The Editing Podcast

Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier.
Listen to find out more about
Understanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles pane
Knowing how to use consistency-checking software
Being able to use macros
Using Word’s Navigation pane.
Knowing how to find and use the pilcrow tool in Word
Understanding how to use Word’s Find/Replace function
Removing extraneous tabs and spaces
Creating properly defined paragraphs

Resources
Editing in Word: Using Styles: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/editing-in-word-using-styles.html
PerfectIt: https://intelligentediting.com/home/
Word Macro Tools: https://www.wordmacrotools.com/
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.
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/

Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice.
Listen to find out more about
What CPD actually means
Why CPD matters
The professional confidence factor
Types of CPD
CPD on a budget
Tracking and reflecting on CPD
How CPD supports career development
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.
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/

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/

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/

Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference.
Listen to find out more about
the buzz at the conference
how well the hybrid structure worked
the value of the editorial profession
our core takeaways from the sessions

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/