The Editing Podcast

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/

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/

Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients.
Listen to find out more about
Why Your Portfolio Matters
What Makes a Portfolio Convert
What to Include in Each Portfolio Entry
What If You Can’t Show Client Work?
Writing for Your Ideal Client
How to Design and Structure Your Portfolio Page
Keeping Your Portfolio Fresh
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.
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 how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading.
Listen to find out more about
What do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing?
The ethical questions
Protecting client confidentiality
Being transparent with clients
Accountability
Respecting authorship
Staying informed and critical
Real-world scenarios
The editor's role in shaping AI ethics
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.
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 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/