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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
    • 4.8 • 60 Ratings

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

    10 brand design tips for editors and proofreaders

    10 brand design tips for editors and proofreaders

    Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss ten brand-design tips that every editor and proofreader can consider in their business. Listen to find out more about:
    WebsitesFaviconsEditorial reportsStyle sheetsEmail signaturesPresentationsCommunity signaturesSocial mediaBusiness cardsInvoices
    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/

    • 9 min
    7 ways for editors to get paid faster

    7 ways for editors to get paid faster

    Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about 7 different ways to speed up the payment process when you're invoicing for editing and proofreading work.
    invoicing promptlywell-structured contracts or services agreementsclear and transparent processesincentives for early paymentonline payment platformsprogressive invoicing
    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/

    • 9 min
    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
    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/

    • 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
    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
    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
    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/

    • 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

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

Deauxcdeaux ,

These two will get you through it

I remember binge listening to this podcast when I first started my freelance editing and proofreading business. I found their advice so helpful in getting through the editing jungle. I appreciate the energy they bring to every podcast. Thanks!

LitFangirl ,

Lovely and helpful

I’ve only been listening a few days but Louise and Denise feel like long-lost work friends. I love the array of topics and the positive attitude. It’s easy to tell they love what they do.

RGray17 ,

Great Show!! Grateful!!

Hello from the U.S.!! I’m so glad that this podcast exists. It is really helpful to a beginner editor such as myself. You all discuss relevant information and share great tips. Sharing about overcoming burnout and how it’s okay not to love the job 24/7 was relieving for me. Thank you for doing what you do!!

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