and creative genres in CMOS guidanceCitations and C
How to use an editorial marketing buddy to conquer overwhelm
Discover how to use a marketing buddy to conquer overwhelm and get your editing and proofreading business promotion moving.Listen to find out more aboutSharing the problem of marketing inertiaWhy feeling nervous about marketing with someone else can be empoweringFinding a marketing buddy: Forums, groups and professional development eventsMaking space for marketing anxietyResearching your preferred
Human vs AI: How editors and proofreaders can remain relevant
How can human editors and proofreaders remain relevant when AI capability is improving exponentially? Listen to find out more about:Emotional intelligence and sensitivityThe ability to be subjectiveFocusing on the writer as well as the writingService opportunitiesBeing present in personUnique personal and business identitiesSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial busin
A checklist for proofreading designed page proofs
Learn about what to check when proofreading page proofs prior to publication.Listen to find out more aboutWhat designed page proofs areWhat to check in the prelimsWhat to check in the main textWhat to check in the end matterWhich sections to check firstGet a free checklist when you sign up for The Editorial Letter: https://shiny-shadow-70504.myflodesk.com/e0eofxh0zpSign up for alerts about our pub
Fiction lingo: 5 character roles and their purpose
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 fictionThe character role hierarchyWhy protagonists aren't always heroesWhy antagonists aren't always villainsWhy even minor characters should have a functionHow understanding the hierarchy helps authors and editors give appropr
Should editors offer free discovery calls?
Should editors offer free discovery calls? Our three-step discovery process will help you deliver the process effectively.Listen to find out more aboutWhat a discovery call isBenefits of discovery callsTime and money considerationsManaging unqualified leadsScope creepEmotional labourThree-step discovery process: Web page, email, callSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editor
Editing and proofreading ELT materials
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 moreSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks wil
Scene technique: With Lisa Poisso
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 aboutWhat 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 techniqueTools that help authors overcome sce
How are opportunity costs affecting your editing business?
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 isAn opportunity cost management frameworkKnowing your business goals and objectivesExample 1: Professional development Example 2: Software and toolsExample 3: CommunitySign up for alerts about our publi
What should I include in my editor services agreement?
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle chat about what editors and proofreaders might include in a services agreement.Listen to find out more aboutParties involvedScope of the jobRates and feesPayment terms and methodsTimelines and deadlinesRevision and feedback processConfidentiality and ownershipTermination clausesLegalities and governing jurisdictionsCommunication methodsSign up for alerts about our pu
Does my editing business need a newsletter?
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 enginesBuilding communityShowcasing expertiseStaying top of mindBusiness promotionBeating the social media algorithmsSegmentationSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides
10 brand design tips for editors and proofreaders
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:WebsitesFaviconsEditorial reportsStyle sheetsEmail signaturesPresentationsCommunity signaturesSocial mediaBusiness cardsInvoicesSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and wor
7 ways for editors to get paid faster
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 promptlywell-structured contracts or services agreementsclear and transparent processesincentives for early paymentonline payment platformsprogressive invoicingSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skill
The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading
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 aboutdifferent degrees of niche-nessusing specialized knowledgegetting paid for what you enjoyeasier targeted marketingcharging morelack of varietynarrower client basemanaging and fulfilling expectations Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial
How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business
Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships.Listen to find out more aboutwhat relationship marketing ispersonalized communicationactive listeningquality servicetransparent pricing and policiesfollowing upcontent marketingnetworkingSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help
7 reasons to advertise in editorial society directories
Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories.Listen to find out more aboutaudience targetingincreased visibilitycredibility and trustniche recognitioncompetitive advantageimproved SEOcost benefitsSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a program
5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders
Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility.Listen to find out more aboutwhat a lead magnet istarget audiences and pain points5 irresistible lead magnetswhat to do with the leadswhy you shouldn't give it all awaypromoting your lead magnetLead magnetsLouise’s proofreading checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481Denise’s guide to p
Editing translated materials: With Andy Hodges
Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges.Listen to find out more aboutTypes of translated materialsThe difference between editing a translation and editing a text 
Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy: With Andy Hodges
Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is worldbuilding?How is worldbuilding different from setting?Common problems with worldbuildin
5 ways editors can use text generative AI as a business tool
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 aboutSimplifying complex informationCreating content ideas for business marketingGenerating outlines for editorial marketers who lack writing confidenceKeyword and keyphrase researchSuggesting compelling calls to action for a
Proofreading symbols: Do we still need to learn them?
Find out what proofreading markup symbols are and why they're still relevant to professional practice.Listen to find out more aboutWhat are proofreading markup symbols?BSI standards and other national guidelinesIs proofreading markup language still relevant to training?Communicating efficiently and unambiguouslyRelevance to proofreaders-in-training who want to work with indie authorsMarkup colour:
3 tips for developing an editorial business mindset
Louise and Denise discuss three ideas that help editors and proofreaders develop or enhance an editorial business mindset.Listen to find out more aboutAim to make progress instead of achieving perfection.Develop a money mindset that focuses on ownership and growth.Decide what your goals are and stick to them.Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our
How to manage a hectic editorial business schedule
We talk about tips to manage your editorial business life when the schedule feels just a little bit too hectic!Listen to find out more aboutIs the problem short term or long term?Identifying what absolutely must get doneExtending a deadline: When to ask, how long to ask for, and what's realisticSeasonal overbusyness and clearing your scheduleWhat does 'fully booked' mean to you?Brainstorming long-
When to say goodbye to an editing client
Thinking about saying goodbye to an editing client? Here's what to consider before you jump ship.Listen to find out more aboutwhen the client’s budget means the rate doesn’t work when the client pays latewhen the client’s terms of service have changedshifting your editorial brand the client’s expectations regarding an editorial service feel like scope creepthe impact on your schedule and income if
When is a price for editing ‘too low’?
When is a price for editing work too low or unfair? And do those terms even make sense universally?Listen to find out more aboutThe narrative of the universally acceptable price and why it's problematicWhy every editor needs to do the mathsUnderstanding your own needs and wantsHow everyone has a budget that works for them and them onlyWhy a lower fee doesn't necessarily equal an intention to explo
5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 2
Louise and Denise discuss 5 more tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.Listen to find out more aboutSearchable online dictionariesSearchable online style guidesTemplatesStyles palette in WordWildcards, and find and replace in Microsoft WordResources mentioned in the showChicago Manual of Style: chicagomanualofstyle.org/homeEfficient Editing: Strategies and Tactics: c
5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 1
Louise and Denise discuss 5 tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.Listen to find out more aboutConsistency checking and style enforcementText expandersMacrosSocial media schedulersYour body clockResources mentioned in the show10 killer editing macros for writers and editors: theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/editing-macrosBuffer: buffer.comFree editing macros by
Reviewing your editing practice and planning for change
We explore a manageable way of reviewing our businesses and planning for change by focusing on two key questions: What's the one thing we've done that works, and what's the one change we could make that would make life easier?Listen to find out more aboutThe one thing we've done that worksWhether we can do more of itWhat we can learn from itThe one change we could make that would make life easierJ
Editorial humility: Who’s the boss of the book?
We discuss editorial humility and the question we should ask ourselves at the start of every project: Who’s the boss of the book?Listen to find out more aboutWhy the author is the boss of their bookThe kinds of changes we makeExplaining the why of our editsWorking with anxious authorsDiscovering the root of the author's worriesSample editing to reassure both partiesEstablishing the terms of servic
8 reference books for business writing and editing
We discuss the 8 reference resources that we regularly dip into when we're writing and editing for business. Listen to find out more aboutPenguin Guide to Punctuation: RL Trask Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders: Gerard M-F HillEnglish Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book: Raymond MurphyYour House Style: Styling your words for maximum impact: Christina ThomasTrou
Why we don't tweet about content we hate
Love Twitter for engaging with other editorial and language professionals? We've got one tip for you: Don't engage with content you hate.Listen to find out more aboutHow Google's algorithm worksHow X/Twitter's algorithm worksWhy tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on X/Twitter and the webWhy tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketingUsing X/
5 questions you should answer before writing a business book
Writing a business book? Answer these five questions to make sure you're on the right track.Listen to find out more aboutwriting regularly niche target audiences building a reader baseauthority and credibilitytimeliness considerationsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If
5 ways to demonstrate editing competence on your website
Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge.Listen to find out more aboutBooklets that perform like giftsPapers that offer authoritative analysesAudio that creates emotional connectionsVideo that demonstrates how-to solutionsBlog posts that make you findableRelated resourcesThat White Paper GuyJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit
Podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders
We're celebrating Episode 100 with podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders!Listen to find out more aboutCreating an episode – what's involvedHow long podcasting takesEfficiency strategiesWorking with a partnerThe costs of podcastingAccessibility challengesRelated resources Captivate (affiliate link) Audacity (free audio editing software)Join our Patreon
10 tips for examining our language in shared editorial spaces
We discuss some of the things we’ve learned about examining the words we use and the way we behave in shared editorial spaces.Listen to find out more aboutFamiliarising ourselves with the rules of that spaceAcknowledging that our political, professional and ideological positions are not going to be the same as everyone else’s Recognizing the potential diversity of our editorial spacesSaying hello
What are editorial professional standards?
Find out why standards are core to professional practice for any editor or proofreader who wants to be fit for purpose and trusted by clients.Listen to find out more abouthow professional standards are definedwhy they’re important for editors and proofreaderswho’s setting themthe tools some organisations are using to set standards and ensure that editorial practitioners demonstrate and uphold them
4 reasons to go to an editorial conference
Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader.Listen to find out more aboutWhy even experienced editors need to learn How to use a conference to make a contribution to the professionMeeting other editorsHaving fun with colleagues and friendsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise a
5 things you need to know about line editing crime fiction and thrillers
Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way.Listen to find out more aboutWhat's distinctive about editing crime fiction and thrillersWhat a good line editor needs to look out forWhat new entrants to the field need to studyMarketing ideasTop tips for being a successful freelance editor/proofreaderDo fiction editors use style guides?Course: How to L
Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 2
Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 more key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. Listen to find out more aboutHow it requires a lot of hard work to build and sustain a proofreading businessWhy having periods of no work isn’t something you have to accept as givenWhy grammar- and spell-checking technology hasn’t made proofreaders redundantHow i
Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 1
Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. Listen to find out more aboutGetting work even if you don’t have contacts in the publishing industryThe market for proofreadingWhy training courses are a worthy and essential investmentWhy training in itself isn't enough to get workWhy you can still build a proofreadi
5 tips for proofreading PDFs in Adobe Reader DC
Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC.Listen to find out more aboutRotating the page viewUsing the ‘Show Cover View in Two Page View’ functionAttaching a Word file for large amounts of corrected textWhy you should avoid using ‘floating’ sticky notesHow to find invisible errors you know you’ve correctedFree versus paid-for software: Is Adobe Read
Why editing is NOT about being ‘a bit OCD’
We explore the term ‘OCD’ and why it has no place as a marker of attention to detail for the professional editor.Listen to find out more aboutThe difference between character traits of orderliness and the lived experience of OCDWhat is OCD and how does it affect people?Why OCD is a noun and what that means for how we use the termHow OCD might manifestHow flippant and colloquial references to OCD d
Editing the language of illness: With Louise Bolotin
Should editors be interrogating the language of illness? We chat with Louise Bolotin about challenging normative narratives around cancer and terminal illness.Listen to find out more aboutLouise Bolotin's cancer diagnosisWhy the language preferences of those with terminal illnesses aren't homogenousTerms in the language of illness that can hurt and harmWhy editors have a duty to challenge normativ
What is subediting? With Louise Bolotin
Want to add subediting to your editorial skillset? Louise Bolotin subbed for 17 years before her death in 2022 and knew the job inside out. In this episode, she shares her knowledge and experience. Listen to find out more about:What the different types of editors do in media publishingThe differences between subediting and copyeditingEditorial timescales for subeditorsWho controls the contentWhen
Editing academic book proposals
Want to know more about editing academic book proposals? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is an academic book proposal?How and why editors can get involved The types of work and the kinds of editing editors carry outHow academic book proposals differ from other types of book proposalsWho evaluates academic book propos
Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle?
Think proofreading or editing would be a good side hustle? Two professional editors tell you what you need to know so you don't make mistakes.Listen to find out more aboutWhat a side hustle is and why it's popularWhy there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial communityWhether an editorial business can be set up overnightThe importance of skilling up and marketingThe
Academic developmental editing
Want to know more about academic developmental editing? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is academic developmental editing?Required skills and backgroundWhy academic authors seek help from developmental editorsWhat do academic developmental editors do?Why it's different from other types of non-fiction editingThe benef
Book-writing for editors
Thinking about writing a book for editors and proofreaders? Find out how Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri navigated their authorial collaboration.Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freelance Editors: Intended readershipChallenging assumptions about networking Why write a book?Writing for editors: The burden of scrutinyCo-authorship: Syncing schedulesWorking efficiently and productivelyTh
Do editors and proofreaders need a website?
Find out why you need a website if you want your editing or proofreading business to be visible and verifiable.Listen to find out more aboutWhy you need a website even if you work only with publishers and packagersWhy editorial directories aren't enoughWhy word of mouth has limitationsHow clients use websites for quality controlWhy a website future-proofs your businessCurrent audience expectations
Why editors and proofreaders should be networking
Learn about the power of networking with Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri, two professional editors who've honed the art of building relationships and exchanging ideas to grow their businesses. Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freelance Editors (book)Personality types and networkingPositive outcomes from networkingOrganic vs salesy approaches to networkingThe power of volunteeringTop t
3 quick ways to improve the design of your editing website
Discover 3 actions you can take to improve the design of your editorial website and that can be implemented within only 24 hours.Listen to find out more aboutNavigation buttonsParagraph headingsShort paragraphsHow to support The Editing Podcast via PatreonJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-edi
Understanding microaggressions in editing
Improve your understanding of microaggressions during the editing process and how to serve your author well regardless of your own identity and lived experience.Listen to find out more aboutWhat microaggressions areMicroaggressions in editing Why microaggressions occur during the editing processHow microaggressions affect writersWhy it's important for editors to know about microaggressionsHow
5 ways to spruce up your editing or proofreading business in the year ahead
Learn about 5 things you can do to give your editing and proofreading business a new-year polish.Listen to find out more aboutBe the editor who says, 'It's down to me.'Review what changes you can make to your business.How to measure your editorial-business success fairly.Organizational tips to help you track, plan and schedule.Creating templates and resources that will save you time.How to support
How we’re ramping up The Editing Podcast!
Find out about our new broadcasting schedule, and how you can join our community and access exclusive quarterly live Q&As with Louise and Denise.Listen to find out more aboutOur new fortnightly broadcasting scheduleSome stupendous stats about our audienceEpisode topics for January 2022How to support The Editing Podcast via PatreonJoin our Patreon communitypatreon.com/editingpodcastDenise and L
Blogging tips for editors and authors #3: With Carol Saller
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers!Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style)In #1: Blogging goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas:
Blogging tips for editors and authors #2: With Carol Saller
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers!Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style)In #1: Blogging goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas:
