Podcasts by The Editing Podcast
Join two pro editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for regular tips, tools and guidance on writing and editing.
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How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business from 2023-09-21T11:30
Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships.
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7 reasons to advertise in editorial society directories from 2023-09-06T12:45
Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories.
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- cre... Listen
5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders from 2023-08-16T00:15
Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility.
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Editing translated materials: With Andy Hodges from 2023-07-05T00:15
Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges.
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Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy: With Andy Hodges from 2023-06-21T00:15
Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges.
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- H... Listen
5 ways editors can use text generative AI as a business tool from 2023-06-09T10:30
Discover how editors and proofreaders can use text generative AI as a business tool that enhances marketing, increases productivity and reduces stress.
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Proofreading symbols: Do we still need to learn them? from 2023-05-24T00:15
Find out what proofreading markup symbols are and why they're still relevant to professional practice.
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3 tips for developing an editorial business mindset from 2023-05-10T00:15
Louise and Denise discuss three ideas that help editors and proofreaders develop or enhance an editorial business mindset.
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How to manage a hectic editorial business schedule from 2023-04-19T00:15
We talk about tips to manage your editorial business life when the schedule feels just a little bit too hectic!
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When to say goodbye to an editing client from 2023-04-05T00:15
Thinking about saying goodbye to an editing client? Here's what to consider before you jump ship.
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When is a price for editing ‘too low’? from 2023-03-22T00:15
When is a price for editing work too low or unfair? And do those terms even make sense universally?
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5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 2 from 2023-03-08T22:30
Louise and Denise discuss 5 more tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.
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- Searchable online dictionaries
- Sea... Listen
5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 1 from 2023-01-25T00:15
Louise and Denise discuss 5 tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.
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Reviewing your editing practice and planning for change from 2023-01-11T00:15
We explore a manageable way of reviewing our businesses and planning for change by focusing on two key questions: What's the one thing we've done that works, and what's the one change we could m...
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Editorial humility: Who’s the boss of the book? from 2022-12-07T00:15
We discuss editorial humility and the question we should ask ourselves at the start of every project: Who’s the boss of the book?
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8 reference books for business writing and editing from 2022-11-23T00:15
We discuss the 8 reference resources that we regularly dip into when we're writing and editing for business.
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Why we don't tweet about content we hate from 2022-11-09T00:15
Love Twitter for engaging with other editorial and language professionals? We've got one tip for you: Don't engage with content you hate.
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5 questions you should answer before writing a business book from 2022-10-26T00:15
Writing a business book? Answer these five questions to make sure you're on the right track.
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5 ways to demonstrate editing competence on your website from 2022-10-12T00:15
Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge.
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Podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders from 2022-09-28T00:45
We're celebrating Episode 100 with podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders!
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- How long podcastin... Listen
10 tips for examining our language in shared editorial spaces from 2022-09-14T00:30
We discuss some of the things we’ve learned about examining the words we use and the way we behave in shared editorial spaces.
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What are editorial professional standards? from 2022-08-31T00:30
Find out why standards are core to professional practice for any editor or proofreader who wants to be fit for purpose and trusted by clients.
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- ho... Listen
4 reasons to go to an editorial conference from 2022-08-17T00:45
Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader.
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5 things you need to know about line editing crime fiction and thrillers from 2022-08-03T00:15
Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way.
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Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 2 from 2022-07-20T22:30
Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 more key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career.
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Proofreading: 12 things you need to know, Part 1 from 2022-07-06T12:30
Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career.
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- Getting work... Listen
5 tips for proofreading PDFs in Adobe Reader DC from 2022-06-22T12:15
Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC.
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- Rotating the page view
- Using the ‘Show Cover View ... Listen
Why editing is NOT about being ‘a bit OCD’ from 2022-05-25T00:15
We explore the term ‘OCD’ and why it has no place as a marker of attention to detail for the professional editor.
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Editing the language of illness: With Louise Bolotin from 2022-05-11T01:00
Should editors be interrogating the language of illness? We chat with Louise Bolotin about challenging normative narratives around cancer and terminal illness.
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What is subediting? With Louise Bolotin from 2022-05-11T00:30
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 experien...
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Editing academic book proposals from 2022-04-27T00:30
Want to know more about editing academic book proposals? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.
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Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle? from 2022-04-13T16:30
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 aboutWhat a side hustle is and...
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Academic developmental editing from 2022-03-30T01:15
Want to know more about academic developmental editing? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills. Listen to find out more aboutWhat is academic developmental ...
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Book-writing for editors from 2022-03-16T00:30
Thinking about writing a book for editors and proofreaders? Find out how Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri navigated their authorial collaboration. Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freel...
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Do editors and proofreaders need a website? from 2022-03-02T01:00
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 aboutWhy you need a website even if you work only with publis...
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Why editors and proofreaders should be networking from 2022-02-16T01:00
Learn about the power of networking with Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri, two professional editors who've honed the art of building relationships and exchanging ideas to grow their businesses. L...
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3 quick ways to improve the design of your editing website from 2022-02-02T01:15
Discover 3 actions you can take to improve the design of your editorial website and that can be implemented within only 24 hours. Listen to find out more aboutNavigation buttonsParagraph headings ...
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Understanding microaggressions in editing from 2022-01-19T01:15
Improve your understanding of microaggressions during the editing process and how to serve your author well regardless of your own identity and lived experience. Listen to find out more aboutWhat m...
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5 ways to spruce up your editing or proofreading business in the year ahead from 2022-01-06T01:15
Learn about 5 things you can do to give your editing and proofreading business a new-year polish. Listen to find out more aboutBe the editor who says,'It's down to me.'Review what changes you can m...
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How we’re ramping up The Editing Podcast! from 2022-01-05T01:15
Find out about our new broadcasting schedule, and how you can join our community and access exclusive quarterly live Q&As with Louise and Denise. Listen to find out more aboutOur new fortnightl...
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Blogging tips for editors and authors #3: With Carol Saller from 2021-10-13T00:15
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor ...
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Blogging tips for editors and authors #2: With Carol Saller from 2021-10-06T07:30
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor ...
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Blogging tips for editors and authors #1: With Carol Saller from 2021-09-30T08:30
Subversive copy editor Carol Saller offers some top tips on blogging for editors, proofreaders and writers! Listen to find out more aboutIn #1: Carol's blogging journey: The Subversive Copy Editor ...
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Romance editing with Sarah Calfee from 2021-09-01T00:15
Learn about romance editing with specialist editor Sarah Calfee. Listen to find out more aboutWhat's special about romance editing The size of the marketTropes, challenges and styles in romance edi...
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Becoming a non-fiction editor: 4 things you need to know from 2021-08-25T00:15
Find out about 4 key things you need to know if you want to become a non-fiction editor. Listen to find out more aboutThe main types of non-fiction editing and the kinds of things a non-fic editor ...
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Becoming a fiction editor: 4 things you need to know from 2021-08-18T00:15
Find out about 4 key things you need to know if you want to become a fiction editor. Listen to find out more aboutThe main types of fiction editing and the kinds of things a fiction editor needs to...
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Editing with The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt from 2021-08-10T00:15
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 copyediti...
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Style: What editors and proofreaders need to know from 2021-08-04T00:15
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 aboutWhat is style?The differences between rules, preferen...
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Is professional editing and proofreading training necessary? from 2021-07-28T00:15
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 aboutThe clie...
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LGBTQ+ editing with Nick Taylor from 2021-07-21T01:15
LGBTQ+ editing is the topic. Nick Taylor is the expert! Join Nick, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle on The Editing Podcast. Listen to find out more aboutPoor representation in the traditional publish...
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How to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business from 2021-07-14T00:30
Find out how to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business with Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle. Listen to find out more aboutBrainstorming a list of possible business namesConsidering ...
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Should editors and proofreaders specialize? from 2021-07-07T01:00
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 e...
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2 more zombie rules we can do without from 2021-06-30T01:00
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 AboutWhat a zombie rule isThe power of a double negative...
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3 more tips on how editors can beat the marketing blues from 2021-06-23T01:00
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 AboutWhy everyone ...
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Writing screenplays and novels: With Rich Leder from 2020-12-23T00:15
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 Holly...
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Writing screenplays and novels: With Rich Leder from 2020-12-23T00:15
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 Holly...
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Editing short-form content from 2020-12-16T00:15
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 AboutThe different types of...
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Editing short-form content from 2020-12-16T00:15
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 AboutThe different types of...
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Accountability groups for editors from 2020-12-09T00:15
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...
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Accountability groups for editors from 2020-12-09T00:15
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...
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Sensitivity reading: With editor Crystal Shelley from 2020-12-02T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to editor Crystal Shelley about sensitivity reading.
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Sensitivity reading: With editor Crystal Shelley from 2020-12-02T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to editor Crystal Shelley about sensitivity (authenticity) reading. Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat is sensitivity reading?What types of topics do people read ...
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3 ways to tackle editorial marketing overwhelm from 2020-11-25T00:30
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 AboutGiving yourself permission to be an imperfe...
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S5E6: 3 ways to tackle editorial marketing overwhelm from 2020-11-25T00:30
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss marketing for editors and proofreaders, and offer 3 tips on how to overcome the fear.
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Creative writing tips: With thriller writer Andy Maslen from 2020-11-18T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to thriller writer Andy Maslen about the creative-writing process. Listen To Find Out More AboutWriting a series vs standalone novelsTips on developing a coheren...
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Creative writing tips: With thriller writer Andy Maslen from 2020-11-18T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to thriller writer Andy Maslen about the creative-writing process. Listen To Find Out More AboutWriting a series vs standalone novelsTips on developing a coheren...
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From the printed page to audio book: With author David Unger from 2020-11-11T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to author David Unger about transforming a novel from print to audio. Listen To Find Out More AboutDoing your own narration vs hiring a proHow to find a professi...
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From the printed page to audio book: With author David Unger from 2020-11-11T00:15
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to author David Unger about transforming a novel from print to audio. Listen To Find Out More AboutDoing your own narration vs hiring a proHow to find a professi...
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Story creation and revision: With author David Unger from 2020-11-04T00:45
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to mystery writer David Unger about story creation and revision.
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Story creation and revision: With author David Unger from 2020-11-04T00:45
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk to mystery writer David Unger about story creation and revision. Listen To Find Out More AboutWhat made David want to start writing and who inspired himWriting a...
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Zombie rules we can do without, part 1 from 2020-10-28T00:30
Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about zombie rules, and why they have no place in a professional editor's toolbox.
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Zombie rules we can do without, part 1 from 2020-10-28T00:30
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 AboutWhat a zombie rule isWhy split infinitives are no...
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Why editors and proofreaders should use audio from 2020-10-21T00:30
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.
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Why editors and proofreaders should use audio from 2020-10-21T00:30
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 aboutThe popularity of audio ...
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Moving from traditional to indie publishing. With John A. Connell from 2020-06-17T07:30
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 ca...
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Moving from traditional to indie publishing. With John A. Connell from 2020-06-17T07:30
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 ca...
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How to write a military story that sells. With Brunella Costagliola from 2020-06-10T07:30
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 boo...
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How to write a military story that sells. With Brunella Costagliola from 2020-06-10T07:30
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 boo...
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Editing erotica and adult fiction. With Maya Berger from 2020-06-03T07:30
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 erotic...
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Editing erotica and adult fiction. With Maya Berger from 2020-06-03T07:30
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 erotic...
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6 ways to use audio for book promotion from 2020-05-27T07:30
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 chapterCr...
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6 ways to use audio for book promotion from 2020-05-27T07:30
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 chapterCr...
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Do you need a specialist editor? from 2020-05-20T07:30
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-fictionThe type of editing ...
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Do you need a specialist editor? from 2020-05-20T07:30
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-fictionThe type of editing ...
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18 writing-craft blogs for editors and authors from 2020-05-13T07:30
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:https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ (ALLi blog): A...
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18 writing-craft blogs for editors and authors from 2020-05-13T07:30
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:https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ (ALLi blog): A...
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How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 2 from 2020-05-12T07:30
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise answer questions about how to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Listen To Find Out More About:Increasing organic lead gene...
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How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 2 from 2020-05-12T07:30
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise answer questions about how to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Listen To Find Out More About:Increasing organic lead gene...
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How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 1 from 2020-05-11T07:30
Denise and Louise answer questions about how to run and grow an editing and proofreading business.Listen To Find Out More About:When editorial projects don't arrive with us on time ... how to manag...
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How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 1 from 2020-05-11T07:30
Denise and Louise answer questions about how to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Listen To Find Out More About:When editorial projects don't arrive with us on time ... how to mana...
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How to save money and time with book coaching from 2020-05-06T07:30
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 Pl...
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How to save money and time with book coaching from 2020-05-06T07:30
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 Pl...
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Writing a content-marketing book. With John Espirian from 2020-04-29T07:30
Louise and Denise talk to technical writer and editor John Espirian about content marketing, editing and bringing a book to market.
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Writing a content-marketing book. With John Espirian from 2020-04-29T07:30
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 bookDeveloping th...
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How to use exclamation marks! from 2020-04-22T07:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to use exclamation marks. Listen To Find Out More About:What exclamation marks look likeFunctions: Surprise, emphasis, volume How many to useSocial media use Reasons t...
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How to use exclamation marks! from 2020-04-22T07:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to use exclamation marks. Listen To Find Out More About:What exclamation marks look likeFunctions: Surprise, emphasis, volume How many to useSocial media use Reasons t...
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How to manage the grammar police from 2020-04-15T07:30
Denise and Louise discuss the grammar police, how to manage them, and why they're nothing to do with professional editing. Listen To Find Out More About:Who are the grammar police?Social media and ...
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How to manage the grammar police from 2020-04-15T07:30
Denise and Louise discuss the grammar police, how to manage them, and why they're nothing to do with professional editing. Listen To Find Out More About:Who are the grammar police?Social media and ...
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Using conlangs (constructed languages) in fiction from 2020-01-15T00:15
Denise and Louise talk with guest Sea Chapman about constructed languages, or conlangs.
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Using conlangs (constructed languages) in fiction from 2020-01-15T00:15
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 ...
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How to use em dashes from 2020-01-08T00:15
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 useIndicating a new speaker Indicating omission...
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How to use em dashes from 2020-01-08T00:15
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 useIndicating a new speaker Indicating omission...
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What is a comma splice? from 2020-01-01T00:15
Denise and Louise explain what a comma splice is, why you should usually avoid it, and when it doesn’t impede clarity.
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What is a comma splice? from 2020-01-01T00:15
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 isCommas, lists and why splices conf...
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How to use en dashes from 2019-12-25T00:15
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 useIndicating number spans Placement in dialogu...
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How to use en dashes from 2019-12-25T00:15
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 useIndicating number spans Placement in dialogu...
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Developmental editing and critiques from 2019-12-18T00:15
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 includesCriti...
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Developmental editing and critiques from 2019-12-18T00:15
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 includesCriti...
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Understanding semi-colons from 2019-12-11T00:15
Denise and Louise demystify (and stand up for) one of the most misunderstood pieces of punctuation – the semi-colon.
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Understanding semi-colons from 2019-12-11T00:15
Denise and Louise demystify (and stand up for) one of the most misunderstood pieces of punctuation – the semi-colon. Listen To Find Out More About:What the semi-colon looks likeSeparating two inde...
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Editing'unearned writing' from 2019-12-04T00:15
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 t...
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Editing'unearned writing' from 2019-12-04T00:15
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 t...
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4 features of language that aren't Americanisms from 2019-11-27T00:15
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- spellingsserial commas em dasheswhich/that...
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4 features of language that aren't Americanisms from 2019-11-27T00:15
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- spellingsserial commas em dasheswhich/that...
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Rob Drummond on grammar pedantry and peevery from 2019-11-20T00:30
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 li...
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Rob Drummond on grammar pedantry and peevery from 2019-11-20T00:30
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 li...
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How to use question marks from 2019-11-13T00:15
Denise and Louise talk about how to use question marks in fiction and non-fiction according to convention. Listen To Find Out More About:Direct questionsIndirect questions How-to statementsIdiomati...
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How to use question marks from 2019-11-13T00:15
Denise and Louise talk about how to use question marks in fiction and non-fiction according to convention. Listen To Find Out More About:Direct questionsIndirect questions How-to statementsIdiomati...
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10 things an author needs to tell an editor from 2019-09-26T00:15
Denise and Louise talk about 10 things writers need to tell an editor when they get in touch for the first time to discuss a project. Listen to find out more about:Word countFile format Genre or su...
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10 things an author needs to tell an editor from 2019-09-26T00:15
Denise and Louise talk about 10 things writers need to tell an editor when they get in touch for the first time to discuss a project. Listen to find out more about:Word countFile format Genre or su...
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Editing and proofreading for a project management agency from 2019-09-25T17:15
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. ...
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Editing and proofreading for a project management agency from 2019-09-25T17:15
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. ...
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Copyediting and the fact-checking process from 2019-09-16T00:15
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 importanc...
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Copyediting and the fact-checking process from 2019-09-16T00:15
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 importanc...
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Editing erotica and adult material from 2019-09-14T00:15
Denise and Louise talk to Maya Berger, a professional editor who works with Young Adult and children’s fiction, speculative and science fiction, and romance and adult fiction. In this episode, we f...
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Editing erotica and adult material from 2019-09-14T00:15
Denise and Louise talk to Maya Berger, a professional editor who works with Young Adult and children’s fiction, speculative and science fiction, and romance and adult fiction. In this episode, we f...
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Organizing an editorial conference from 2019-09-10T00:15
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 editori...
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Organizing an editorial conference from 2019-09-10T00:15
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 editori...
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How to use quotation marks (speech marks) in writing from 2019-08-28T04:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to use quote marks (or speech marks) in writing ... and when not to use them. Summary of the ShowWhat are quote marks for?Should I use straight or curly quote ma...
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How to use quotation marks (speech marks) in writing from 2019-08-28T04:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to use quote marks (or speech marks) in writing ... and when not to use them. Summary of the ShowWhat are quote marks for?Should I use straight or curly quote ma...
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Writing and editing for the web from 2019-08-21T04:30
In this episode, Louise and Denise discuss writing and editing for the web with guest Erin Brenner.
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Writing and editing for the web from 2019-08-21T04:30
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 pageIn which programs...
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Publisher chat with Jen Hamilton-Emery of Salt from 2019-08-14T04:30
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 a...
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Publisher chat with Jen Hamilton-Emery of Salt from 2019-08-14T04:30
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 a...
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How to change your editor with minimum stress from 2019-08-07T04:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to manage the transition from one editor to another. Listen more to find out about: Why authors change editorsPlanning ahead and giving notice Whether the editor shoul...
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How to change your editor with minimum stress from 2019-08-07T04:30
Denise and Louise discuss how to manage the transition from one editor to another. Listen more to find out about: Why authors change editorsPlanning ahead and giving notice Whether the editor shoul...
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Tips for formatting in Microsoft Word from 2019-07-31T04:30
Denise and Louise offer some quick tips on formatting your Word file ... final tidy-ups to get your file in shape, and that accord with mainstream publishing standards. And there's a free PDF that ...
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Tips for formatting in Microsoft Word from 2019-07-31T04:30
Denise and Louise offer some quick tips on formatting your Word file ... final tidy-ups to get your file in shape, and that accord with mainstream publishing standards. And there's a free PDF that ...
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10 killer editing macros for writers and editors from 2019-07-24T04:30
Denise and Louise talk about 10 editing macros that will save you time and improve the quality of your writing. Listen to find out more about:Macros how they work in Word CatchPhraseCitationLister ...
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10 killer editing macros for writers and editors from 2019-07-24T04:30
Denise and Louise talk about 10 editing macros that will save you time and improve the quality of your writing. Listen to find out more about:Macros how they work in Word CatchPhraseCitationLister ...
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Adverbs: Use and abuse in writing from 2019-07-17T04:30
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 abuseDefinition of an a...
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Adverbs: Use and abuse in writing from 2019-07-17T04:30
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 abuseDefinition of an a...
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How to edit for consistency and style with PerfectIt from 2019-07-10T04:30
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 ...
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How to edit for consistency and style with PerfectIt from 2019-07-10T04:30
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 ...
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4 types of editing for 4 kinds of writer from 2019-07-03T04:30
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:...
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4 types of editing for 4 kinds of writer from 2019-07-03T04:30
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:...
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How to prepare your book file for editing from 2019-06-26T04:30
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...
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How to prepare your book file for editing from 2019-06-26T04:30
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...
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How long does editing take? from 2019-04-03T05:00
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...
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How long does editing take? from 2019-04-03T05:00
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...
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Does location matter when working with an editor? from 2019-03-27T04:30
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...
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Does location matter when working with an editor? from 2019-03-27T04:30
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, regiona...
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Book editing and marketing from 2019-03-20T19:08
Denise and Louise attended the 2019 ATOMICON digital marketing conference. During one of the breaks, they recorded a chat about book editing and marketing, accompanied by pink pineapples and women ...
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Book editing and marketing from 2019-03-20T19:08
Denise and Louise attended the 2019 ATOMICON digital marketing conference. During one of the breaks, they recorded a chat about book editing and marketing, accompanied by pink pineapples and women ...
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How to find and evaluate an editor from 2019-03-20T04:30
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 a...
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How to find and evaluate an editor from 2019-03-20T04:30
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 a...
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Author chat with Kenda Macdonald from 2019-03-13T22:13
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 Br...
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Author chat with Kenda Macdonald from 2019-03-13T22:13
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 Br...
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Author chat with Tim Lewis from 2019-03-13T22:05
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 fantas...
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Author chat with Tim Lewis from 2019-03-13T22:05
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 fantas...
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Author chat with Kia Thomas from 2019-03-13T21:57
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Kia Thomas, a fiction editor and the author of Wings. SummaryIndie publishingChoosing what level of editing to do yourself an...
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Author chat with Kia Thomas from 2019-03-13T21:57
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Kia Thomas, a fiction editor and the author of Wings. SummaryIndie publishingChoosing what level of editing to do yourself an...
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Author chat with Simon Raybould from 2019-03-13T21:56
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Simon Raybould, a presentations trainer and the author of Presentation Genius. SummaryMainstream and indie publishing (PDF an...
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Author chat with Simon Raybould from 2019-03-13T21:56
In this bonus episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise talk to Simon Raybould, a presentations trainer and the author of Presentation Genius. SummaryMainstream and indie publishing (PDF an...
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Author chat with Antoinette Oglethorpe from 2019-03-13T21:36
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. Sum...
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Author chat with Antoinette Oglethorpe from 2019-03-13T21:36
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. Sum...
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How to save money on editing from 2019-03-13T04:30
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 ab...
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How to save money on editing from 2019-03-13T04:30
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 ab...
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Page proofs and the proofreading process from 2019-03-06T06:00
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss page proofs and how they fit into the editing process. Listen to find out more about:Tangled terminology and how proofreading means...
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Page proofs and the proofreading process from 2019-03-06T06:00
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss page proofs and how they fit into the editing process. Listen to find out more about:Tangled terminology and how proofreading means...
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Style sheets for writing and editing from 2019-02-27T06:00
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.
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Style sheets for writing and editing from 2019-02-27T06:00
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 t...
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What is a sample edit? from 2019-02-20T06:00
Denise and Louise discuss sample edits – what they are, how they can help, and who they’re useful for.
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What is a sample edit? from 2019-02-20T06:00
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 samp...
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What kind of editor do you need? from 2019-02-13T06:00
Denise and Louise talk about choosing the right kind of editor to suit your publishing needs.
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What kind of editor do you need? from 2019-02-13T06:00
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: budgetwriting expertise editing ...
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How much does editing cost? from 2019-02-06T06:00
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 ...
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How much does editing cost? from 2019-02-06T06:00
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 ...
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Should you work with an editor? from 2019-01-30T06:00
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise look at why you might want to invest in hiring an editor rather than doing it all yourself. Listen to find out more about:Time restric...
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Should you work with an editor? from 2019-01-30T06:00
Denise and Louise look at why you might want to invest in hiring an editor rather than doing it all yourself.
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Publishing lingo explained from 2019-01-23T06:00
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 yo...
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Publishing lingo explained from 2019-01-23T06:00
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 yo...
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The different levels of editing from 2019-01-09T13:30
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. Liste...
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The different levels of editing from 2019-01-09T13:30
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.
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