The Editing Podcast Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)

Learn about what to check when proofreading page proofs prior to publication.
Listen to find out more aboutWhat designed page proofs areWhat to check in the prelimsWhat to check in the main textWhat to check in the end matterWhich sections to check first
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Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing
Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 fictionThe character role hierarchyWhy protagonists aren't always heroesWhy antagonists aren't always villainsWhy even minor characters should have a functionHow understanding the hierarchy helps authors and editors give appropriate head-space to the appropriate characters
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Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing
Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Should editors offer free discovery calls? Our three-step discovery process will help you deliver the process effectively.
Listen to find out more aboutWhat a discovery call isBenefits of discovery callsTime and money considerationsManaging unqualified leadsScope creepEmotional labourThree-step discovery process: Web page, email, call
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Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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
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Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing
Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 aboutWhat 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 techniqueTools that help authors overcome scene-technique problems
Resources mentioned in the showK.M. Weiland’s Complete Guide to Scene Structure at Helping Writers Become AuthorsK.M. Weiland’s book: Structuring Your NovelK.M. Weiland’s companion workbook
Get in touch with LisaEmail: lisa@lisapoisso.comWebsiteBlogNewsletter: The Writes of FictionScene Accelerator coaching Get added to the Scene Accelerator coaching waitlist: lisa@lisapoisso.com
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Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing
Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 isAn opportunity cost management frameworkKnowing your business goals and objectivesExample 1: Professional development Example 2: Software and toolsExample 3: Community
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Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing
Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/