The Editing Podcast

Discover how to use a marketing buddy to conquer overwhelm and get your editing and proofreading business promotion moving. Listen to find out more about Sharing the problem of marketing inertia Why feeling nervous about marketing with someone else can be empowering Finding a marketing buddy: Forums, groups and professional development events Making space for marketing anxiety Researching your pre...

How can human editors and proofreaders remain relevant when AI capability is improving exponentially? Listen to find out more about: Emotional intelligence and sensitivity The ability to be subjective Focusing on the writ er as well as the writ ing Service opportunities Being present in person Unique personal and business identities Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your edito...

Learn about what to check when proofreading page proofs prior to publication. Listen to find out more about What designed page proofs are What to check in the prelims What to check in the main text What to check in the end matter Which sections to check first Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you pla...

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 fiction The character role hierarchy Why protagonists aren't always heroes Why antagonists aren't always villains Why even minor characters should have a function How understanding the hierarchy helps authors and editors give...

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 up for alerts about our publications Want to hone y...

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 editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and work...

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 with scene technique Tools that help authors overco...

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 Example 3: Community Sign up for alerts about our...

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 jurisdictions Communication methods Sign up for alerts...

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 hone your editorial business skills? Our actionab...

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 your editorial business skills? Our actionable gu...

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 our publications Want to hone your editorial busine...

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 for alerts about our publications Want to hone your...

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 business skills? Our actionable guides and workbook...

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 guides and workbooks will help you plan and implement...

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.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481 Denise’s...

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&n...

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 worldbui...

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 keyphrase research Suggesting compelling calls to action...

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-training who want to work with indie authors Markup...

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 publications Want to hone your editorial business skills...

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 What does 'fully booked' mean to you? Brainstormin...

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 like scope creep the impact on your schedule and inco...

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 lower fee doesn't necessarily equal an intention to...

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: chicagomanualofstyle.org/home Efficient Editing: Strategies and T...