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Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle?

29/3/2022

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​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.
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​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

  • Contact Laura
  • Read The Book Proposal Book
  • Train as an academic developmental editor


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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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  • 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.
SUPPORT THE EDITING PODCAST


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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
  • 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.
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​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


​Join our Patreon community

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.
SUPPORT THE EDITING PODCAST


​Music credit

‘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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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
  • 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.
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​Summary of Episode 85

In this episode, Louise and Denise chat about:
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  • 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


Join our Patreon community

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.
SUPPORT THE EDITING PODCAST


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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/


Craft a website that gets you work!

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​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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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
  • Connect: Twitter at @LouiseHarnby, Facebook and LinkedIn
  • Learn: Books and courses
  • Discover: Resources for authors and editors
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