In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss sample edits – what they are, how they can help, and who they’re useful for.

Listen to find out more about:

• Asking for multiple sample edits of the same material
• What to expect from sample line/copyedits versus proofreads
• Best versus best fit
• Pricing: are they free?
• Samples and scheduling
• Samples and filtering for ‘Frankenedits’
• Obligations and safe spaces

Editing bites

• Directory of Editorial Services: Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
• FutureLearn writing courses (free): Start Writing Fiction (OU), An Introduction to Screenwriting (UEA), Introduction to Forensic Science (University of Strathclyde; crime writers will find this useful)

Plus:

'Is Hiring a Developmental Editor Cheating?' by Molly McCowan

Episode transcripts

You can access transcripts of this episode via Denise and Louise's websites:

• Denise Cowle
• Louise Harnby

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Denise and Louise

• Denise Cowle Editorial Services (non-fiction)
• Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor (fiction)

Music credit

‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod...