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The Editing Podcast

The Editing Podcast

By: Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.Louise Harnby & Denise Cowle Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • The proofreader’s toolkit
    May 19 2026

    Get tips on building a proofreading toolkit - the tools, checklists and techniques that support consistency and accuracy.

    Listen to find out more about
    • Why a toolkit matters
    • Core proofreading tools
    • Checklists – your secret weapon
    • Proofreading techniques
    • Combining tools, checklists, and techniques
    • Tips for building your proofreading toolkit

    Resources
    • Free proofreading checklist: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/pdf.html
    • Course: PROOFREADING: How to mark up PDF page proofs: https://denisecowleeditorial.com/training/
    • Free proofreading stamps: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/pdf.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.

    • 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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    57 mins
  • 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/

    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
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