The Editing Podcast

Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit. Listen to find out more about What an annual business review is Why regular reviews matter Checking your financial health Reviewing...

Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more about Why insurance matters Common risks that editors and proofreaders face Insurance policy options How...

Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference. Listen to find out more about the buzz at the conference how well the hybrid structure worked the value of the...

Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast. Listen to find out more about Turning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book series Overcoming...

Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes. Listen to find out more about Signals that it’s time to make changes What change looks like How to make change strategically...

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 Books and monographs Conference materials Grant proposals Journal...

Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients. Listen to find out more about What an editorial report is Why not all clients need editorial reports What to include in an editorial report...

Learn how to find a professional academic editor or proofreader who's the ideal fit for you. Listen to find out more about Different levels of editing Searching editorial societies' directories Internet searches...

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...

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...

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 Book...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...