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Editing your book is essential, whether you do it yourself or work with a pro. Join two professional editors as they explore how authors can make their publishing journeys easier.

​If you want to learn how to improve your writing and self-editing with tips, tools and guidance, The Editing Podcast is for you.

​Your hosts are Denise Cowle and Louise Harnby, two pro editors who help authors publish better books. We're both Advanced Professional Members of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), and we love to talk about editing. ​Come and join us!​
​​Or check out the show via your favourite podcast platform.

Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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I’m amazed by how much incredibly useful stuff you’re getting in there. Thank you!

Kate Minchin, author

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Such a great way for writers to learn about the editing process, why they need it and the various editorial steps involved. Easy to listen to and absorb. And there are giveaways too!

Alexa Tewkesbury, children's author and editor​

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Somehow these two brilliant editors manage to deliver a podcast that's focused and spontaneous, planned and improvised, informative and funny. I take notes! 

Virginia Durksen​, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Accessible to all, entertaining, inclusive – all over wonderful!

Janet MacMillan​, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Quickly gaining traction as the 'everything you ever wanted to know about editing but were too afraid to ask' resource.
 

Cathy Tingle​, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Delightful and informative professionals discussing the ins and outs of editing. Very useful for both authors and editors.

Laura Whittemore, editor​

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Gentle, informative advice for writers and editors that we can all use.​

Ruth Chernia, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Wonderfully informative for novice book writers as well as experienced editors who are looking to learn something new or to discover what is trending (the positive and the negative) in the editing world, in the UK and abroad. Clear, easy to understand language, and nice upbeat overall feeling. Highly recommend it​ 

Linda Ruggeri​, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Entertaining and informative podcast for aspiring and experienced editors and those who wish to work with them.​

​Carrie Blacker Helton, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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The Editing Podcast is a wonderful resource for both writers and editors! Denise and Louise are a pleasure to listen to, and the information they share is invaluable. Definitely give them a listen!

​Brenna Davies, editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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Of value to everyone on both sides of the writing-editing relationship [...] Denise and Louise chat warmly and knowledgeably as two consummate professionals sharing sage advice, giving in-depth insider tips and know-how, all done with an easy-to-listen-to, light-hearted touch!

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