The Editing Podcast

Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
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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.

  1. 8 copyediting essentials

    3D AGO

    8 copyediting essentials

    Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier. Listen to find out more aboutUnderstanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles paneKnowing how to use consistency-checking softwareBeing able to use macrosUsing Word’s Navigation pane.Knowing how to find and use the pilcrow tool in WordUnderstanding how to use Word’s Find/Replace functionRemoving extraneous tabs and spacesCreating properly defined paragraphs ResourcesEditing in Word: Using Styles: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-in-word-using-styles.htmlPerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.com/home/Word Macro Tools: https://www.wordmacrotools.com/Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word by Jack Lyon (via your regional Amazon store) Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    17 min
  2. Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders

    JAN 22

    Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders

    Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice. Listen to find out more aboutWhat CPD actually meansWhy CPD mattersThe professional confidence factorTypes of CPDCPD on a budgetTracking and reflecting on CPDHow CPD supports career developmentOvercoming barriers to CPD Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    15 min
  3. Why editors should review their businesses annually

    12/17/2025

    Why editors should review their businesses annually

    Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit. Listen to find out more aboutWhat an annual business review isWhy regular reviews matterChecking your financial healthReviewing clients and projectsRealigning services and goalsReviewing marketing and brandingProfessional developmentCelebrating successHow to do your own review Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    11 min
  4. Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?

    11/05/2025

    Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?

    Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business. Listen to find out more aboutWhy insurance mattersCommon risks that editors and proofreaders faceInsurance policy optionsHow to choose the right insuranceHow much does insurance cost? Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    12 min
  5. Reflections on the 2025 CIEP conference

    10/15/2025

    Reflections on the 2025 CIEP conference

    Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference. Listen to find out more aboutthe buzz at the conferencehow well the hybrid structure workedthe value of the editorial professionour core takeaways from the sessions Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    37 min
  6. Notes from the Podcast: New book series!

    08/27/2025

    Notes from the Podcast: New book series!

    Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast. Listen to find out more aboutTurning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book seriesOvercoming project overwhelmExtracting relevant content systematicallyRecognising the difference between content for listening and content for readingIdentifying our five core editorial themes: Foundations, Growth, Sustainability, Legacy and MarketingScope for introducing new themes and expanding the series in the futureWhich order to read the books in: A business journeyHow the series supports editorial business owners operating in a shifting landscapeThe benefits of sharing the self-publishing process with a partnerEditing our own work and building a systemBalancing the book publishing process with other business and personal commitmentsHow The Editing Podcast started Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    42 min
  7. Should you make changes to your editing business?

    08/06/2025

    Should you make changes to your editing business?

    Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes. Listen to find out more aboutSignals that it’s time to make changesWhat change looks likeHow to make change strategically ResourceIs Your Website AI-Friendly? The 8-Point Checklist for Keeping AI Visitors Happy: https://www.orbitmedia.com/blog/ai-friendly-websites/ Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    15 min
  8. 15 types of materials that academic editors work on

    07/17/2025

    15 types of materials that academic editors work on

    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 aboutBooks and monographsConference materials Grant proposalsJournal articlesPeer review reportsReference listsResearch reportsReview articlesTextbooks and handbooksTheses and dissertationsWhite papersEditorials and opinion piecesBook chapters Meta-analysesCase studies Book series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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 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. They also receive bonus content for some episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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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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  • Creator
    Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Louise Harnby & Denise Cowle
  • Show Website
    The Editing Podcast

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