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

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	07 Jul 2021	Should editors and proofreaders specialize?	00:11:36
Even if you don't specialize in your editorial practice, it's still worth using the language of specialism in your marketing. That's what Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle are chatting about in this episode of The Editing Podcast. Listen To Find Out More About The different ways in which we might specialize Helping clients understand how we can help them What does the client want to know? Why saying we can edit 'everything' is a weak message Why the language of specialization is interesting Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	10 Sep 2019	Organizing an editorial conference	00:12:38
Denise and Louise talk to Beth Hamer, a professional proofreader and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading's conference director. Beth chats about how to organize a successful editorial conference. Listen to find out more about: Responding to feedback Refining the delegate experience Benefits of attending the annual SfEP conference Choosing a venue Choosing speakers Programming sessions Mentioned in the show: Beth Hamer Freelance Proofreader: http://beth-hamer.co.uk/ Society for Editors and Proofreaders: https://www.sfep.org.uk SfEP annual conference: https://www.sfep.org.uk/networking/conferences/ SfEP 2019 speaker: Chris Brookmyre – crime/thriller author, speaker: https://www.brookmyre.co.uk/ SfEP 2019 speaker: Rob Drummond – linguist, writer, lecturer: https://www.robdrummond.co.uk/ SfEP 2019 speaker: David Crystal – linguist, writer, editor, lecturer and broadcaster: http://www.davidcrystal.com/ Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor and Proofreader (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	06 Feb 2019	How much does editing cost?	00:18:09
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss how much professional editing might cost if you decide to hire a third party. Listen to find out how the following could impact on the fee you’re quoted: The individual editor Which industry surveys and reports you read The required turnaround time The speed at which the editor works How terminology might confuse quotations How complex the project is Plus: How editors present fees What editing fees have to cover: editing and business overheads Editing bites Everybody Writes: Your Go-to Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content (Ann Handley) How NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs if You Ever Want to Get Published (Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman) Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	25 Sep 2019	Editing and proofreading for a project management agency	00:08:25
Denise and Louise talk to Jenny Slater, an in-house editor with Newgen Publishing UK. Newgen is a project management agency offering editing, proofreading, typesetting and indexing for publishers. Note: Denise and Louise have no affiliation with this organization. Newgen exhibited at the 2019 SfEP conference at Aston University, and it was the perfect opportunity to find out more about how they operate! Listen to find out more about: About Out of House Publishing and the Newgen family The Newgen freelance database Assessing freelance editors and proofreaders Team specialisms and continuity: academic and education Matching editor subject experience with book projects How the sample tests are evaluated according to publishing standards The feedback process House styles Mentioned in the show: How to apply for freelance editing and proofreading work with Newgen: https://newgenpublishing.co.uk/work-with-us/ Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	30 Jun 2021	2 more zombie rules we can do without	00:09:47
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about 2 more zombie rules that have no place in a professional editor's toolbox. Listen To Find Out More About What a zombie rule is The power of a double negative in rich narrative and dialogue Why singular 'they' is a grammatically correct gender-neutral pronoun Mentioned in the show Welcome, singular “they”: Lee, C. (2019, October 31). Welcome, singular “they”. APA Style. http://apastyle.apa.org/blog/singular-they Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	02 Mar 2022	Do editors and proofreaders need a website?	00:11:05
Find out why you need a website if you want your editing or proofreading business to be visible and verifiable. Listen to find out more about Why you need a website even if you work only with publishers and packagers Why editorial directories aren't enough Why word of mouth has limitations How clients use websites for quality control Why a website future-proofs your business Current audience expectations around professionalism Websites versus social media presence Controlling your own land Creating a branded digital space Competing with colleagues who have websites Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	11 Nov 2020	From the printed page to audio book: With author David Unger	00:31:45
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to author David Unger about transforming a novel from print to audio. Listen To Find Out More About Doing your own narration vs hiring a pro How to find a professional voice artist Which qualities are important The process of working with a professional narrator Obstacles to creating audio books Costs and time frame David Unger: davidungerphd.com Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	01 Jan 2020	What is a comma splice?	00:08:44
Denise and Louise explain what a comma splice is, why you should usually avoid it, and how it can add clarity. Listen to find out more about: What a comma splice is Commas, lists and why splices confuse readers When editing out comma splices would spoil rhythm Anaphora Editing bites The Emotional Craft of Fiction, Donald Maass The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, 3rd ed., David Crystal Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	13 Mar 2019	Author chat with Simon Raybould	00:17:41
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Simon Raybould, a presentations trainer and the author of Presentation Genius. Summary Mainstream and indie publishing (PDF and print on demand) Benefits and challenges of working with a mainstream publisher: Transaction vs growth orientation; positioning; formatting The writing process Working with editors: Using family and professionals The author/editor relationship: Respecting voice; understanding and integrating business knowledge; good-fit relationships Editing across content to ensure brand consistency Author tip: Writing-objective reminders Talk to Simon Presentation Genius: http://presentationgenius.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/presentations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationgenius YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/presentationgeniusinfo Presentation Genius: 40 Insights from the Science of Presenting: https://amzn.to/2Tz9GGf Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	28 Oct 2020	Zombie rules we can do without, part 1	00:12:14
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about zombie rules, and why they have no place in a professional editor's toolbox. Listen To Find Out More About What a zombie rule is Why split infinitives are not grammatically problematic Why it's okay to start a sentence with a conjunction Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	16 Aug 2023	5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders	00:11:40
Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility. Listen to find out more about what a lead magnet is target audiences and pain points 5 irresistible lead magnets what to do with the leads why you shouldn't give it all away promoting your lead magnet Lead magnets Louise’s proofreading checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481 Denise’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 publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	04 Aug 2021	Style: What editors and proofreaders need to know	00:15:29
Find out what editorial style is, why it’s important, and how editors work to create, evaluate and enforce style. Listen to find out more about What is style? The differences between rules, preferences and conventions Flexibility in fiction and non-fiction What is a style guide? Why style guides aren't rule books When editors need to respect tone, register, voice and brand identity What is a style sheet? Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	25 Dec 2019	How to use en dashes	00:12:51
Denise and Louise discuss en dashes, or en rules, and how to use them in fiction and non-fiction writing. Listen to find out more about: Parenthetical use Indicating number spans Placement in dialogue interrupted by narrative description Linking in adjectival compounds Showing faltering speech Indicating a relationship/alternative Profanity Editing bites Masterclass The Conscious Style Guide Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	11 May 2022	What is subediting? With Louise Bolotin	00:47:13
Want to add subediting to your editorial skillset? Louise Bolotin subbed for 17 years before her death in 2022 and knew the job inside out. In this episode, she shares her knowledge and experience. Listen to find out more about: What the different types of editors do in media publishing The differences between subediting and copyediting Editorial timescales for subeditors Who controls the content When things go wrong - legal responsibilities and insurance Subediting lingo A subeditor’s typical day Transferring from copyediting to subediting - training and CPD Core resources for the budding subber How editing has changed over the years, especially for freelancers Resources mentioned in the show McNae's Essential Law for Journalists, 25th edition National Council for the Training of Journalists Subediting: London School of Journalism course Practical English Usage, 4th edition (Michael Swan) Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	25 Aug 2021	Becoming a non-fiction editor: 4 things you need to know	00:28:53
Find out about 4 key things you need to know if you want to become a non-fiction editor. Listen to find out more about The main types of non-fiction editing and the kinds of things a non-fic editor needs to look out for Working on complex materials The move to digital content and the role of the editor· Ethical issues the editor or proofreader needs to be aware of Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Denise's course How to Mark Up PDF Page Proofs: https://courses.denisecowleeditorial.com/product/how-to-mark-up-pdf/ Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	06 Jul 2022	Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 1	00:15:45
Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career. Listen to find out more about Getting work even if you don’t have contacts in the publishing industry The market for proofreading Why training courses are a worthy and essential investment Why training in itself isn't enough to get work Why you can still build a proofreading career without former editorial experience What you might earn Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	24 May 2023	Proofreading symbols: Do we still need to learn them?	00:31:25
Find out what proofreading markup symbols are and why they're still relevant to professional practice. Listen to find out more about What are proofreading markup symbols? BSI standards and other national guidelines Is proofreading markup language still relevant to training? Communicating efficiently and unambiguously Relevance to proofreaders-in-training who want to work with indie authors Markup colour: What do the differences mean? Other ways of marking up digital texts Resources Courses: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/training/ Digital markup stamps: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/free-downloadable-pdf-proofreading-stamps Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	21 Oct 2020	Why editors and proofreaders should use audio	00:15:59
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about why audio is such a great medium for editors who want to build brand trust and grow their businesses. Listen to find out more about The popularity of audio content Stability during playback Native hosting on websites Voices as unique brand identifiers and trust builders Audio as an accessibility tool that allows communication with a diverse audience Why it's a less intimidating option than video The kit you need Options for recording, editing and hosting Editorial goals, and how audio helps us achieve them Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	25 May 2022	Why editing is NOT about being ‘a bit OCD’	00:26:21
We explore the term ‘OCD’ and why it has no place as a marker of attention to detail for the professional editor. Listen to find out more about The difference between character traits of orderliness and the lived experience of OCD What is OCD and how does it affect people? Why OCD is a noun and what that means for how we use the term How OCD might manifest How flippant and colloquial references to OCD diminish lived experience Intention versus perception of harm Editing text: querying rather than prescribing problems and solutions Does fiction offer more scope for use of harmful language? Alternative words and phrases Helping clients create engaging rather than distracting messages Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	21 Jun 2023	Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy: With Andy Hodges	00:39:02
Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges. Listen to find out more about What is worldbuilding? How is worldbuilding different from setting? Common problems with worldbuilding that writers face How to improve worldbuilding skills Portraying invented groups and cultures with sensitivity Resources and training on worldbuilding for editors and writers Resources mentioned in the show Andy 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-writers *Hollow 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 publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	06 Jan 2022	5 ways to spruce up your editing or proofreading business in the year ahead	00:17:59
Learn about 5 things you can do to give your editing and proofreading business a new-year polish. Listen to find out more about Be the editor who says, 'It's down to me.' Review what changes you can make to your business. How to measure your editorial-business success fairly. Organizational tips to help you track, plan and schedule. Creating templates and resources that will save you time. How to support The Editing Podcast via Patreon Join our Patreon community patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	23 Jan 2019	Publishing lingo explained	00:15:36
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise demystify publishing language – the terms professionals use to describe the parts of a book – so that you can talk with confidence about your text. Listen to find out more about: the beginning (or front matter; prelims), the main or body text and the end matter (or back matter) part titles, half titles, and title pages forewords and prefaces acknowledgements pages, page numbers, and folios double page spreads (DPSs) rectos and versos running heads and running feet drop caps or dropped capitals chapter drops appendices and glossaries footnotes and endnotes bibliographies, references, and indexes Editing bites The Chicago Manual of Style New Hart’s Rules Indexing societies American Society for Indexing Association of Southern African Indexers and Bibliographers Australia and New Zealand Society of Indexers China Society of Indexers (site in Chinese) Deutsches Netzwerk der Indexer/German Network of Indexers Indexing Society of Canada/Société canadienne d’indexation Nederlands Indexers Netwerk/Netherlands Indexing Network Society of Indexers (UK) Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader &...
	11 May 2022	Editing the language of illness: With Louise Bolotin	00:26:40
Should editors be interrogating the language of illness? We chat with Louise Bolotin about challenging normative narratives around cancer and terminal illness. Listen to find out more about Louise Bolotin's cancer diagnosis Why the language preferences of those with terminal illnesses aren't homogenous Terms in the language of illness that can hurt and harm Why editors have a duty to challenge normative narratives that sugarcoat dying and death How asking how a person wants to talk about terminal illness is better than assuming Note: Louise Bolotin died in 2022. We're grateful for the time she gave us on this podcast. Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	18 Dec 2019	Developmental editing and critiques	00:30:51
Denise and Louise chat with editor Sophie Playle about developmental editing and critiques for fiction authors. Listen to find out more about: An overview of what developmental editing includes Critiques as big-picture evaluation Who benefits from developmental editing and critiques Where developmental editing and critiques fit into the editing process Whether an author needs to hire a specialist editor for developmental editing Writing coaching versus developmental editing The difference between story and plot Story structure – planning versus revision Story structure – conscious deviation from traditional three-act structure Story structure – momentum Narrative style Subplots – when they work and How theme can hold a story together More about Sophie Playle Sophie Playle, Liminal Pages Sophie’s editing courses Email: sophie@liminalpages.com Twitter: @sophieplayle Facebook: facebook.com/liminalpages LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophieplayle Resources mentioned in the Show ‘How to Write a Query Letter – Everything You Need to Know’, Sophie Playle ‘How to Write a Synopsis – Everything You Need to Know’, Sophie Playle Write a Great Synopsis: Nicola Morgan Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors and Publishers: Scott Norton Poetics, Aristotle Masterclass: David Mamet Teaches Dramatic Writing Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
	20 Mar 2019	How to find and evaluate an editor	00:12:37
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss how to find an editor if you decide you want professional help. Listen to find out more about: National editorial societies Google and other search engines Writing networks Social media Refining your search by subject/genre specialism: editor portfolios Refining with sample edits Refining with testimonials Editing bites Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook Alliance for Independent Authors (ALLi) Other resources SfEP Directory of Editorial Services ALLi roundtable: Louise, Denise & co on editing ALLi roundtable: Louise, Denise & co on editing for profit Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	13 Apr 2022	Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle?	00:13:25
Think proofreading or editing would be a good side hustle? Two professional editors tell you what you need to know so you don't make mistakes. Listen to find out more about What a side hustle is and why it's popular Why there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial community Whether an editorial business can be set up overnight The importance of skilling up and marketing The competition side hustlers have to deal with The different levels of editing How to find work Business-critical considerations Join our Patreon community patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	05 Jul 2023	Editing translated materials: With Andy Hodges	00:35:11
Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges. Listen to find out more about Types of translated materials The difference between editing a translation and editing a text written in English by a multilingual author Stylistic editing and technical copyediting of translated materials Whether an editor needs to be proficient in the source language of a translated text General issues to watch out for when editing translated materials Working with translated literary/fiction texts Beyond Anglo-American story structures: Kishōtenketsu and conflict Resources Editing 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 publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	02 Dec 2020	Sensitivity reading: With editor Crystal Shelley	00:40:50
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to editor Crystal Shelley about sensitivity (authenticity) reading. Listen To Find Out More About What is sensitivity reading? What types of topics do people read for? What does the sensitivity reading process look like? Why should an author hire a sensitivity reader? What type of feedback does a sensitivity reader give? How does someone become a sensitivity reader? Some authors are hesitant to work with a sensitivity reader because there's concern about censorship or having books pulled. How do you address those concerns? Is sensitivity reading only useful for fiction? How do authors find sensitivity readers? You can find out more about Crystal at Rabbit with a Red Pen: rabbitwitharedpen.com Mentioned in the Show Find a sensitivity reader: Binders for Sensitivity Readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2263914640530111 Conscious Style Guide: https://consciousstyleguide.com/ Editors of Color: https://editorsofcolor.com/ Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	27 Mar 2019	Does location matter when working with an editor?	00:18:37
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss location and whether where your editor lives actually matters. Listen to find out more about location in relation to: Local, regional and national knowledge Face-to-face meetings University policies Spelling, idiomatic and dialectical variance Pronunciation problems Communicating with global audiences Refining searches for editors Financial transactions The type of editing being carried out Times-zone advantages Editing bites Oxford Dictionaries Online Urban Dictionary Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	10 Jul 2019	How to edit for consistency and style with PerfectIt	00:45:45
Denise and Louise talk with Daniel Heuman, founder of Intelligent Editing and developer of PerfectIt – consistency-checking and style-enforcing software for editors and writers. Listen to find out more about: What PerfectIt does Who uses PerfectIt What’s new with PerfectIt 4 Using the onboard styles The PerfectIt 4 interface How to access PerfectIt on PC and Mac How much a subscription costs and what’s included Where to download PerfectIt Find out more about PerfectIt at https://intelligentediting.com/ Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music Credit 'Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	28 Aug 2019	How to use quotation marks (speech marks) in writing	00:12:41
Denise and Louise discuss how to use quote marks (or speech marks) in writing ... and when not to use them. Summary of the Show What are quote marks for? Should I use straight or curly quote marks? Should I use single or double quote marks? Where does the closing quote mark go in relation to other punctuation? When not to use quote marks Editing Bites ‘How to punctuate dialogue in a novel’: (blog) http://bit.ly/2vYflIf ‘How to punctuate dialogue in a novel’: (video playlist): http://bit.ly/2ZzUCXG ‘Worry-free Writing: how to use quote marks’: http://bit.ly/2ZyTzag Other Resources Chicago Manual of Style Penguin Guide to Punctuation New Hart’s Rules Ask Us a Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	13 Mar 2019	Author chat with Kenda Macdonald	00:17:00
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Kenda Macdonald, a behavioural marketing specialist and CEO of Automation Ninjas. She is also the author of Hack the Buyer Brain. Summary Indie publishing Finding and working with an editor Respecting and retaining author voice The importance of author/editor trust Working with beta readers Using negative feedback to write better Framing editorial feedback respectfully Author tip: Building a support network Talk to Kenda Automation Ninjas: https://www.automationninjas.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutomatioNinjas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutomationNinjas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automationninjas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDpDbxVicFhpbOZhSsykSw/ Hack the Buyer Brain: https://www.automationninjas.com/hack-the-buyer-brain/ Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	22 Apr 2020	How to use exclamation marks!	00:12:45
Denise and Louise discuss how to use exclamation marks. Listen To Find Out More About: What exclamation marks look like Functions: Surprise, emphasis, volume How many to use Social media use Reasons to omit them: web, business academic copy Balancing use and abuse Editing bites How to Fix Your Damn Book, by James Osiris Baldwin, CreateSpace, 2016 Purdue OWL https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	21 Sep 2023	How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business	00:11:02
Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships. Listen to find out more about what relationship marketing is personalized communication active listening quality service transparent pricing and policies following up content marketing networking Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	12 Jun 2024	Editing and proofreading ELT materials	00:52:39
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 Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	13 Mar 2019	How to save money on editing	00:14:04
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss the order of play for the different levels of editing, and some ideas about how you can keep costs down. Listen to find out more about: The different levels of editing The order of play – when to do what Who else can help – beyond the pro editor Planning ahead Getting comparative quotations for the job Honing story craft Manuscript critiques or evaluations Learning through example – commissioning mini edits Word’s onboard tools, macros and add-ins Style sheets Editing bites PerfectIt (consistency-checking software) Proofreading checklist (free PDF booklet) Ask A Book Editor (Facebook group) Other resources A nifty little proofreading and editing macro: ProperNounAlyse (blog post) CompareWordList macro Creating your own style sheet (scroll to bottom of blog post) Free downloadable style-sheet template (scroll to bottom of blog post) How do I find spelling inconsistencies when proofreading and editing? TextSTAT (blog post) How Not to Write a Novel (Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman) Self-editing your fiction in Word: How to use styles (video tutorial)
	06 Oct 2021	Blogging tips for editors and authors #2: With Carol Saller	00:27:15
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more about In #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style) In #1: Blogging goals In #1: Coming up with ideas: two tips In #1: Blog promotion strategies In #2: Repurposing blog content In #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit hole In #3: Monetizing your blog In #3: Understanding the sales funnel In #3: Managing reader engagement In #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stop Useful resources About Carol Saller Blogging for Business Growth (course) 'Blogging for writers' (Jane Friedman) But Can I Start a Sentence with “But”? (University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff) Content Chemistry (Andy Crestodina) 'Getting the Most from LinkedIn' (YouTube tutorial) 'Google Analytics Tutorial 2021 – Learn Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Universal Analytics Step-By-Step' How to Build an Editorial Blog (book) 'How to promote your blog' (Blogging Wizard) Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	13 Mar 2019	Author chat with Antoinette Oglethorpe	00:12:36
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Antoinette Oglethorpe, a leadership development and career management specialist, and the author of Grow Your Geeks. Summary Hybrid publishing with a publishing partner: Rethink Press Using beta readers prior to revision Overcoming anxiety regarding editorial feedback The role of the editor: Support, improvement and collaboration Writing your second book: Maintaining momentum Book marketing tips: repurposing, reverse-engineered marketing and business growth Talk to Antoinette Antoinette Oglethorpe: https://www.antoinetteoglethorpe.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/antoinetteog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntoinetteOglethorpe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinetteoglethorpe/ Grow Your Geeks: A Handbook for Developing Leaders in High-Tech Organisations: https://amzn.to/2TtOHVk Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	14 Aug 2019	Publisher chat with Jen Hamilton-Emery of Salt	00:31:21
Denise and Louise talk to Jen Hamilton-Emery, co-director of Salt, one of the UK's premier independent literary publishers. Listen more to find out about: The Salt story: awards, authors and publishing goals Author retention Indie publishing and the digital revolution The submission process The author–publisher relationship The publishing process Rights, sales and royalties Print runs Resources for authors Find out more Visit the Salt website: https://www.saltpublishing.com/ Editing bites Typographic Style Handbook: A Guide to Typography by Michael Mitchell and Susan Wightman Understanding Show, Don’t Tell by Janice Hardy Other resources Society for Editors and Proofreaders: bit.ly/32JJDx7 The Publishing Training Centre: bit.ly/32Nq6f6 Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	12 Feb 2025	Academic editing: With Hester Higton	00:44:49
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 Different types and sources of clients Academic voice Ethical issues and AI About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: academicedit.co.uk Email: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.uk Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	12 Oct 2022	5 ways to demonstrate editing competence on your website	00:08:49
Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge. Listen to find out more about Booklets that perform like gifts Papers that offer authoritative analyses Audio that creates emotional connections Video that demonstrates how-to solutions Blog posts that make you findable Related resources That White Paper Guy Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	20 May 2020	Do you need a specialist editor?	00:13:57
Louise and Denise discuss whether working with a specialist editor is necessary for all books and every type of editing. Listen To Find Out More About: Fiction versus non-fiction The type of editing Subject/genre Editing bites and other resources Storycraft: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing), Jack Hart ‘The Secrets of Story Structure’, KM Weiland The Editing Podcast, S1E1: The different levels of editing Switching to Fiction (online course for aspiring fiction editors) Research tools for crime and thriller writers (blog post) Consulting Cops The Art of Firearms in Fiction is a free 45-page primer featuring Steve Allen, a soldier-turned-editor who specializes in military particulars, with additional material from Aden Nichols, an editor and Special Forces veteran. Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast’s Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
	23 Dec 2020	Writing screenplays and novels: With Rich Leder	01:07:32
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to Rich Leder about writing screenplays and novels. Rich has worked with some of the biggest names in the movie industry. He shares what he's learned about Hollywood, TV and novel craft. Listen To Find Out More About The differences between writing a screenplay and novel from scratch Cooking for Cannibals: Being edited and receiving feedback Converting film to novel, or novel to film Primal, and why Nicolas Cage makes the perfect Frank Walsh Stage direction during the screenplay-writing stage Character descriptions, noise and environment, and writing a screenplay How does the editing process differ for screenplays and novels? How much is the author involved in the making of the movie? How long does it take to get a movie made? From treatment to option to production Impactful career moments, including how working with Sidney Poitier changed his life Author Bio Rich Leder Novelist - Screenwriter Rich Leder has been a working writer for more than three decades. His credits include 19 produced movies—television films for CBS, Lifetime, and Hallmark and feature films for Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Tri-Star Pictures, Longridge Productions, and Left Bank Films—and six novels for Laugh Riot Press. He’s been the lead singer in a Detroit rock band, a restaurateur, a Little League coach, an indie film director, a literacy tutor, a magazine editor, a screenwriting coach, a wedding guru, a PTA board member, a commercial real estate agent, and a visiting artist for the UNCW Film Studies Department, among other things, all of which, it turns out, was grist for the mill. He resides on the North Carolina coast with his awesome wife, Lulu, and is sustained by the visits home of their three fabulous children. Cooking for Cannibals Blurb: Fountain of youth? More like murderous medication! Carrie Cromer pushes the boundaries of science, not her social life. The brilliant behavioral gerontologist’s idea of a good time is hanging out with her beloved lab rats and taking care of her elderly mother and the other eccentric old folks at the nursing home. So no one is more surprised than Carrie when she steals the lab’s top-secret, experimental medicine for aging in reverse. Two-time ex-con Johnny Fairfax dreams of culinary greatness. But when his corrupt parole officer tries to drag him from the nursing home kitchen, the suddenly young-again residents spring to his defense and murder the guy—and then request Johnny cook them an evidence-devouring dinner to satisfy their insatiable side-effect appetite. As their unexpected mutual attraction gets hot, Carrie and Johnny find themselves caught up with the authorities who arrive to investigate the killing. But even more dangerous than the man-eating not-so-senior citizens could be the arrival of death-dealing pharmaceutical hitmen. Can Carrie and Johnny find true love in all this bloody madness? LINKS: Website Amazon Good Reads Facebook Instagram Pre-order Cooking for Cannibals...
	17 Aug 2022	4 reasons to go to an editorial conference	00:10:46
Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader. Listen to find out more about Why even experienced editors need to learn How to use a conference to make a contribution to the profession Meeting other editors Having fun with colleagues and friends Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	05 Mar 2024	The pros and cons of niche editing and proofreading	00:12:20
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 about different degrees of niche-ness using specialized knowledge getting paid for what you enjoy easier targeted marketing charging more lack of variety narrower client base managing and fulfilling expectations Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	29 May 2024	Scene technique: With Lisa Poisso	00:36:46
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 scenes important? What’s their purpose? Is there an ideal structure for a scene? Which components should be evident? Common problems with scene technique Tools that help authors overcome scene-technique problems Resources mentioned in the show K.M. Weiland’s Complete Guide to Scene Structure at Helping Writers Become Authors K.M. Weiland’s book: Structuring Your Novel K.M. Weiland’s companion workbook Get in touch with Lisa Email: lisa@lisapoisso.com Website Blog Newsletter: The Writes of Fiction Scene Accelerator coaching Get added to the Scene Accelerator coaching waitlist: lisa@lisapoisso.com Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	20 Feb 2019	What is a sample edit?	00:15:18
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss sample edits – what they are, how they can help, and who they’re useful for. Listen to find out more about: Asking for multiple sample edits of the same material What to expect from sample line/copyedits versus proofreads Best versus best fit Pricing: are they free? Samples and scheduling Samples and filtering for ‘Frankenedits’ Obligations and safe spaces Editing bites Directory of Editorial Services: Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) FutureLearn writing courses (free): Start Writing Fiction (OU), An Introduction to Screenwriting (UEA), Introduction to Forensic Science (University of Strathclyde; crime writers will find this useful) Plus: 'Is Hiring a Developmental Editor Cheating?' by Molly McCowan Episode transcripts You can access transcripts of this episode via Denise and Louise's websites: Denise Cowle Louise Harnby Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod...
	07 Dec 2022	Editorial humility: Who’s the boss of the book?	00:09:02
We discuss editorial humility and the question we should ask ourselves at the start of every project: Who’s the boss of the book? Listen to find out more about Why the author is the boss of their book The kinds of changes we make Explaining the why of our edits Working with anxious authors Discovering the root of the author's worries Sample editing to reassure both parties Establishing the terms of service How editors provide services, not products When editors do get to be the boss 'Humbly, your copyeditor' (Liz Jones, Responsive Editing) Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	27 Apr 2022	Editing academic book proposals	00:24:27
Want to know more about editing academic book proposals? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills. Listen to find out more about What is an academic book proposal? How and why editors can get involved The types of work and the kinds of editing editors carry out How academic book proposals differ from other types of book proposals Who evaluates academic book proposals and what they're looking for The key elements of an academic book proposal Which elements authors typically need most help with The contextual information editors need to gather from an author How editors can learn about this type of work: The Book Proposal Book Find out more about Laura Portwood-Stacer Contact Laura: manuscriptworks.com and lauraportwoodstacer.com *Read The Book Proposal Book:* manuscriptworks.com/book Train as an academic developmental editor: courses.manuscriptworks.com 10% discount coupon for course: EDITINGPODCAST Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	01 Sep 2021	Romance editing with Sarah Calfee	00:21:57
Learn about romance editing with specialist editor Sarah Calfee. Listen to find out more about What's special about romance editing The size of the market Tropes, challenges and styles in romance editing HEAs: Happy ever afters Romancelandia Understanding the romance writing and editing via Pride and Prejudice How to get in touch with Sarah Calfee Get a free sample of Sarah's book, How To Pride and Prejudice Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	06 May 2020	How to save money and time with book coaching	00:44:34
Denise and Louise chat with book coach and editor Lisa Poisso about honing story craft before embarking on expensive structural and line editing. Listen To Find Out More About: Story basics - the Plot Accelerator Why developmental/structural editing comes after book coaching Genre, viewpoint, tense, character motivation and conflict, plot and subplot, and character arc Book mapping, and avoiding drinking and thinking! Super critiques on steroids: making a story solid The dynamics of book coaching Most common problems authors face Super-critiques Contacting Lisa Poisso Email: lisa@lisapoisso.com Website Blog Newsletter: The Writes of Fiction Scene Accelerator coaching Get added to the Scene Accelerator coaching waitlist: lisa@lisapoisso.com Editing Bites Moniack Mhor, Creative Writing Centre, Scotland Start writing fiction: Free Open University course Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	29 Apr 2020	Writing a content-marketing book. With John Espirian	00:35:46
Louise and Denise talk to technical writer and editor John Espirian about content marketing, editing and bringing a book to market. Listen To Find Out More About: Content DNA - the book Developing the book's concept: The shape of you Writing the book Tackling the editing process Cover design and branding The benefits of a foreword Content marketing, and why it works Social media focus and email-list building Pricing, marketing and sales Creating an audio book Finding an audience to use as a springboard for business books Building a personal brand that acts as a buffer Targeting clients' problems and offering solutions What is technical writing? Who uses technical writers? Contacting john Espirian Website Content DNA LinkedIn Twitter Blog Editing Bites And Other Resources AgentQuery.com The Tao of Twitter, by Mark Schaefer KNOWN, by Mark Schaefer Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) Col Gray, graphic design and brand design: pixels ink; YouTube Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	20 Nov 2019	Rob Drummond on grammar pedantry and peevery	00:50:02
Denise and Louise talk with linguist Rob Drummond about grammar pedantry, peevery, youth language, and non-standard language in context. Listen To Find Out More About: Correct or conventional – a linguist’s perspective Better versus standard Zombie rules, and what we can ditch Youth language – dumbing down English or enriching it? Young people's language in relation to identity and language change Varieties of English in written communication: globalization, national and cultural identities The internet’s impact on pedantry and peevery The relationship between knowledge and pedantry The difference between preferences and judgements Recognizing our own pedantry and respecting contextually appropriate style Stepping outside our linguistic comfort zones Mentioned In The Show Radical Copyeditor blog 'The Business of Being a Writer, with Jane Friedman’ Rob Drummond Linguistics TED Talk: John McWhorter: Txtng is killing language. JK!!! Rob's graph: Linguistic knowledge versus linguistic pedantry Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	07 Aug 2024	Human vs AI: How editors and proofreaders can remain relevant	00:13:53
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 writer as well as the writing Service opportunities Being present in person Unique personal and business identities Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	10 Aug 2021	Editing with The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt	00:41:33
Find out more about The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt. Developer Daniel Heuman talks with Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle about the union of a 115-year-old style guide and advanced copyediting software technology, and how it will help you edit faster and better. Listen to find out more about What is The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt? How much it costs How the union came about Full integration of CMOS into PerfectIt 5 Why it's free to subscribers of both products What PerfectIt can and can't do Working with the CMOS team Favourite features that help editors learn Why CMOS is a style guide rather than a rule book How users can suggest additions Customizing the CMOS style sheet The Mac-user experience Accessing The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	03 Apr 2019	How long does editing take?	00:17:52
Denise and Louise discuss how long it takes to complete an edit – whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a professional – and how to plan ahead. Listen to find out more about editing time in relation to: Word count Project complexity Level of editing undertaken, including referencing, style-guide adherence and fact-checking Publishing imperfect written content Working with agents Collectives and agencies: fast turnaround, high quality The length of the editing day Scheduling editing in advance, and allowing time to deal with queries Editing bites Self Publishing Journeys (podcast hosted by Paul Teague) ELT Teacher 2 Writer Plus: Writing for business. When is good enough, enough? Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	28 Jul 2021	Is professional editing and proofreading training necessary?	00:13:20
Learn about why editing and proofreading training is necessary if you want to run a professional editorial practice. Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk skills! Listen to find out more about The client's perspective Doing the job to industry-recognized standards The marketing benefits for the editor and proofreader How training forges a healthy business mindset Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	14 Jul 2021	How to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business	00:14:57
Find out how to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business with Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle. Listen to find out more about Brainstorming a list of possible business names Considering your target clients Identifying your core brand values Using a business name to tell the client what's on offer Checking the name is available Does the name reflect your brand identity? How findable and SEO-friendly is the name? Will the name stand the test of time? Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	26 Mar 2025	Assessing a non-fiction editing project: With Hester Higton	00:25:16
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 editing Counting and assigning time The order of editing work Recording project time About Hester Higton Find out more about Hester: Website: academicedit.co.uk Email: hesterhigton@academicedit.co.uk Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	11 Jan 2025	Why not having client testimonials could be damaging your editing business	00:08:55
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 Effective testimonials Where to put testimonials Visibility Different approaches to showcasing feedback Embedding testimonial-gathering into business practice Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	26 Jun 2019	How to prepare your book file for editing	00:24:39
Denise and Louise discuss how to prepare your book file for editing ... whether you're doing it yourself or working with an editor. Listen to find out more about: When to do interior layout Where to do your editing Whether to edit in a single document or multiples Using styles Font choice Colour choice Paragraph design Spacing Defining headings Page numbering Section breaks Pictures and images Tables of contents Indexing Editing bites Editing in Word, 2nd Edition, by Adrienne Montgomerie: http://bit.ly/2Xy3CPs How to Market a Book, by Joanna Penn Other resources Review of Montgomerie’s Editing in Word, 2nd ed. by Louise Harnby (blog post): http://bit.ly/2XrlDza How to use styles (video tutorial): https://youtu.be/1IRBqPm7LBk How to use styles (blog post): http://bit.ly/2XHkKCx PerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.com/ The Author’s Proofreading Companion (booklet containing raw-text tidy-up tips): http://bit.ly/ProofCompanion Proofreading checklist (PDF): http://bit.ly/CheckProof Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	09 Jan 2019	The different levels of editing	00:12:50
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss the different levels of editing, why editing is worth doing, the order of play, and how perfection is impossible in one pass. Listen to find out more about: Mimicking the mainstream publishing industry Building a fan base Shaping: Developmental editing and manuscript critiques (macro/story level) Smoothing: Line editing (micro/sentence level) Correcting: Copyediting (micro/sentence level) Quality control: Proofreading (micro/sentence level) The logical order of play Making time for several passes Editing bites ‘Which level of editing do you need?’ (booklet by Louise Harnby) Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print (2nd ed.) (book by Renni Browne and Dave King) ‘Self-editing a non-fiction book’ (blog post by Joanna Penn, The Creative Penn) How to Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge into Words (book by Joanna Penn) Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	10 May 2023	3 tips for developing an editorial business mindset	00:10:14
Louise and Denise discuss three ideas that help editors and proofreaders develop or enhance an editorial business mindset. Listen to find out more about Aim to make progress instead of achieving perfection. Develop a money mindset that focuses on ownership and growth. Decide what your goals are and stick to them. Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	27 May 2020	6 ways to use audio for book promotion	00:14:19
Denise and Louise discuss the growth of audio in the book world, and how using sound creates reader engagement and helps build a fan base. Listen To Find Out More About: Narrating a sample chapter Creating free audio content that's usable Host a live sound event Broadcast an interview Encouraging sign-ups with your voice Starting a podcast Captivate: podcast hosting, stats and audience growth Editing Bites and other resources Write to be Published, Nicola Morgan, Snowbooks, 2011 Twitter chat #indieauthorchat hosted by Tim Lewis Captivate Libsyn Soundcloud Music Visualisation Video Creator Audio-book Production (free booklet) ‘How to turn YouTube subtitles into blog posts and transcripts’ (blog post and video tutorial) Cleanfeed Zoom Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. Listen to find out more about: Narrating a sample chapter Creating free audio content that's usable Host a live sound event Broadcast an interview Encouraging sign-ups with your voice Starting a podcast Captivate: podcast hosting, stats and audience growth Editing bites and other resources Write to be Published, Nicola Morgan, Snowbooks, 2011 Twitter chat #indieauthorchat hosted by Tim Lewis Captivate Libsyn Soundcloud Music Visualisation Video Creator Audio-book Production (free booklet) ‘
	06 Sep 2023	7 reasons to advertise in editorial society directories	00:06:27
Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories. Listen to find out more about audience targeting increased visibility credibility and trust niche recognition competitive advantage improved SEO cost benefits Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	03 Jul 2019	4 types of editing for 4 kinds of writer	00:11:39
Denise and Louise discuss four different kinds of writers and how identifying what kind you are can help you work out the kind of editing that’s the best fit for you. Listen to find out more about: The confident writer The nervous writer The reluctant writer The impatient writer Editing bites ‘How to proofread your own writing – 10 tips to clean up your writing’: http://bit.ly/2ZtmpJ9 ‘Is proofreading enough? How does your reader dance?’: http://bit.ly/2ZrKCQb Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	13 Mar 2019	Author chat with Kia Thomas	00:14:35
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Kia Thomas, a fiction editor and the author of Wings. Summary Indie publishing Choosing what level of editing to do yourself and what to get help with, based on skills Getting feedback: Identifying whether the story works The challenges of self-editing: Length of book, writer tics and repetition Trading favours with other professionals to save money Free-flow writing prior to revision: Planning versus pantsing Finding the time and mindset for writing The experience of being edited: Trust, anxiety and retaining voice Understanding and communicating expectations Author tip: Getting fresh eyes on your work Talk to Kia Kia Thomas Editing: https://kiathomasediting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiaThomasEdits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiathomasediting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kia-thomas-editing/ Wings: https://amzn.to/2TyHdRb Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	05 Apr 2023	When to say goodbye to an editing client	00:07:26
Thinking about saying goodbye to an editing client? Here's what to consider before you jump ship. Listen to find out more about when the client’s budget means the rate doesn’t work when the client pays late when the client’s terms of service have changed shifting your editorial brand the client’s expectations regarding an editorial service feel like scope creep the impact on your schedule and income if you say goodbye transitioning away more gradually renegotiating the terms when the work makes you unhappy tips on how to say goodbye Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	08 Jan 2020	How to use em dashes	00:09:46
Denise and Louise discuss em dashes, or em rules, and how to use them in fiction and non-fiction writing. Listen to find out more about: Parenthetical use Indicating a new speaker Indicating omission Profanity Showing faltering speech Conveying end-of-line interruptions Editing bites The Magic of Fiction, Beth Hill ‘Start here: How to self-publish your book’, Jane Friedman Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	07 Aug 2019	How to change your editor with minimum stress	00:11:08
Denise and Louise discuss how to manage the transition from one editor to another. Listen more to find out about: Why authors change editors Planning ahead and giving notice Whether the editor should get involved in sourcing a replacement Checking T&Cs and cancellation policies Information and tools to share with the new editor Editing Bites The NCW Podcast (National Centre for Writing): http://bit.ly/31wXlms Oxford Dictionary of English Idiom Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms Other Resources The different levels of editing (booklet): http://bit.ly/31AjKzt The Editing Podcast, S1E1: The different levels of editing The Editing Podcast, S1E10: How to find an editor The Editing Podcast, S1E7: Style sheets for writing and editing Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	13 May 2020	18 writing-craft blogs for editors and authors	00:17:06
Louise and Denise talk about 18 blogs for authors and editors that offer guidance on various aspects of writing craft. Listen to find out more about: ALLi blog: Alliance of Independent Authors Ann Handley blog Articles: The Writer’s Digest Articles: Tim Storm, Storm Writing School Bacon Editing blog: Claire Bacon Bookbaby blog Lisa Poisso, Editor and Book Coach blog: Lisa Poisso Denise Cowle Editorial Services blog: Denise Cowle Helping Writers become Authors: KM Weiland Jane Friedman blog LibroEditing blog: Liz Dexter Liminal Pages blog: Sophie Playle, Fiction Editor The Creative Penn blog: Joanna Penn The Editor’s Blog: Beth Hill The Itch of Writing: Emma Darwin The Editing Blog: Louise Harnby, Fiction Editor The Radical Copyeditor blog: Alex Kapitan The Subversive Copyeditor blog: Carol Saller Editing Bites Cult Pens Stein on Writing, by Sol Stein, Non Basic Stock Line, 2007 Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	14 Sep 2022	10 tips for examining our language in shared editorial spaces	00:15:20
We discuss some of the things we’ve learned about examining the words we use and the way we behave in shared editorial spaces. Listen to find out more about Familiarising ourselves with the rules of that space Acknowledging that our political, professional and ideological positions are not going to be the same as everyone else’s Recognizing the potential diversity of our editorial spaces Saying hello and introducing ourselves first Being prepared to be challenged Owning our words if we're challenged Acknowledging that intention not to hurt doesn’t absolve us of the responsibility for that hurt. Being prepared to feel uncomfortable Accepting our privilege without getting our knickers in a knot! How it's for the white, cis, straight etc people to do the work Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	17 Jun 2020	Moving from traditional to indie publishing. With John A. Connell	00:35:50
Louise and Denise talk to Barry Award-nominated thriller writer John A. Connell about moving from Berkley (Penguin USA) to independent publishing. Listen To Find Out More About: Being a Hollywood camera operator ... Jurassic Park, Thelma and Louise, and NYPD Blue Getting a publishing contract with a major press The Mason Collins series When publishers are no longer invested Moving to independent publishing Clawing back book rights Using movie experience to craft a novel's scene Beyond writing: what indie publishers need to do Challenges and benefits of indie publishing Being edited Useful organizations Writing a series versus standalone novels Future projects Top tips from John Build a mailing list Offer a free short story or novella Develop a series Use Facebook ads Craft a great website Engage with your audience Get your business head on Invest in appropriate editing Contacting John A. Connell Subscribe to John's newsletter and get a free book: Website: John A Connell: Gripping Thrillers With a Historical Twist Email: john@johnaconnell.com Facebook author page John's books on Amazon US and UK Editing Bites And Other Resources Stephen King (video): Masterclass, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2012 Joanna Penn: Video marketing for authors Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing Formula International Thriller Writers Mystery Writers of America Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing Formula Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	17 Jul 2019	Adverbs: Use and abuse in writing	00:12:22
Denise and Louise talk about adverbs, and how to use or remove them purposefully. Listen to find out more about: What Stephen King said about adverbs Adverb use versus adverb abuse Definition of an adverb with examples Definition of an adverbial phrase with examples Adverb red flag #1: the double tell in narrative Adverb red flag #2: the double tell in dialogue Adverb red flag #3: the double tell in dialogue tags Fixes: using stronger verbs and strengthening dialogue Why adverbial phrases don’t solve the problem Extent of overuse Editing bites How to Write Dazzling Dialogue by James Scott Bell Oxford Guide to Plain English by Martin Cutts Other resources Stephen King on Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	03 Aug 2022	5 things you need to know about line editing crime fiction and thrillers	00:13:56
Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way. Listen to find out more about What's distinctive about editing crime fiction and thrillers What a good line editor needs to look out for What new entrants to the field need to study Marketing ideas Top tips for being a successful freelance editor/proofreader Do fiction editors use style guides? Course: How to Line Edit for Suspense The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	22 Mar 2023	When is a price for editing ‘too low’?	00:08:31
When is a price for editing work too low or unfair? And do those terms even make sense universally? Listen to find out more about The narrative of the universally acceptable price and why it's problematic Why every editor needs to do the maths Understanding your own needs and wants How everyone has a budget that works for them and them only Why a lower fee doesn't necessarily equal an intention to exploit How location and circumstances affect what's acceptable The limitations of other editors' advice The power of open conversations about pricing Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	27 Feb 2019	Style sheets for writing and editing	00:11:50
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk about style sheets, and how they’ll help you keep track of the key themes in your book, and ensure consistency along the way. Listen to find out more about: Style sheets – what they are and why they’re useful What to include in your style sheet Which types of written content benefit from a style sheet Style sheets for authors and editors Two industry-recognized style guides Editing bites Course: Editing with Style Sheets Blog: Creating your own style sheet Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	10 Jul 2024	Fiction lingo: 5 character roles and their purpose	00:17:05
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 protagonists aren't always heroes Why antagonists aren't always villains Why even minor characters should have a function How understanding the hierarchy helps authors and editors give appropriate head-space to the appropriate characters Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	23 Jun 2021	3 more tips on how editors can beat the marketing blues	00:17:37
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle share 3 more tips about how to beat the overwhelm that can come with making your editing and proofreading business visible. Listen To Find Out More About Why everyone has something to shout about, even if they think they don't Why some editors appear to do more marketing than is humanly possible, and why that shouldn't deter you The tricks those busy editorial marketers have up their sleeve and how you can mimic them Managing marketing by thinking in ones Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	04 Nov 2020	Story creation and revision: With author David Unger	00:39:24
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to mystery writer David Unger about story creation and revision. Listen To Find Out More About What made David want to start writing and who inspired him Writing an alter ego The revision process On being edited David Unger: davidungerphd.com Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	29 Apr 2024	Does my editing business need a newsletter?	00:08:30
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about newsletters and whether your editing or proofreading business needs one. Listen to find out more about: Beating the search engines Building community Showcasing expertise Staying top of mind Business promotion Beating the social media algorithms Segmentation Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	16 Sep 2019	Copyediting and the fact-checking process	00:16:24
Denise and Louise talk to Laura Poole, a professional copyeditor who specializes in working with university presses on scholarly non-fiction, mainly in the humanities. Laura discusses the importance of fact checking. Listen to find out more about: What a copyediting service includes When fact checking takes place in the editorial process Fiction: place names, historical accuracy, idiom, dates, etymology Non-fiction: people names, obscure terms, place names, dates, protecting author reputation Differences between spot checking and fact checking Fact checking for consistency across series Print versus digital: preventing reputational damage in the long term Tools for fact checking Who’s responsible for fact checking? Effective and sensitive querying of facts in non-fiction Artistic licence with facts in fiction Mentioned in the show: Laura Poole, Archer Editorial: https://www.sfep.org.uk/directory/laura-poole and https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapoole/ Tool: Internet Movie Database (IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/ Tool: The Historical Thesaurus of English: https://ht.ac.uk/ Tool: Google Ngram Viewer: https://books.google.com/ngrams Tool: CIA – The World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ Tool: The New Food Lover's Companion (Barron's Cooking Guide) Tool: The Art of Firearms in Fiction: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/the-art-of-firearms-in-fiction.html Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	11 Oct 2024	The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS): In conversation with Russell Harper	00:37:40
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 decision-making process Reversing stylistic decisions in CMOS Capitalization of identity markers and CMOS Singlular 'they' and CMOS Fiction and creative genres in CMOS guidance Citations and CMOS Keeping up to date with changes in the publishing world Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	21 Aug 2019	Writing and editing for the web	00:58:19
Louise and Denise discuss writing and editing for the web with guest Erin Brenner. Listen to find out more about: Why working with web content is different from writing for the page In which programs should we create content for the web? Pre-upload checks on the writing Pre-upload checks on metadata links, and alt-text Quality control: self-editing versus third-party professional help How many editing passes? Fact-checking and authenticity The order of play for editing web content Style sheets and web content Language choice and style for web content Editing Bites Erin Brenner’s Web Style Checklist: http://bit.ly/2ZtVRaK They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan Other Resources Erin Brenner, Right Touch Editing: http://bit.ly/2T1XCtH ‘Customer service: A cautionary tale of red flags and safety nets’ by Vanessa Plaister on the SfEP blog: http://bit.ly/2GJLiJC The AP Stylebook (Associated Press): http://bit.ly/2T0Ktkv Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button: http://bit.ly/EditPodFB Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services: bit.ly/CowleEditing Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor: bit.ly/HarnbyEditing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	25 Nov 2020	3 ways to tackle editorial marketing overwhelm	00:15:19
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss marketing for editors and proofreaders, and offer 3 tips on how to overcome the fear. Listen To Find Out More About Giving yourself permission to be an imperfect marketer Concentrating on your own marketing rather than comparing yourself with everyone else Following your own path and developing a strategy that’s appropriate for you, even if other people are doing things differently Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	16 Dec 2020	Editing short-form content	00:20:24
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about editing short-form content such as newsletters, letters, blog posts, short stories, essays and reports. Listen To Find Out More About The different types of content that fall into the short-form category The benefits and challenges of short-form content editing Advice on the remit: client expectations, the brief, ethical issues and practical responsibilities Consistency and style Scheduling issues Pricing Marketing Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	10 Jun 2020	How to write a military story that sells. With Brunella Costagliola	00:33:52
Louise and Denise chat with Brunella Costagliola, a specialist military writer and editor, about what makes a compelling military story. Listen To Find Out More About: What makes a good military book Style guides for editing military books Common problems authors face when writing military books Fact-checking resources for military writers Contacting Brunella Costagliola Email: brunella.costagliola@hotmail.com Web: www.themilitaryeditor.com Facebook: @themilitaryeditor Reserve+ National Guard Magazine Military Families Magazine My Dad Got Hurt. What Can I Do? Helping Military Children Cope with a Brain-Injured Parent, Brunella Costagliola Editing Bites and Other Resources Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime, Val McDermid’s, Wellcome Collection, 2015 Research tools for crime and thriller writers (blog post) Consulting Cops (UK consultancy firm for writers) The Art of Firearms in Fiction is a free 45-page primer featuring Steve Allen, a soldier-turned-editor who specializes in military particulars, with additional material from Aden Nichols, an editor and Special Forces veteran. Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	27 Nov 2019	4 features of language that aren't Americanisms	00:08:28
Denise and Louise chat about 4 features of written language that are often thought to be Americanisms but aren’t. Listen To Find Out More About: -iz- spellings serial commas em dashes which/that in restrictive relative clauses Mentioned In The Show Lexico/Oxford: ‘The Differences Between British and American Terms’ Lynne Murphy on British and American English (video) Free PDF booklet: Verbs ending in -ize, -ise, -yze and -yse Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	15 Jan 2020	Using conlangs (constructed languages) in fiction	00:30:24
Denise and Louise talk with guest Sea Chapman about constructed languages, or conlangs. Listen to find out more about: What is a constructed language, or conlang? The different types of conlang Tips for writers who want to include conlangs in fiction The rules of play Base languages sometimes and conlang creation Resources mentioned in the show Email Sea Chapman (sea@seachapman.com) for handouts from her ACES 2018 presentation, ‘Conlangs: Languages with Stories to Tell’ or to request additional resources Language Creation Society Conlangs on Reddit Constructed Languages on Facebook ConWorkShop forum Conlangery podcast Iain Banks talks writing, world events and Mastermind (video) ‘A few notes on Marain by Iain M. Banks’ Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language ‘What’s Polari?’ Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	13 Feb 2019	What kind of editor do you need?	00:17:32
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk about choosing the right kind of editor to suit your publishing needs. Listen to find out more about: budget writing expertise editing expertise genre or subject personality fit time frame publishing goals audience Editing bites Joel Friedlander’s Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Tim Lewis’s Begin Self-publishing Podcast Other resources Begin Self-Publishing Podcast, Episode 104: Denise Cowle on non-fiction editing Begin Self-Publishing Podcast, Episode 108: Louise Harnby on fiction editing Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	04 Dec 2019	Editing 'unearned writing'	00:28:31
Denise and Louise chat with guest Tim Storm about the concept of unearned writing, and how to craft prose that's authentic and plausible. Listen To Find Out More About: The writer’s responsibility to the reader and the story Story events and character reactions in relation to plausibility and authenticity Salvation events Unnatural character realizations Contrived plot turns Thematic insertions or digressions Turning unearned writing into earned prose Idea flow in non-fiction Resources related to the show Title Case Converter The Allusionist podcast Storm Writing School Free course from Tim: The Gold Standard Scene: Analyses of Near-Perfect Scenes in Prose Fiction Storm Writing School on Twitter Storm Writing School on Facebook Storm Writing School on Pinterest Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	09 Nov 2022	Why we don't tweet about content we hate	00:11:49
Love Twitter for engaging with other editorial and language professionals? We've got one tip for you: Don't engage with content you hate. Listen to find out more about How Google's algorithm works How X/Twitter's algorithm works Why tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on X/Twitter and the web Why tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketing Using X/Twitter to elevate the content you love and the causes you care about Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	09 Dec 2020	Accountability groups for editors	00:26:25
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about accountability groups, and how they can help editors and other freelance editorial professionals emotionally and practically. Listen To Find Out More About Taking plans beyond the planning stage How an accountability group can help you How you set one up. How many people to include in a group How often an accountability group meets Online or in-person works How long a meeting should be What tools are useful What you might contribute Accountability and what can go wrong Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	03 Jun 2020	Editing erotica and adult fiction. With Maya Berger	00:18:31
Louise and Denise talk with fellow editor Maya Berger about editing erotic fiction. Listen To Find Out More About: Does adult fiction need editing? Sorting out the language: pornography versus erotica Editing in your comfort zone Common problems authors struggle with Sub-genres and good-fit editing Evaluating an author's work Contacting Maya Berger Email: maya.berger@gmail.com Website: What I Mean To Say Blog Twitter: @MayaBerger LinkedIn Maya in the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)'s Directory of Editorial Services 'Editing Erotica FAQ' (CIEP blog post) Editing Bites And Other Resources The Book Designer The Hot Copy Podcast Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby \| Fiction Editor Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
	30 Sep 2021	Blogging tips for editors and authors #1: With Carol Saller	00:26:23
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more about In #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor blog; Lingua Franca (for the Chronicle of Higher Education); Editor's Corner (for The Chicago Manual of Style); Fiction+ (for The Chicago Manual of Style) In #1: Blogging goals In #1: Coming up with ideas: two tips In #1: Blog promotion strategies In #2: Repurposing blog content In #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit hole In #3: Monetizing your blog In #3: Understanding the sales funnel In #3: Managing reader engagement In #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stop Useful resources About Carol Saller Blogging for Business Growth (course) 'Blogging for writers' (Jane Friedman) But Can I Start a Sentence with “But”? (University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff) Content Chemistry (Andy Crestodina) 'Getting the Most from LinkedIn' (YouTube tutorial) 'Google Analytics Tutorial 2021 – Learn Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Universal Analytics Step-By-Step' How to Build an Editorial Blog (book) 'How to promote your blog' (Blogging Wizard) Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
	26 Jun 2024	Should editors offer free discovery calls?	00:08:57
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 money considerations Managing unqualified leads Scope creep Emotional labour Three-step discovery process: Web page, email, call Sign up for alerts about our publications Want 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 Podcast Tip 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 Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	13 Mar 2019	Author chat with Tim Lewis	00:18:51
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Tim Lewis, host of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast and author of tree time-travel novellas (Timeshock series), three fantasy novels (Magpies and Magic series), and Social Media Networking. Summary Benefits and challenges of working with a professional editor who’s also a family member Trust and personal relationships Constructive criticism and the author/editor relationship: Best vs best-fit relationships Marketing tips: Social media; sales versus visibility; tagging and quoting The culture of free and its impact on book sales Building an author platform and understanding your social media audience Podcasting for indie authors Using your book as a marketing tool to grow your business Structural outlining: Planning versus pantsing Author tip: Starting with a shorter project to learn the basics of self-publishing and hone your craft Talk to Tim Begin Self-Publishing Podcast: https://beginselfpublishing.com/ Stoneham Press: https://stonehampress.com/ Twitter: @StonehamPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSPPodcast/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2TxQZml Social Media Networking: How to Use Social Media to Get the Job You Want, Find Love, Get Business Success and Boost Your Travel Experience: https://amzn.to/2TyfmjZ Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction) Louise Harnby \| Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction) Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
	23 Nov 2022	8 reference books for business writing and editing	00:11:29
We discuss the 8 reference resources that we regularly dip into when we're writing and editing for business. Listen to find out more about Penguin Guide to Punctuation: RL Trask Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders: Gerard M-F Hill English Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book: Raymond Murphy Your House Style: Styling your words for maximum impact: Christina Thomas Troublesome Words: Bill Bryson Everybody Writes: Ann Handley Hack the Buyer Brain: Kenda Macdonald On Writing: Stephen King Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: Benjamin Dreyer Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	25 Jan 2023	5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 1	00:09:35
Louise and Denise discuss 5 tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently. Listen to find out more about Consistency checking and style enforcement Text expanders Macros Social media schedulers Your body clock Resources mentioned in the show 10 killer editing macros for writers and editors: theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/editing-macros Buffer: buffer.com Free editing macros by Paul Beverly: archivepub.co.uk/Macros.html How to check a novel with PerfectIt 5 and The Chicago Manual of Style: louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/how-to-check-a-novel-with-perfectit-5-and-the-chicago-manual-of-style PerfectIt: intelligentediting.com PhraseExpress: www.phraseexpress.com SmarterQueue: smarterqueue.com Text Expander: textexpander.com Join our Patreon community Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for all episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, join our Patreon community! patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
	18 Nov 2020	Creative writing tips: With thriller writer Andy Maslen	01:15:55
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to thriller writer Andy Maslen about the creative-writing process. Listen To Find Out More About Writing a series vs standalone novels Tips on developing a coherent series Starting afresh with a new set of characters in a new environment Top creative-writing tips for beginner author Recommended writing-craft resources Back-cover blurb and Amazon blurbs Cover design Andy Maslen: andymaslen.com Ask Us A Question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise And Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Music Credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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