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Step into the life of an editor for 30 minutes as we discuss the craft of editing, industry trends, and editorial resources. Join Nadia Geagea Pupa, host and co-founder of Pique Publishing, and her guests as they take a deep dive into the nuances and intricate details in the world of editing. Listen to real-life stories and secrets about the publishing process to help you build your editorial business and professional services.
Nadia Geagea Pupa hosts The Editor's Half Hour, a education show with 43 episodes published.
Rebecca Scharpf of Scrollwork Edits provides an abundance of information about what it takes to work with neurodivergent clients. She primarily works with fiction writers and specializes in editing fantasy, sci-fi, and r
Award-winning editor, Karen Yin joins us to discuss her latest book, The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers (Little, Brown Spark). She provides insight and guidan
Technical editing is often overlooked in conversations about the publishing and editing industry, but it plays a critical role in how readers understand complex information. In this episode, we are joined by Jess Stampe
Most writers think they’re ready for editing. Most manuscripts say otherwise. In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour , Nadia Geagea Pupa explores one of the most misunderstood—and often skipped—stages of the editorial
In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, I’m joined by Tia Ross to talk about the realities behind one of the most misunderstood professions in publishing. At the center of our conversation is her book, "So You Wan
In this episode, I interviewed Barbara Gastel about the evolving field of medical editing—and the persistent myths that keep talented editors from stepping into it. Barbara is the author of "Medical Editing: A Guide
In this special episode and season finale, I interviewed Madeleine Vasaly, the author of the newly released book, “The Proofreader’s Guide to Comic Book Style.” This book offers an in-depth catalog of style traditions in
Editing Romantasy Romantasy is having a moment—and for good reason. In this episode, I’m joined by editor Brenna Bailey-Davies for a thoughtful conversation about what makes romantasy so compelling for readers and editor
Jane Friedman: The Business of Being a Writer (and a Freelancer) In this episode, I talk with publishing expert, educator, and author Jane Friedman about the realities of building a writing or editing career in today’s s
For the Season 3 finale of The Editor’s Half Hour , I’m joined by a truly extraordinary guest: Peter Sokolowski , editor at large at Merriam-Webster . With the highly anticipated 12th edition of the Merriam-Webster’s Col
Book Marketing for Editors What happens after the edits are done? In this episode, I interview Aryn Van Dyke, founder of Book Rockstar and former HarperCollins marketing expert, about how editors can better understand th
In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour , Nadia Pupa talks with Marie Ellis , founder of Muse Content and an experienced editor and content strategist. Marie shares how she helps authors and organizations shape their i
Ellen Polk, copyeditor and proofreader, will explain her perspective on AI technology in the world of editing. What does this mean for editors, what are the pros and cons, and what are some of the things to pay attention
If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you may have seen this episode’s guest in action—Laura Poole. She’s become known for her signature ‘snip snip’ posts, where she takes a sentence, trims the excess, and shows how just
In “ Not Your Grandma’s Grammar,” we dive deep into the evolving landscape of language, exploring what’s truly worth holding onto from the old-school grammar playbook and what’s time to retire. Dave Nelsen shares what he
Developmental editor and anthropologist Andrew Hodges shares his view of the editor’s role in shaping fictional worlds—especially in speculative fiction. He brings a unique perspective to the craft, blending editorial ex
In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour , Nadia Geagea Pupa welcomes editor Rachel Lapidow for an in-depth look at the role editors play in the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). From rulebooks and lore to
In this special double feature episode, I’m joined by two standout voices from this year’s ACES conference in Salt Lake City. First, I interview Heather Saunders , president of ACES: The Society for Editing and CEO of No
Let’s be real—promoting yourself can feel like a microfiber cloth snagging on dry skin. Ick. We’re editors, not salespeople! But fear not, because in this episode, I speak with marketing guru, and work and life coach, Co
When you pick up a cookbook, do you ever wonder how it all comes together? From the ingredients to the instructions to the tempting photos, a lot more happens behind the scenes than meets the eye. In this episode, we pul
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