Learn about tools to help you work better and faster

Dig into this toolbox of resources. They'll help you speed up your editing and proofreading process and increase your hourly rate.
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Articles about editing and proofreading tools

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Free templates for editors and proofreaders

3 free time-saving templates

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Find your national editorial society

There are national and regional editorial societies all over the globe! To find one that fits your journey, and discover what it has to offer in terms of resources, community and training, click on the button below.

Free checklist and booklets

Proofreading checklist

I've proofread over 500 books for the mainstream publishing industry. The checklist is based on the house guidelines provided by the publishers I've worked for, and is for anyone checking final designed page proofs.

Free editorial glossary

This glossary demystifies over 100 fiction writing, editing and publishing terms. ​
Both are free when you sign up to The Editorial Letter!

Guidance on inclusive and respectful writing

Explore resources that help editors and writers work to actively consider whether the words in a novel are driving story forward and enriching readers, or causing unintended harm. 

​The tools linked to in this booklet aim to help you apply good editorial judgement to fiction from a conscious-language perspective.

Keep track of your brand essentials

Recording brand-critical information ensures your website and other business materials are consistent and ooze with the flavour of you!​
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This sample booklet shows you how I did it. Download a free PDF here:
The Canva template is included free with Branding for Business Growth, Marketing Toolbox for Editors and Editor Website Essentials. Log in to access the template and create your own brand book quickly. If you don't yet have access, take advantage of the course discounts when you download the sample booklet.

6 free booklets to help you increase productivity

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Training for editors and proofreaders

Start a Fiction Editing Business

This webinar introduces you to the different types of fiction editing, the types of clients you're most likely to be working with, the language they'll use when searching for editorial support, finding work, and some suggestions for training and skills development.

Learn about style sheets

This self-paced course teaches editors and proofreaders how to create and use branded style sheets that improve efficiency and consistency, and demonstrate professionalism. The course includes a free customizable template.​

Using MS Word styles

This 13-minute webinar shows writers and editors how to bring consistency to their book-file interiors using Microsoft Word's styles tool.

Preparing for editing

​This 14-minute webinar offers writers 12 tips on how to make a book file ready for an editor and avoid wasting time on unnecessary design.​

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Listen to The Editing Tools Collection

In these episodes of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss various tools that help editors and proofreaders increase efficiency and productivity. ​Plus, there’s a primer on publishing lingo!