The Editing Podcast

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/episode/editing-macros Buffer: buffer.com Free editing...

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 The one change we could make that would make life ea...

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 to reassure both parties Establishing the terms o...

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: Styling your words for maximum impact : Christina Tho...

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 X/Twitter's algorithm works Why tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on X/Twitter and the web Why tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketing Us...

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 Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episod...

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 White Paper Guy Join our Patreon community Our patron...

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 software) Join...

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 potential diversity of our editorial spaces Saying he...

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 that editorial practitioners demonstrate and uphold...

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 PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Lo...

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/proofreader Do fiction editors use style guides? Course:...

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-checking technology hasn’t made proofreaders redundant H...

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 enough to get work Why you can still build a proof...

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 corrected Free versus paid-for software: Is Ado...

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 manifest How flippant and colloquial references to...

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 and harm Why editors have a duty to challenge nor...

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 timescales for subeditors Who controls the content...

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 types of book proposals Who evaluates academic book p...

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 overnight The importance of skilling up and marketi...

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 different from other types of non-fiction editing Th...

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: Syncing schedules Working efficiently and product...

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 future-proofs your business Current audience expec...

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 approaches to networking The power of volunteering...

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: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/f...