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 u…

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 editori…

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 w…

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…

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 juris…

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…

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…

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 o…

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 f…

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 b…

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 gui…

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.fl…

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 Whet…

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 sensi…

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 keyphr…

Find out what proofreading markup symbols are and why they're still relevant to professional practice. Listen to find out more about What are proofreading markup symbols? BSI standards and other national guidelines Is proofreading markup language still relevant to training? Communicating efficiently and unambiguously Relevance to proofreaders-in-tr…

Louise and Denise discuss three ideas that help editors and proofreaders develop or enhance an editorial business mindset. Listen to find out more about Aim 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 public…

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 about Is the problem short term or long term? Identifying what absolutely must get done Extending a deadline: When to ask, how long to ask for, and what's realistic Seasonal overbusyness and clearing your schedule …

Thinking about saying goodbye to an editing client? Here's what to consider before you jump ship. Listen to find out more about when the client’s budget means the rate doesn’t work when the client pays late when the client’s terms of service have changed shifting your editorial brand the client’s expectations regarding an editorial service feel lik…

When is a price for editing work too low or unfair? And do those terms even make sense universally? Listen to find out more about The narrative of the universally acceptable price and why it's problematic Why every editor needs to do the maths Understanding your own needs and wants How everyone has a budget that works for them and them only Why a l…

Louise and Denise discuss 5 more tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently. Listen to find out more about Searchable online dictionaries Searchable online style guides Templates Styles palette in Word Wildcards, and find and replace in Microsoft Word Resources mentioned in the show Chicago Manual of Style: chicagomanualof…

Louise and Denise discuss 5 tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently. Listen to find out more about Consistency checking and style enforcement Text expanders Macros Social media schedulers Your body clock Resources mentioned in the show 10 killer editing macros for writers and editors: theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/epis…

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 about The one thing we've done that works Whether we can do more of it What we can learn from it Th…

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 about Why the author is the boss of their book The kinds of changes we make Explaining the why of our edits Working with anxious authors Discovering the root of the author's worries Sample 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 about Penguin Guide to Punctuation: RL Trask Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders: Gerard M-F Hill English Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book: Raymond Murphy Your House Style: Stylin…

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 about How Google's algorithm works How Twitter's algorithm works Why tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on Twitter and the web Why tweeting about content you hate means …

Writing a business book? Answer these five questions to make sure you're on the right track. Listen to find out more about writing regularly niche target audiences building a reader base authority and credibility timeliness considerations Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just L…

Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge. Listen to find out more about Booklets that perform like gifts Papers that offer authoritative analyses Audio that creates emotional connections Video that demonstrates how-to solutions Blog posts that make you findable Related resources That Whi…

We're celebrating Episode 100 with podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders! Listen to find out more about Creating an episode – what's involved How long podcasting takes Efficiency strategies Working with a partner The costs of podcasting Accessibility challenges Related resources Captivate (affiliate link) Audacity (free audio editing softwar…

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 about Familiarising ourselves with the rules of that space Acknowledging that our political, professional and ideological positions are not going to be the same as everyone else’s Recognizing the pot…

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 about how professional standards are defined why they’re important for editors and proofreaders who’s setting them the tools some organisations are using to set standards and ensure t…

Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader. Listen to find out more about Why even experienced editors need to learn How to use a conference to make a contribution to the profession Meeting other editors Having fun with colleagues and friends Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to …

Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way. Listen to find out more about What's distinctive about editing crime fiction and thrillers What a good line editor needs to look out for What new entrants to the field need to study Marketing ideas Top tips for being a successful freelance editor/proofre…

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 about How it requires a lot of hard work to build and sustain a proofreading business Why having periods of no work isn’t something you have to accept as given Why grammar- and spell-checki…

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 about Getting work even if you don’t have contacts in the publishing industry The market for proofreading Why training courses are a worthy and essential investment Why training in itself isn't …

Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC. Listen to find out more about Rotating the page view Using the ‘Show Cover View in Two Page View’ function Attaching a Word file for large amounts of corrected text Why you should avoid using ‘floating’ sticky notes How to find invisible errors you know you’ve correct…

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 about The difference between character traits of orderliness and the lived experience of OCD What is OCD and how does it affect people? Why OCD is a noun and what that means for how we use the term How OCD might …

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 about Louise Bolotin's cancer diagnosis Why the language preferences of those with terminal illnesses aren't homogenous Terms in the language of illness that can hurt…

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 publishing The differences between subediting and copyediting Editorial t…

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 about What is an academic book proposal? How and why editors can get involved The types of work and the kinds of editing editors carry out How academic book proposals differ from other typ…

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 about What a side hustle is and why it's popular Why there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial community Whether an editorial business can be set up o…

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 about What is academic developmental editing? Required skills and background Why academic authors seek help from developmental editors What do academic developmental editors do? Why it's di…

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 about Networking for Freelance Editors: Intended readership Challenging assumptions about networking Why write a book? Writing for editors: The burden of scrutiny Co-authorship: …

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 about Why you need a website even if you work only with publishers and packagers Why editorial directories aren't enough Why word of mouth has limitations How clients use websites for quality control Why a website …

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 about Networking for Freelance Editors (book) Personality types and networking Positive outcomes from networking Organic vs salesy …

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 about Navigation buttons Paragraph headings ​Short paragraphs How to support The Editing Podcast via Patreon Join our Patreon community patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: d…

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 about What microaggressions are Microaggressions in editing Why microaggressions occur during the editing process How microaggressions affect writers Why it's impor…

Learn about 5 things you can do to give your editing and proofreading business a new-year polish. Listen to find out more about Be 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 templa…

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 about Our new fortnightly broadcasting schedule Some stupendous stats about our audience Episode topics for January 2022 How to support The Editing Podcast via Patreon Join our Pat…

Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more about In #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 Styl…