Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them. Listen to find out more about Why having a website is important Common misconceptions about timing Signs you're ready to build your editorial website What if you're just starting out? Website timing in the context of career stages Don’t wait for ‘perfect’ Q…

Learn how to make your academic editing business more visible. Listen to find out more about content marketing showing rather than telling your skills using subject-based keywords ideas for titles for you to steal Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks will help you…

Learn how to assess a non-fiction editing project with special guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about Time required for different aspects of a project The different parts of a project The different types of editing Counting and assigning time The order of editing work Recording project time About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester…

Learn about how to be an efficient editor, with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about The goals of efficient editing Preparing for efficient improvements The order for tackling a project Batch editing Technology for efficient editing Multi-author projects Resources Resources mentioned in the show Jack Lyon: Wildcard Cookbook for Micros…

Learn about becoming a professional academic editor with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about The journey from academia to editing How editors support academics Specific skills needed Acquiring training Different types and sources of clients Academic voice Ethical issues and AI About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: …

Learn how to hone your presentation skills at online and in-person conferences, professional awaydays and webinars. Listen to find out more about Starting with a strong title Mapping out the structure Clarifying learning outcomes Numbering session sections Keeping slides decluttered Offering a transcript Making decisions about scripting Handling qu…

Learn about why including testimonials in your online spaces is likely to do lovely things for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more about How to ask for testimonials Making it easy for clients Effective testimonials Where to put testimonials Visibility Different approaches to showcasing feedback Embedding testimonial-gath…

Learn how to create engaging titles for conference sessions, blog and podcast headings and email marketing subject lines. Listen to find out more about Being specific Using numbers Being short and snappy Choosing verbs wisely Piquing curiosity Targeting your audience Sign up for alerts about our publications Want to hone your editorial business ski…

Russell Harper of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) talks about the changes to the 18th edition. Listen to find out more about The international appeal of CMOS Balancing editorial logic and real-world usage Revision decision-making process Reversing stylistic decisions in CMOS Capitalization of identity markers and CMOS Singlular 'they' and CMOS F…

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 Makin…

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 writer as well as the writing Service opportunities Being present in person Unique personal and business identities Sign up for alert…

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…

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 understan…

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 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 me…

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 …