
Episode #156
The Proofreader’s toolkit
<p>Get tips on building a proofreading toolkit - the tools, checklists and techniques that support consistency and accuracy.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why a toolkit mattersCore proofreading...


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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin 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.
Recent episodes include "The Proofreader’s toolkit" (19 May 2026, 57 minutes), "File management and version control for editorial freelancers" (5 May 2026, 45 minutes), and "Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries" (10 April 2026, 12 minutes).
The Editing Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 156 episodes.
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Episode #156
<p>Get tips on building a proofreading toolkit - the tools, checklists and techniques that support consistency and accuracy.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why a toolkit mattersCore proofreading...

<p>Learn about managing your files and folders containing editing and proofreading work.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why file management mattersSetting up a logical folder systemNaming files like a...

<p>Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>What is scope creep?Why scope creep happensHow to prevent scope creepSpotting scope creep...

<p>Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why Your Portfolio MattersWhat Makes a Portfolio ConvertWhat to Include in Each Portfolio...

<p>Learn about how to use AI tools ethically when editing or proofreading.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>What do we mean by 'AI tools' in editing?The ethical questionsProtecting client confidentialityBeing...

Episode #151
<p>Learn about 8 tips that will make your copyediting life easier.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Understanding the power of Microsoft Word’s Styles paneKnowing how to use consistency-checking softwareBeing...

Episode #150
<p>Learn about CPD and why it's core to professional editorial practice.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>What CPD actually meansWhy CPD mattersThe professional confidence factorTypes of CPDCPD on a...

<p>Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>What an annual business review isWhy regular reviews matterChecking your financial...

Episode #148
<p>Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why insurance mattersCommon risks that editors and proofreaders faceInsurance policy...

Episode #147
<p>Denise and Louise reflect on the 2025 Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) conference.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>the buzz at the conferencehow well the hybrid structure workedthe...

Episode #146
<p>Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Turning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book...

<p>Denise and Louise discuss why your editorial business offering might be ripe for some changes.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Signals that it’s time to make changesWhat change looks likeHow to make change...

<p>Explore a selection of the different types of materials you might consider working on if you’re an academic editor.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Books and monographsConference materials Grant...

<p>Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients. </p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>What an editorial report isWhy not all clients need editorial reportsWhat to include in an...

<p>Learn how to find a professional academic editor or proofreader who's the ideal fit for you.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Different levels of editingSearching editorial societies' directoriesInternet...

Episode #141
<p>Welcome to this sneak peek behind the curtain of our Patreon ‘Second Cup’ tier, where members get exclusive access to bonus episodes of The Editing Podcast.</p><p>Patreon is the only place you will ever hear these...

Episode #141
<p>Learn more about editorial business-owner websites, and when you should start building them.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Why having a website is importantCommon misconceptions about timingSigns you're...

<p>Learn how to make your academic editing business more visible. Listen to find out more about</p>content marketingshowing rather than telling your skillsusing subject-based keywordsideas for titles for you to...

<p>Learn how to assess a non-fiction editing project with special guest Hester Higton.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>Time required for different aspects of a projectThe different parts of a projectThe...

Episode #138
<p>Learn about how to be an efficient editor, with guest Hester Higton.</p><h2>Listen to find out more about</h2>The goals of efficient editingPreparing for efficient improvementsThe order for tackling a projectBatch...
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