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Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle?

29/3/2022

Summary of Episode 88

Think proofreading or editing would be a good side hustle? Two professional editors tell you what you need to know so you don't make mistakes. Listen to find out more about:

What a side hustle is and why it's popular
Why there's resistance to the term 'side hustle' in the professional editorial community
Whether an editorial business can be set up overnight
The importance of skilling up and marketing
The competition side hustlers have to deal with
The different levels of editing
How to find work
Business-critical considerations

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‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Louise Harnby is a line editor, copyeditor and proofreader who specializes in working with crime, mystery, suspense and thriller writers.

She is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), a member of ACES, a Partner Member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and co-hosts The Editing Podcast.

Get in touch: Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor & Proofreader
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Academic developmental editing

29/3/2022

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Want to know more about academic developmental editing? Laura Portwood-Stacer discusses what it involves and how to develop your skills.

Summary of Episode 87

In this episode, Louise and Denise chat with Laura Portwood-Stacer about:

What academic developmental editing is
Required skills and background
Why academic authors seek help from developmental editors
What do academic developmental editors do?
Why it's different from other types of non-fiction editing
The benefits to editors of offering an academic developmental editing service
How academic developmental editors find clients
Training and resources for academic developmental editors

Useful links and resources

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If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, thank you! That means the world to us. There are two tiers to choose from:

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‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Get in touch: Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor & Proofreader
Connect: Twitter at @LouiseHarnby, Facebook and LinkedIn
Learn: Books and courses
Discover: Resources for authors and editors

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Book-writing for editors

16/3/2022

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Thinking about writing a book for editors and proofreaders? Find out how Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri navigated their authorial collaboration.

Summary of Episode 86

In this episode, Louise, Denise and their guests chat about:

Networking for Freelance Editors: Intended readership
Challenging assumptions about networking
Why write a book?
Writing for editors: The burden of scrutiny
Co-authorship: Syncing schedules
Working efficiently and productively
The power of collaboration
The importance of trust in a writing partnership
Book-creation process: Beyond writing
Tips for editors who want to write a book

Useful links and resources

Find out more about the book: Networking for Freelance Editors
The Networking for Freelance Editors website
FREE downloadable networking worksheets
Contact Brittany Dowdle
Contact Linda Ruggeri

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If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, thank you! That means the world to us. There are two tiers to choose from:

EditPod Tea Pot: Buy us a cuppa and help keep the podcast ad-free and independent.
EditPod Tea Party: All of the above, plus you get exclusive access to quarterly live Q&As that help you keep your business on track.

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‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Discover how to scale your editing business and earn extra income

Learn how to supplement your editing earnings by creating problem-solving products, including books, that customers will love to buy, and all using your existing knowledge base.

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Get in touch: Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor & Proofreader
Connect: Twitter at @LouiseHarnby, Facebook and LinkedIn
Learn: Books and courses
Discover: Resources for authors and editors

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Do editors and proofreaders need a website?

4/3/2022

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Find out why you need a website if you want your editing or proofreading business to be visible and verifiable.

Summary of Episode 85

In this episode, Louise and Denise chat about:

Why you need a website even if you work only with publishers and packagers
Why editorial directories aren't enough
Why word of mouth has limitations
How clients use websites for quality control
Why a website future-proofs your business
Current audience expectations around professionalism
Websites versus social media presence
Controlling your own land
Creating a branded digital space
Competing with colleagues who have websites

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If you'd like to support The Editing Podcast, thank you! That means the world to us. There are two tiers to choose from:

EditPod Tea Pot: Buy us a cuppa and help keep the podcast ad-free and independent.
EditPod Tea Party: All of the above, plus you get exclusive access to quarterly live Q&As that help you keep your business on track.

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Music credit

‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Craft a website that gets you work!

Want to learn how to craft a standout editorial website that makes you visible in the search engines and compels your ideal clients to hire you?

Check out Editor Website Essentials, my flagship online training course created just for editors and proofreaders.

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