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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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41:55

Notes from the Podcast: New book series!

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/08/26

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: Foundations, Growth, Sustainability, Legacy and MarketingScope for introducing new themes and expanding the

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14:47

Should you make changes to your editing business?

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/08/05

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/Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and

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14:22

15 types of materials that academic editors work on

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/07/16

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 studiesSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our

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13:14

What are editorial reports, and should you write them?

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/06/24

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 Fiction Editorial Report: Including a ready-to-go template that you can customize:

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11:53

How to find the perfect academic editor or proofreader

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/06/04

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-proofreading-societiesSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our

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32:10

Free bonus episode: Editorial websites

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/05/15

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

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10:29

When should an editor build their website?

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/05/13

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 publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and

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10:42

10 pieces of content that get editors noticed by...

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/04/22

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 stealSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant 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:

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25:16

Assessing a non-fiction editing project: With Hester...

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/03/26

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@academicedit.co.ukSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our

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44:18

Efficient editing: With Hester Higton

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/03/05

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-Microsoft-Word-Jack/dp/1434103986Textexpander: https://textexpander.com/Paul Beverley’s macros:

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44:49

Academic editing: With Hester Higton

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/02/12

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 up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides

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17:32

Editorial events: 10 practical tips for beginner...

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/01/29

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 for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and

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08:55

Why not having client testimonials could be damaging...

The Editing Podcast ·

2025/01/11

Learn about why including testimonials in your online spaces is likely to do lovely things for your 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 publicationsWant to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a

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09:01

7 tips for compelling titles to captivate your audience

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/10/23

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 and implement a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you

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37:40

The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS): In conversation...

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/10/11

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 CMOSKeeping up to date with changes in the publishing worldSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant

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11:14

How to use a marketing buddy in your editing business

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/08/29

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 prefered promotion methodsPlanning business promotionIdeas for you to work on together: Content, events and

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13:53

Human vs AI: How editors and proofreaders can remain...

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/08/06

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 business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme for

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17:05

A checklist for proofreading designed page proofs

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/07/23

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 firstSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant 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

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17:05

Fiction lingo: 5 character roles and their purpose

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/07/09

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 appropriate head-space to the appropriate charactersSign up for alerts about our publicationsWant to hone your

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08:57

Should editors offer free discovery calls?

The Editing Podcast ·

2024/06/25

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 editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement a programme

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