Free bonus episode: Editorial websites

Free bonus episode: Editorial websites

Author: Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor) May 16, 2025 Duration: 32:10

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In this bonus episode, your hosts discuss their personal approaches and experiences to building and updating their editorial-business websites.

Questions we answer

  • When did you start building your editing website?
  • Would you do things differently if you were starting out now?
  • Do you think having a website is a must-have?
  • Do you think we're judged by our websites?
  • How has search and AI affected the importance of having a website?
  • Have you changed the way your website looks over the years?
  • Do we tailor content to respect our potential clients?
  • Whether we've made our websites more AI- as well as human-friendly?
  • Do you get work through your website?

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Denise and Louise


Post-production


Music credit

'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

  • Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity
  • Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a professional editor's desk? The Editing Podcast pulls back the curtain, offering a genuine and practical look at the craft and business of editing. Hosts Louise Harnby, a fiction editor, and Denise Cowle, who specializes in non-fiction, bring their distinct perspectives to every conversation. They don't just talk about theory; they delve into the real-world challenges editors face, from tricky grammatical choices and style guide dilemmas to the nuts and bolts of running a successful freelance business. Each episode feels like a chat with knowledgeable colleagues who are generous with their hard-won advice. You'll hear specific strategies for improving your technical skills, whether you're working on novels or academic texts, alongside frank discussions about client communication, pricing, and sustainable workflows. This podcast is a trusted resource for both newcomers finding their footing and seasoned professionals looking to refine their practice. Tune in for relatable stories, actionable solutions, and the reassurance that comes from two experts who have been there, making the often solitary work of editing feel a lot more connected.
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