Episodes

  • File management and version control for editorial freelancers
    May 5 2026

    Learn about managing your files and folders containing editing and proofreading work.

    Listen to find out more about
    • Why file management matters
    • Setting up a logical folder system
    • Naming files like a pro
    • Sensible version control that won’t drive you bonkers
    • Backing up your work
    • Cloud storage and collaboration
    • Tidying up old projects
    • Tools that help
    • Louise and Denise share their own personal experiences

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    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

    Post-production
    • Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    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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    45 mins
  • Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries
    Apr 10 2026

    Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work.

    Listen to find out more about
    • What is scope creep?
    • Why scope creep happens
    • How to prevent scope creep
    • Spotting scope creep early
    • Setting and communicating boundaries
    • How to say no (nicely)
    • When it’s time to reassess
    • The emotional side of boundary setting

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    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

    Post-production
    • Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    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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    12 mins
  • Building an editing portfolio that converts browsers into buyers
    Mar 17 2026

    Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients.

    Listen to find out more about
    1. Why Your Portfolio Matters
    2. What Makes a Portfolio Convert
    3. What to Include in Each Portfolio Entry
    4. What If You Can’t Show Client Work?
    5. Writing for Your Ideal Client
    6. How to Design and Structure Your Portfolio Page
    7. Keeping Your Portfolio Fresh
    8. Common Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    Support The Editing Podcast

    Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.

    1. 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    1. patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    1. Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    2. Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    1. Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    Music credit

    'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

    1. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
    2. Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    12 mins
  • How to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading
    Feb 25 2026

    Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading.

    Listen to find out more about
    1. What do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing?
    2. The ethical questions
    3. Protecting client confidentiality
    4. Being transparent with clients
    5. Accountability
    6. Respecting authorship
    7. Staying informed and critical
    8. Real-world scenarios
    9. The editor's role in shaping AI ethics
    10. AI Use and Ethics Checklist (free resource): https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/ai.html

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    Support The Editing Podcast

    Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.

    1. 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    1. patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    1. Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    2. Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    1. Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    Music credit

    'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

    1. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
    2. Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    12 mins
  • 8 copyediting essentials
    Feb 3 2026

    Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier.

    Listen to find out more about
    1. Understanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles pane
    2. Knowing how to use consistency-checking software
    3. Being able to use macros
    4. Using Word’s Navigation pane.
    5. Knowing how to find and use the pilcrow tool in Word
    6. Understanding how to use Word’s Find/Replace function
    7. Removing extraneous tabs and spaces
    8. Creating properly defined paragraphs

    Resources
    1. Editing in Word: Using Styles: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-in-word-using-styles.html
    2. PerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.com/home/
    3. Word Macro Tools: https://www.wordmacrotools.com/
    4. Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word by Jack Lyon (via your regional Amazon store)

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    Support The Editing Podcast

    Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.

    1. 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    1. patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    1. Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    2. Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    1. Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    Music credit

    'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

    1. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
    2. Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    17 mins
  • Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders
    Jan 21 2026

    Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice.

    Listen to find out more about
    1. What CPD actually means
    2. Why CPD matters
    3. The professional confidence factor
    4. Types of CPD
    5. CPD on a budget
    6. Tracking and reflecting on CPD
    7. How CPD supports career development
    8. Overcoming barriers to CPD

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    Support The Editing Podcast

    Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.

    1. 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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    1. patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    1. Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    2. Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    1. Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    Music credit

    'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

    1. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
    2. Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    15 mins
  • Why editors should review their businesses annually
    Dec 17 2025

    Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit.

    Listen to find out more about
    • What an annual business review is
    • Why regular reviews matter
    • Checking your financial health
    • Reviewing clients and projects
    • Realigning services and goals
    • Reviewing marketing and branding
    • Professional development
    • Celebrating success
    • How to do your own review

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    • patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    • Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    • Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    • Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    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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    11 mins
  • Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?
    Nov 5 2025

    Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business.

    Listen to find out more about
    • Why insurance matters
    • Common risks that editors and proofreaders face
    • Insurance policy options
    • How to choose the right insurance
    • How much does insurance cost?

    Book series: Notes from the Podcast

    Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development.

    Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html

    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. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes.

    • patreon.com/editingpodcast

    Denise and Louise
    • Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com
    • Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing

    Post-production
    • Liv Cowle: livcowle.com

    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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    12 mins