The Editing Podcast

By: Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
  • Summary

  • Join two pro editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a fortnightly exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.
    Louise Harnby & Denise Cowle
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Episodes
  • Human vs AI: How editors and proofreaders can remain relevant
    Aug 6 2024

    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

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    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.

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    • 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/

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    14 mins
  • A checklist for proofreading designed page proofs
    Jul 23 2024

    Learn about what to check when proofreading page proofs prior to publication.

    Listen to find out more about
    • What designed page proofs are
    • What to check in the prelims
    • What to check in the main text
    • What to check in the end matter
    • Which sections to check first

    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/

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    21 mins
  • Fiction lingo: 5 character roles and their purpose
    Jul 9 2024

    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/

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    17 mins

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