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Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries

The editorial business tips collection Episode 154 • 10th April 2026 • The Editing Podcast • Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)

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150. Why CPD matters for editors and proofreaders

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141. When should an editor build their website?

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143. What are editorial reports, and should you write them?

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136. Editorial events: 10 practical tips for beginner presenters

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134. 7 tips for compelling titles to captivate your audience

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132. How to use an editorial marketing buddy to conquer overwhelm

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131. Human vs AI: How editors and proofreaders can remain relevant

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128. Should editors offer free discovery calls?

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125. How are opportunity costs affecting your editing business?

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124. What should I include in my editor services agreement?

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123. Does my editing business need a newsletter?

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122. 10 brand design tips for editors and proofreaders

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121. 7 ways for editors to get paid faster

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119. How to build relationship marketing into your editing and proofreading business

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117. 5 irresistible lead magnets for editors and proofreaders

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114. 5 ways editors can use text generative AI as a business tool

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111. How to manage a hectic editorial business schedule

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110. When to say goodbye to an editing client

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109. When is a price for editing ‘too low’?

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108. 5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 2

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107. 5 ways to be a more efficient editor and proofreader, part 1

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106. Reviewing your editing practice and planning for change

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104. 8 reference books for business writing and editing

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103. Why we don't tweet about content we hate

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102. 5 questions you should answer before writing a business book

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98. What are editorial professional standards?

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97. 4 reasons to go to an editorial conference

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88. Is proofreading or editing a good side hustle?

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85. Do editors and proofreaders need a website?

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84. Why editors and proofreaders should be networking

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83. 3 quick ways to improve the design of your editing website

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81. 5 ways to spruce up your editing or proofreading business in the year ahead

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79. Blogging tips for editors and authors #3: With Carol Saller

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77. Blogging tips for editors and authors #1: With Carol Saller

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71. Is professional editing and proofreading training necessary?

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69. How to choose a name for your editing or proofreading business

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68. Should editors and proofreaders specialize?

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66. 3 more tips on how editors can beat the marketing blues

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63. Accountability groups for editors

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61. 3 ways to overcome your fear of editorial marketing

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56. Why editors and proofreaders should use audio

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52. 6 ways to use audio for book promotion

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49. How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 2

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48. How to run and grow an editing and proofreading business. Q&A, Part 1

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46. Writing a content-marketing book. With John Espirian

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