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Why editors should review their businesses annually

17/12/2025

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Learn why doing an annual editorial business review is a good, professional habit.

Summary of episode 149

Find out more about the following:

What an annual business review is
Why regular reviews matter
Checking your financial health
Reviewing clients and projects
Realigning services and goals
Reviewing marketing and branding
Professional development
Celebrating success
How to do your own review

Listen to episode 149

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Music credit

'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

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

About Louise Harnby

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) and co-hosts The Editing Podcast.

Get in touch: Louise Harnby | Crime Fiction & Thriller Editor
Connect: X @LouiseHarnby, Facebook and LinkedIn
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Do editors and proofreaders need insurance?

17/12/2025

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Learn about insurance and what you might need for your editing and proofreading business.

Summary of episode 148

Find out more about the following:

Why insurance matters
Common risks that editors and proofreaders face
Insurance policy options
How to choose the right insurance
How much insurance might cost

Listen to episode 148

Get the podcast book series

These five guides (available in print or ebook) capture the essence of our conversations on the podcast covering five core themes: editorial foundations, growth, sustainability, legacy and marketing.

Buy now from from Amazon or find out more about the series.

Support The Editing Podcast

Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.

Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Members of our Second Cup tier get extra free bonus content too!