The Editing Podcast

Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle discuss ten brand-design tips that every editor and proofreader can consider in their business. Listen to find out more about:

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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle talk about 7 different ways to speed up the payment process when you're invoicing for editing and proofreading work.

invoicing promptlywell-structured contracts or services agreementsclear and transparent processesincentives for early paymentonline payment platformsprogressive invoicing
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Find out about the pros and cons of being a niche editor or proofreader, and whether it's right for you.

Listen to find out more aboutdifferent degrees of niche-nessusing specialized knowledgegetting paid for what you enjoyeasier targeted marketingcharging morelack of varietynarrower client basemanaging and fulfilling expectations
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Discover 7 tips on how to grow your business by fostering long-term relationships.

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Discover why you should be advertising in professional editorial society directories.

Listen to find out more aboutaudience targetingincreased visibilitycredibility and trustniche recognitioncompetitive advantageimproved SEOcost benefits
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Discover how lead magnets can help editors and proofreaders build trust and visibility.

Listen to find out more aboutwhat a lead magnet istarget audiences and pain points5 irresistible lead magnetswhat to do with the leadswhy you shouldn't give it all awaypromoting your lead magnet
Lead magnetsLouise?s proofreading checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60d4b45528a31e1ebb92f481Denise?s guide to preparing a non-fiction book for editing: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/prepare-pdf/Denise's lesson on filtering checked comments in a PDF:https://bit.ly/filter-comments
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Find out about the artistry of editing translated materials with Denise Cowle, Louise Harnby and Andy Hodges.

Listen to find out more aboutTypes of translated materialsThe difference between editing a translation and editing a text written in English by a multilingual authorStylistic editing and technical copyediting of translated materialsWhether an editor needs to be proficient in the source language of a translated textGeneral issues to watch out for when editing translated materialsWorking with translated literary/fiction textsBeyond Anglo-American story structures: Kish?tenketsu and conflict
ResourcesEditing translated English (Allison Turner)Kish?tenketsu: Exploring the Four Act Story Structure (John; The Art of Narrative)The Narrative Craft (Andy Hodges, fiction editor and book coach)
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Find out more about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy with fiction editor and book coach Andy Hodges.

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

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Discover how editors and proofreaders can use text generative AI as a business tool that enhances marketing, increases productivity and reduces stress.

Listen to find out more aboutSimplifying complex informationCreating content ideas for business marketingGenerating outlines for editorial marketers who lack writing confidenceKeyword and keyphrase researchSuggesting compelling calls to action for a website
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Find out what proofreading markup symbols are and why they're still relevant to professional practice.

Listen to find out more aboutWhat are proofreading markup symbols?BSI standards and other national guidelinesIs proofreading markup language still relevant to training?Communicating efficiently and unambiguouslyRelevance to proofreaders-in-training who want to work with indie authorsMarkup colour: What do the differences mean?Other ways of marking up digital texts
ResourcesCourses: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/training/Digital markup stamps: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/blog/free-downloadable-pdf-proofreading-stamps
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Louise and Denise discuss three ideas that help editors and proofreaders develop or enhance an editorial business mindset.

Listen to find out more aboutAim 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.
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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We talk about tips to manage your editorial business life when the schedule feels just a little bit too hectic!

Listen to find out more aboutIs the problem short term or long term?Identifying what absolutely must get doneExtending a deadline: When to ask, how long to ask for, and what's realisticSeasonal overbusyness and clearing your scheduleWhat does 'fully booked' mean to you?Brainstorming long-term solutions with a friendIntroducing efficienciesOutsourcing business tasksAdjusting your scheduleCancelling editing work: A last resort
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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Thinking about saying goodbye to an editing client? Here's what to consider before you jump ship.

Listen to find out more aboutwhen the client?s budget means the rate doesn?t work when the client pays latewhen the client?s terms of service have changedshifting your editorial brand the client?s expectations regarding an editorial service feel like scope creepthe impact on your schedule and income if you say goodbyetransitioning away more graduallyrenegotiating the termswhen the work makes you unhappytips on how to say goodbye
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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When is a price for editing work too low or unfair? And do those terms even make sense universally?

Listen to find out more aboutThe narrative of the universally acceptable price and why it's problematicWhy every editor needs to do the mathsUnderstanding your own needs and wantsHow everyone has a budget that works for them and them onlyWhy a lower fee doesn't necessarily equal an intention to exploitHow location and circumstances affect what's acceptableThe limitations of other editors' adviceThe power of open conversations about pricing
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Louise and Denise discuss 5 more tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.

Listen to find out more aboutSearchable online dictionariesSearchable online style guidesTemplatesStyles palette in WordWildcards, and find and replace in Microsoft Word
Resources mentioned in the showChicago Manual of Style: chicagomanualofstyle.org/homeEfficient Editing: Strategies and Tactics: ciep.uk/training/choose-a-course/efficient-editing-strategies-and-tacticsCreate a template: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-template-86a1d089-5ae2-4d53-9042-1191bce57debEditing in Word: Using Styles: louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-in-word-using-stylesHow to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial Report: louiseharnbyproofreader.com/perfect-editorial-reportWildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word: Jack LyonMerriam-Webster: merriam-webster.com/dictionaryOxford Dictionaries: premium.oxforddictionaries.com
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Louise and Denise discuss 5 tools that will help any editor or proofreader work more efficiently.

Listen to find out more aboutConsistency checking and style enforcementText expandersMacrosSocial media schedulersYour body clock
Resources mentioned in the show10 killer editing macros for writers and editors: theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/episode/editing-macrosBuffer: buffer.comFree editing macros by Paul Beverly: archivepub.co.uk/Macros.htmlHow 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-stylePerfectIt: intelligentediting.comPhraseExpress: www.phraseexpress.comSmarterQueue: smarterqueue.comText Expander: textexpander.com
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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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 make that would make life easier?

Listen to find out more aboutThe one thing we've done that worksWhether we can do more of itWhat we can learn from itThe one change we could make that would make life easier
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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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 aboutWhy the author is the boss of their bookThe kinds of changes we makeExplaining the why of our editsWorking with anxious authorsDiscovering the root of the author's worriesSample editing to reassure both partiesEstablishing the terms of serviceHow editors provide services, not productsWhen editors do get to be the boss'Humbly, your copyeditor' (Liz Jones, Responsive Editing)
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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We discuss the 8 reference resources that we regularly dip into when we're writing and editing for business.

Listen to find out more aboutPenguin Guide to Punctuation: RL Trask Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders: Gerard M-F HillEnglish Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book: Raymond MurphyYour House Style: Styling your words for maximum impact: Christina ThomasTroublesome Words: Bill BrysonEverybody Writes: Ann HandleyHack the Buyer Brain: Kenda MacdonaldOn Writing: Stephen King Dreyer?s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: Benjamin Dreyer
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'Vivacity? by Kevin MacLeod

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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 aboutHow Google's algorithm worksHow Twitter's algorithm worksWhy tweeting about content you hate makes it more visible on Twitter and the webWhy tweeting about content you hate means you're assisting the creator with marketingUsing Twitter to elevate the content you love and the causes you care about
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Writing a business book? Answer these five questions to make sure you're on the right track.

Listen to find out more aboutwriting regularly niche target audiences building a reader baseauthority and credibilitytimeliness considerations
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn 5 tips on how to show rather than tell potential clients about your editing skills and knowledge.

Listen to find out more aboutBooklets that perform like giftsPapers that offer authoritative analysesAudio that creates emotional connectionsVideo that demonstrates how-to solutionsBlog posts that make you findable
Related resourcesThat White Paper Guy
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We're celebrating Episode 100 with podcasting tips for editors and proofreaders!

Listen to find out more aboutCreating an episode ? what's involvedHow long podcasting takesEfficiency strategiesWorking with a partnerThe costs of podcastingAccessibility challenges
Related resources     Captivate (affiliate link)  Audacity (free audio editing software)
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 aboutFamiliarising ourselves with the rules of that spaceAcknowledging 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 spacesSaying hello and introducing ourselves firstBeing prepared to be challengedOwning our words if we're challengedAcknowledging that intention not to hurt doesn?t absolve us of the responsibility for that hurt. Being prepared to feel uncomfortableAccepting our privilege without getting our knickers in a knot!How it's for the white, cis, straight etc people to do the work
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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.

Listen to find out more abouthow professional standards are definedwhy they?re important for editors and proofreaderswho?s setting themthe tools some organisations are using to set standards and ensure that editorial practitioners demonstrate and uphold them.
Related resourcesChartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)List of editorial societies
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Find out why editorial conferences are worth attending for every editor and proofreader.

Listen to find out more aboutWhy even experienced editors need to learn How to use a conference to make a contribution to the professionMeeting other editorsHaving fun with colleagues and friends
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Want to line edit crime fiction and thrillers? Pick up some handy tips to help you on your way.

Listen to find out more aboutWhat's distinctive about editing crime fiction and thrillersWhat a good line editor needs to look out forWhat new entrants to the field need to studyMarketing ideasTop tips for being a successful freelance editor/proofreaderDo fiction editors use style guides?Course: How to Line Edit for SuspenseThe Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt
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Want to become a professional proofreader? Discover 6 more key pieces of information you must know before you embark on your new career.

Listen to find out more aboutHow it requires a lot of hard work to build and sustain a proofreading businessWhy having periods of no work isn?t something you have to accept as givenWhy grammar- and spell-checking technology hasn?t made proofreaders redundantHow it?s a myth that all proofreading work is done in-house How proofreading means the different things to different client typesWhether word of mouth is a good enough promotion strategy
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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 aboutGetting work even if you don?t have contacts in the publishing industryThe market for proofreadingWhy training courses are a worthy and essential investmentWhy training in itself isn't enough to get workWhy you can still build a proofreading career without former editorial experienceWhat you might earn
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Discover 5 PDF proofreading tips you can apply when working with Adobe Reader DC.

Listen to find out more aboutRotating the page viewUsing the ?Show Cover View in Two Page View? functionAttaching a Word file for large amounts of corrected textWhy you should avoid using ?floating? sticky notesHow to find invisible errors you know you?ve correctedFree versus paid-for software: Is Adobe Reader DC good enough for PDF proofreading?Course: How to Mark Up PDF Page Proofs
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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 aboutThe difference between character traits of orderliness and the lived experience of OCDWhat is OCD and how does it affect people?Why OCD is a noun and what that means for how we use the termHow OCD might manifestHow flippant and colloquial references to OCD diminish lived experienceIntention versus perception of harmEditing text: querying rather than prescribing problems and solutionsDoes fiction offer more scope for use of harmful language?Alternative words and phrasesHelping clients create engaging rather than distracting messages
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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 aboutLouise Bolotin's cancer diagnosisWhy the language preferences of those with terminal illnesses aren't homogenousTerms in the language of illness that can hurt and harmWhy editors have a duty to challenge normative narratives that sugarcoat dying and deathHow 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.

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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 publishingThe differences between subediting and copyeditingEditorial timescales for subeditorsWho controls the contentWhen things go wrong - legal responsibilities and insuranceSubediting lingoA subeditor?s typical dayTransferring from copyediting to subediting - training and CPDCore resources for the budding subberHow editing has changed over the years, especially for freelancers
Resources mentioned in the showMcNae's Essential Law for Journalists, 25th editionNational Council for the Training of JournalistsSubediting: London School of Journalism coursePractical English Usage, 4th edition (Michael Swan)
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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 aboutWhat is an academic book proposal?How and why editors can get involved The types of work and the kinds of editing editors carry outHow academic book proposals differ from other types of book proposalsWho evaluates academic book proposals and what they're looking forThe key elements of an academic book proposalWhich elements authors typically need most help withThe contextual information editors need to gather from an authorHow editors can learn about this type of work: The Book Proposal Book
Find out more about Laura Portwood-StacerContact Laura: manuscriptworks.com and lauraportwoodstacer.comRead The Book Proposal Book: manuscriptworks.com/bookTrain as an academic developmental editor: courses.manuscriptworks.com10% discount coupon for course: EDITINGPODCAST
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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 why it's popularWhy there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial communityWhether an editorial business can be set up overnightThe importance of skilling up and marketingThe competition side hustlers have to deal withThe different levels of editingHow to find workBusiness-critical considerations
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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 editing?Required skills and backgroundWhy academic authors seek help from developmental editorsWhat do academic developmental editors do?Why it's different from other types of non-fiction editingThe benefits to editors of offering an academic developmental editing serviceHow academic developmental editors find clientsTraining and resources for academic developmental editors
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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 Freelance Editors: Intended readershipChallenging assumptions about networking Why write a book?Writing for editors: The burden of scrutinyCo-authorship: Syncing schedulesWorking efficiently and productivelyThe power of collaborationThe importance of trust in a writing partnershipBook-creation process: Beyond writingTips for editors who want to write a book
Useful links and resourcesFind out more about the book: Networking for Freelance EditorsThe Networking for Freelance Editors website FREE downloadable networking worksheetsContact Brittany DowdleContact Linda Ruggeri
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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 publishers and packagersWhy editorial directories aren't enoughWhy word of mouth has limitationsHow clients use websites for quality controlWhy a website future-proofs your businessCurrent audience expectations around professionalismWebsites versus social media presenceControlling your own landCreating a branded digital spaceCompeting with colleagues who have websites
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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.

Listen to find out more aboutNetworking for Freelance Editors (book)Personality types and networkingPositive outcomes from networkingOrganic vs salesy approaches to networkingThe power of volunteeringTop tips for networking
Useful links and resourcesFind out more about the book: Networking for Freelance EditorsThe Networking for Freelance Editors website FREE downloadable networking worksheetsContact Brittany DowdleContact Linda Ruggeri EFA Diversity InitiativeWriter?s Digest
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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?Short paragraphsHow to support The Editing Podcast via Patreon
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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 microaggressions areMicroaggressions in editing Why microaggressions occur during the editing processHow microaggressions affect writersWhy it's important for editors to know about microaggressionsHow editors can avoid doing this type of harm in their workHow editors can learn about what they don?t know
Resources and linksConscious Style GuideCrystal Shelley, Rabbit with a Red Pen       Fuhrmann, Henry, ?Drop the hyphen in Asian American?, Conscious Style Guide, 2018King, Ruth, Mindful of Race: Understanding and Transforming Habits of Harm: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out, Sounds True Inc, 2018
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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 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
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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 fortnightly broadcasting scheduleSome stupendous stats about our audienceEpisode topics for January 2022How to support The Editing Podcast via Patreon
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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 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 goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stop
Useful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging 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)
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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 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 goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stop
Useful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging 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)
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?Vivacity? Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 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 goalsIn #1: Coming up with ideas: two tipsIn #1: Blog promotion strategiesIn #2: Repurposing blog contentIn #2: Analytics, and how to avoid the rabbit holeIn #3: Monetizing your blogIn #3: Understanding the sales funnelIn #3: Managing reader engagementIn #3: Blogging trajectory: Deciding who to write for and when to stop
Useful resourcesAbout Carol SallerBlogging 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)
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Learn about romance editing with specialist editor Sarah Calfee.

Listen to find out more aboutWhat's special about romance editingThe size of the marketTropes, challenges and styles in romance editingHEAs: Happy ever aftersRomancelandiaUnderstanding the romance writing and editing via Pride and PrejudiceHow to get in touch with Sarah CalfeeGet a free sample of Sarah's book, How To Pride and Prejudice
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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 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
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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 look out forWhat additional training you might needThe market and client expectationsThe need for a flexible handHow to become a fiction editor (booklet): harnby.co/become-a-fiction-editorSwitching to Fiction (course): harnby.co/switching-to-fiction
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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 aboutWhat is The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt?How much it costsHow the union came aboutFull integration of CMOS into PerfectIt 5Why it's free to subscribers of both productsWhat PerfectIt can and can't doWorking with the CMOS teamFavourite features that help editors learnWhy CMOS is a style guide rather than a rule bookHow users can suggest additionsCustomizing the CMOS style sheetThe Mac-user experienceAccessing The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt
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