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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.

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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.

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English

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Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries

4/10/2026
Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:52

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Building an editing portfolio that converts browsers into buyers

3/17/2026
Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:50

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How to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading

2/25/2026
Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:46

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8 copyediting essentials

2/3/2026
Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier. Listen to find out more about Resources Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:16:41

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Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders

1/21/2026
Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:15:14

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Why editors should review their businesses annually

12/17/2025
Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:23

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Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?

11/5/2025
Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:41

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Reflections on the CIEP annual conference

10/14/2025
Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference. Listen to find out more about Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:36:32

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Notes from the Podcast: New book series!

8/26/2025
Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast. Listen to find out more about 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise denisecowleeditorial.comharnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:41:55

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Should you make changes to your editing business?

8/5/2025
Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes. Listen to find out more about Resource 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:14:47

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15 types of materials that academic editors work on

7/16/2025
Explore a selection of the different types of materials you might consider working on if you’re an academic editor. Listen to find out more about 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus content for some episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:14:22

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What are editorial reports, and should you write them?

6/24/2025
Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients. Listen to find out more about Course and report template How to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial Report: Including a ready-to-go template that you can customize: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/perfect-editorial-report.html 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:13:14

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How to find the perfect academic editor or proofreader

6/4/2025
Learn how to find a professional academic editor or proofreader who's the ideal fit for you. Listen to find out more about Editorial societies Find editors and proofreaders all over the globe: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-and-proofreading-societies 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus content for some episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:11:53

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Free bonus episode: Editorial websites

5/15/2025
Welcome to this sneak peek behind the curtain of our Patreon ‘Second Cup’ tier, where members get exclusive access to bonus episodes of The Editing Podcast. Patreon is the only place you will ever hear these bonus episodes, but we are making this one – and only this one - free to everyone, so you can hear what you’ll get if you join this tier. To access more exclusive content, sign up for A Second Cup at https://www.patreon.com/editingpodcast. In this bonus episode, your hosts discuss their personal approaches and experiences to building and updating their editorial-business websites. Questions we answer 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Denise and Louise denisecowleeditorial.comharnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:32:10

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When should an editor build their website?

5/13/2025
Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them. Listen to find out more about 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:10:29

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10 pieces of content that get editors noticed by academic writers

4/22/2025
Learn how to make your academic editing business more visible. Listen to find out more about 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. They also receive bonus content for some episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:10:42

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Assessing a non-fiction editing project: With Hester Higton

3/26/2025
Learn how to assess a non-fiction editing project with special guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:25:16

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Efficient editing: With Hester Higton

3/4/2025
Learn about how to be an efficient editor, with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about Resources mentioned in the show https://www.archivepub.co.uk/menu.html About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:44:18

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Academic editing: With Hester Higton

2/11/2025
Learn about becoming a professional academic editor with guest Hester Higton. Listen to find out more about About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:44:49

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Editorial events: 10 practical tips for beginner presenters

1/28/2025
Learn how to hone your presentation skills at online and in-person conferences, professional awaydays and webinars. Listen to find out more about 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 a programme for business growth and development. Sign up for alerts and we'll let you know when our publications are live and how to order: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646bf79c644615ff2d1ada1a Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle:denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby:harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

Duration:00:17:32