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Join two pro editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for regular tips, tools and guidance on writing and editing.

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

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 43 Ratings

Join two pro editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for regular tips, tools and guidance on writing and editing.

    The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading

    The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading

    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 aboutdifferent degrees of niche-nessusing specialized knowledgegetting paid for what you enjoyeasier targeted marketingcharging morelack of varietynarrower client basemanaging and fulfilling expectations
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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/

    • 12 min
    How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business

    How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business

    Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships.
    Listen to find out more aboutwhat relationship marketing ispersonalized communicationactive listeningquality servicetransparent pricing and policiesfollowing upcontent marketingnetworking
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    Support The Editing PodcastTip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.
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    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.
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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/

    • 11 min
    7 reasons to advertise in editorial society directories

    7 reasons to advertise in editorial society directories

    Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories.
    Listen to find out more aboutaudience targetingincreased visibilitycredibility and trustniche recognitioncompetitive advantageimproved SEOcost benefits
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    Support The Editing PodcastTip 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.
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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/

    • 6 min
    5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders

    5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders

    Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility.
    Listen to find out more aboutwhat a lead magnet istarget audiences and pain points5 irresistible lead magnetswhat to do with the leadswhy you shouldn't give it all awaypromoting your lead magnet
    Lead magnetsLouise’s proofreading checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481Denise’s guide to preparing a non-fiction book for editing: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/prepare-pdf/Denise's lesson on filtering checked comments in a PDF:https://bit.ly/filter-comments
    Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant 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 PodcastTip 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 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/

    • 11 min
    Editing translated materials: With Andy Hodges

    Editing translated materials: With Andy Hodges

    Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges.
    Listen to find out more aboutTypes of translated materialsThe difference between editing a translation and editing a text written in English by a multilingual authorStylistic editing and technical copyediting of translated materialsWhether an editor needs to be proficient in the source language of a translated textGeneral issues to watch out for when editing translated materialsWorking with translated literary/fiction textsBeyond Anglo-American story structures: Kishōtenketsu and conflict
    ResourcesEditing translated English (Allison Turner)Kishōtenketsu: Exploring the Four Act Story Structure (John; The Art of Narrative)The Narrative Craft (Andy Hodges, fiction editor and book coach)
    Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant 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:
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    Support The Editing PodcastTip 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 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/

    • 35 min
    Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy: With Andy Hodges

    Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy: With Andy Hodges

    Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges.
    Listen to find out more aboutWhat is worldbuilding?How is worldbuilding different from setting?Common problems with worldbuilding that writers faceHow to improve worldbuilding skillsPortraying invented groups and cultures with sensitivityResources and training on worldbuilding for editors and writers
    Resources mentioned in the showAndy Hodges/The Narrative Craft: www.thenarrativecraft.com/Cultural Worldbuilding in Your SFF Novel (online course by Andy Hodges): www.thenarrativecraft.com/courses-for-science-fiction-writersHollow World (book), Michael J Sullivan Editing fiction: Worldbuilding (blog post): blog.ciep.uk/editing-fiction-worldbuilding/Editing 'unearned writing' (The Editing Podcast, with guest Tim Storm): https://theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/editing-unearned-writing/Working with Indie Authors (online course by Tanya Gold): tanyagold.com/editors/courses-for-editors/
    Sign up for alerts about our publicationsWant 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 PodcastTip 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 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/

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

MelBel1982 ,

Essential listening for editors and writers

As a newbie to proofreading and editing, I’ve found this podcast essential listening. It’s full of useful advice and tips and it’s clear that both Louise and Denise are extremely knowledgeable professionals. Please keep making the podcast!

App girl 67 ,

Informative, useful and fun

I can’t believe I’ve just discovered this, after stalking (yes, stalking) Louise’s website for a few years. Thanks so much to both Louise and Denise for an informative, useful and fun podcast. Keep going, we’re listening!

Jen071211 ,

Such a great podcast!

This podcast is informative and interesting. So useful for editors and writers alike.

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