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The Editing Podcast

Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)

Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.

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11:45

5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader,...

The Editing Podcast ·

2023/03/08

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: ciep.uk/training/choose-a-course/efficient-editing-strategies-and-tacticsCreate a template:

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09:35

5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader,...

The Editing Podcast ·

2023/01/24

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 Paul Beverly: archivepub.co.uk/Macros.htmlHow to check a novel with PerfectIt 5 and The Chicago Manual

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25:25

Reviewing your editing practice and planning for change

The Editing Podcast ·

2023/01/10

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 easierJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring

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09:02

Editorial humility: Who’s the boss of the book?

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/12/06

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 serviceHow editors provide services, not productsWhen editors do get to be the boss'Humbly, your copyeditor'

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11:29

8 reference books for business writing and editing

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/11/22

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 ThomasTroublesome Words: Bill BrysonEverybody Writes: Ann HandleyHack the Buyer Brain: Kenda MacdonaldOn Writing:

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11:49

Why we don't tweet about content we hate

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/11/08

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 Twitter's algorithm worksWhy tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on Twitter and the webWhy tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketingUsing Twitter to elevate the content you love and the causes you care aboutJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons

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12:02

5 questions you should answer before writing a...

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/10/25

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 you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community!patreon.com/editingpodcastDenise

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08:49

5 ways to demonstrate editing competence on your website

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/10/11

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 from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our

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12:54

Podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/09/27

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 resourcesCaptivate (affiliate link)Audacity (free audio editing software)Join our Patreon communityOur patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest

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15:20

10 tips for examining our language in shared...

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/09/13

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 and introducing ourselves firstBeing prepared to be challengedOwning our words if we're

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08:39

What are editorial professional standards?

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/08/30

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.Related resourcesChartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)List of editorial societiesJoin

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10:46

4 reasons to go to an editorial conference

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/08/16

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 and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our

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13:56

5 things you need to know about line editing crime...

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/08/02

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 Line Edit for SuspenseThe Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectItJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons

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09:53

Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 2

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/07/20

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 it’s a myth that all proofreading work is done in-house How proofreading means the different things to

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15:45

Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 1

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/07/06

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 proofreading career without former editorial experienceWhat you might earnJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons

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16:01

5 tips for proofreading PDFs in Adobe Reader DC

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/06/22

Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC.Listen to find out more aboutRotating the page viewUsingthe ‘Show Cover View in Two Page View’ functionAttaching a Word file for large amounts of corrected textWhy you should avoidusing ‘floating’ sticky notesHow to find invisible errors you know you’ve correctedFree versus paid-for software: Is Adobe Reader DC good enough for PDF proofreading?Course: How to Mark Up PDF Page ProofsJoin our Patreon communityOur patrons

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26:21

Why editing is NOT about being ‘a bit OCD’

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/05/24

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 diminish lived experienceIntention versus perception of harmEditing text: querying rather than

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26:40

Editing the language of illness: With Louise Bolotin

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/05/11

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 normative narratives that sugarcoat dying and deathHow asking how a person wants to talk about terminal illness

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47:13

What is subediting? With Louise Bolotin

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/05/10

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 things go wrong - legal responsibilities and insuranceSubediting lingoA subeditor’s typical

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24:27

Editing academic book proposals

The Editing Podcast ·

2022/04/26

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 proposals and what they're looking forThe key elements of an academic book proposalWhich elements authors

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