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…