Podcasts about copyediting

How not to lose your mind about typos, proofing, and addressing corrections at various stages of editing. Also endorsement quotes, ARCs, and what the expectations are. Plus Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?RELUCTANT WIZARD is out now!! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizardYou can preorder STRANGE FAMILIAR at https://www.jeffekennedy.com/strange-familiarThe posture-correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAYou can buy tickets for Wild & Windy in Phoenix (February 2025) here https://www.wildandwindybookevent.com/phoenix-authorsJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/nOGu3oL6LWgSupport the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

Many people feel trapped in jobs they don't enjoy, thinking it's too late to change. But it's never too late to pursue a career you love! Join Deborah as she chats with Lisa de Caux about following your passions and the fulfillment that comes from realigning with your true self. When you find work that resonates with who you are, life feels more meaningful and rewarding! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Lisa's journey of transitioning from accounting to editing and proofreading.How can returning to the career you first loved lead to greater fulfillment?The importance of research, networking, and finding a supportive community when considering a career change.How does Lisa approach her role as an editor when working with clients?And much more! About Lisa:Lisa is an editor and proofreader specializing in business books and fiction. She spent many years as a chartered accountant before retraining as an editor and proofreader. Now, she gets to embrace her degree in English lit! Connect with Lisa de Caux!Website: https://www.ldceditorial.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldceditorial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisadecaux/Copyediting, proofreading, and proof-editing services: https://www.ldceditorial.co.uk/Services Book Recommendation:Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain  Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Send us a textIn this solocast episode, host Jason Mudd discusses how to improve your media pitches and craft news releases journalists will notice.Tune in to learn more!Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. How to improve four media pitch examples2. Keep your pitch short and visually appealing.3. Tailor your pitch to match the journalist's beat.4. Offer value — why should the journalist care?5. Have a copy editor review the release. Quotables“About half of the news stories they write come from media pitches. So media pitching works when it's done right. Media pitching works when you have a relationship or attempt to build a relationship; you don't need a relationship to get media coverage.” — @JasonMudd9“You just want to send a teaser and have them say, ‘You know what, I would like to hear more' or ‘This isn't a good fit for me.' But instead of doing it in 10 paragraphs, what if you just did it in three sentences?” — @JasonMudd9“That's why we believe in having copy editors on our team who are grammarians. They're experts at what they do — the red-pen police or the people who correct your grammar in public that you don't like.” — @JasonMudd9“If you can't tell me who said it, then I'm probably not going to quote you on it.” — @JasonMudd9“You should not send a news release, or even a media pitch, through blast … think 1-to-1 with each media pitch that you send out.” — @JasonMudd9“More targeted, more selective pitches are going to help you be more successful.” — @JasonMudd9 “Just like in dating, just like in sales, in media pitching, the intent of the first meeting is to get a second meeting.” — @JasonMudd9 If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others or leave us a quick podcast review.About Jason Mudd, Axia PRJason Mudd is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist for some of America's most admired brands. Since 1994, he's worked with American Airlines, Budweiser, Dave & Buster's, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon. He founded Axia in July 2002. Forbes named Axia one of America's Best PR Agencies.Guest's contact info and resources:Jason Mudd on XJason Mudd on LinkedInAxia Public Relations 10 elements of news10 elements of news with Jason Mudd | On Top of PR Podcast1:1 consultations and training with Axia Support the show On Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands. On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

Tune in to hear about the latest enhancements at Write My Wrongs Co! Discover how new and improved copyediting services are now available to support authors in perfecting their manuscripts. Find out how these updates make high-quality editing more accessible. Write My Wrongs Co City: Emeryville Address: 3801 San Pablo Ave Website: https://writemywrongs.co/ Phone: +1-888-231-0680 Email: info@writemywrongs.co

#writerwednesday Earn your Copyediting Certification- Source: Writers Digest University TODAY @ 1 PM EST #WriterWednesdays hosts Crystal @booksandsoul1 brings you information on how you can earn your copy editing certification. Do you want to become an editor? Hone your self-editing skills? Tune in today and learn how. Only on the @getcaughtuppodcast Follow us on, TIKTOK, YOUTUBE & IG: @getcaughtuppodcast Sponsorships anchor.fm/getcaughtup ..... #podcaster #dopeblackpodcasts #podcastmovement #spotifyforpodcasters #anchorfm #itunespodcast #podcastsofinstagram #podcastnetwork #podcasts #blackpodcasts #podcastlife #blackminds #podcasthost #newpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastcommunity #blackvlogger #castbox #googlepodcasts #applepodcast #authorpodcast #bookreadersofinstagram #writerwednesdays #getcaughtuppodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getcaughtup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getcaughtup/support

Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Christine Ma, to talk about the copyediting and proofreading process. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about planning the perfect birthday and/or vacation! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. See info about Grace Lin's books here: gracelin.com. Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/ Find Christine Ma here: https://mschristinema.com/

Would you like to add copy editing, project editing and proofing to your suite of services? If so, then this is the episode for you. Matt Davies is a leading copy editor. He specialises in the health care and government sectors and has created a thriving business that lets him work on his terms so that he has the time and space to pursue his true passion – writing novels. He's already written three and he is just going from strength to strength. Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Kathleen and Adanna for another insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing as they get into the nitty-gritty of manuscript editing with Lynn Varon, a seasoned editor. Lynn sheds light on common manuscript pitfalls while sharing her editing journey fueled by a lifelong passion for reading and a keen eye for good writing.Drawing from her extensive background in editing, Lynn compares the editing processes for magazines and books, emphasizing the importance of serving both the writer and the reader to craft compelling narratives.Listeners gain valuable insights into tailoring their writing to engage readers effectively and receive constructive feedback, particularly in nonfiction works where delivering information interestingly and logically is paramount. Lynn and the hosts also discuss the significance of understanding the target audience to broaden market appeal, highlighting the sometimes conflicting priorities between creative vision and commercial viability for authors.Exploring the editor's role further, the three discuss the delicate balance between constructive criticism from your editor while preserving the writer's vision and acknowledging the value of finding an editor who aligns with the author's goals. This episode also addresses common fears authors may have about editors and the editorial process. Offering reassurance that collaborative relationships, particularly with freelance editors, can empower authors with greater control over their work. Practical advice is shared for navigating the editor selection process, including the importance of rapport and clarifying editing needs upfront.Listeners are encouraged to participate in Lynn Varon's upcoming webinar as part of WPN's Webinar series, where she will share further insights into the publishing process and offer guidance for aspiring writers. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Lynn's expertise and elevate your manuscript to its fullest potential.For more information and updates, visit Lynn Varon's website at varon.com and mark your calendars for the webinar on February 29 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. You can register at wpnwebinars.com. Can't attend live? No problem; sign up for access to the recording and additional resources following the event. Lynn also sits on the board of WPN as treasurer to guide you on your publishing journey, so you can trust in Lynn's expertise as editor.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

In this episode, my former client, Jonathan Bryant, shares his story of leaving law to pursue UX Research, which actually didn't end up working out in the traditional sense, but put him exactly where he needed to be to realize copyediting was his thing. He is now the founder and freelance copyeditor behind Mercury Editorial Services, LLC. Cheering you on, Kelsey Kemp + Audrey Bagarus Free career coaching resources: Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → ⁠⁠Watch Here⁠⁠⁠ More of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → ⁠Download here⁠⁠ Schedule a free, 30 min consultation to get our help with your career → ⁠⁠Schedule here⁠⁠ Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠thecalledcareer.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@kelsey_thecalledcareer⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠The Called Career⁠

Edwin is joining the dots between communications, engagement and impact. Sarah's guest for this episode is Edwin Colyer, founder of the research communications and engagement agency, Scientia Scripta. Edwin talks about Copyediting for David Attenborough, writing for New Scientist and painting pictures with words The joys of having colleagues and being able to create your own workplace culture Moving from just telling impact stories to helping create them Building a business that connects the dots between communication, engagement and impact Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage Connect to Edwin on LinkedIn  Follow the podcast on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Sign up for Research Adjacent Round-Up monthly newsletter   Theme music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay

Dr. Julie Conzelmann is a highly accomplished business leader with over 35 years of experience in various organizational roles, including deputy director, financial officer, project specialist, tutor, founder of a successful editing business, peer reviewer for journal publications, and founding member, president, and editor-in-chief of a start-up journal article publication. With a Doctorate in Management specializing in Organizational Leadership, earned from the University of Phoenix, Dr. Conzelmann is also certified in copyediting and tutoring from the University of California San Diego and the National Tutoring Association, respectively. Dr. Conzelmann is also dedicated to helping others meet their academic and personal goals through instructional and advising positions. — Dr. Julie Conzelmann Links: Website: www.superioreditingservices.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drconzelmanncopyeditor/ — PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t — CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/ — OUTLINE: 1:35 - How did Dr. Julie get started in editing? 3:29 - How she got started in the publishing industry. 6:14 - The process of becoming a copy editor. 11:35 - Dr. Julie's mission and mission. 16:59 - Do you use your corporate experience in dealing with clients? 23:15 - I wish we could all work together. 29:37 - The importance of mentors and mentors. 35:23 - The ultimate goal is to edit your dissertation. 37:54 - How did the book come about? 42:58 - How to turn your dissertation into a journal article? 48:49 - What's the process for a client interview? 1:01:16 - The importance of charging for your work. 1:06:37 - Advice for women who want to start a business.

It's always helpful to get a glimpse into how others approach their editing projects. No two editors are the same, and there isn't one right way to get the job done. So whether it's for new tips, things you haven't thought of, or just to make your process more efficient, I'm sharing ten prechecks I do at the beginning of every copyediting project I take on.In this episode, you'll learn the following:03:35 – The number one rule I check for and we should all be following in 202305:58 – One tool in CMOS that is going to be your best friend08:30 – How to get your hands on my 60-page Elevate Your Editing Resource Guide, which includes 300+ commonly confused words10:43 – A quick way to switch out straight quotes and apostrophes for curlyConnect:Book a free 15-minute callJoin the Freelance Editors ClubTara on InstagramTara on Facebook

S19 Ep4 Good News Good News Station Eternity gets a second printing! Team Rejection Count: 19 Main Topic: Evil Mur Appears and Shares Essential Writing Advice The endless fount of writing wisdom that is Evil Mur was summoned for her first appearance in 2023, and she answers all questions about short stories and novels, submitting to agents, managing plots and characters, crafting realistic dialogue, and more Copyediting and Proofreading (this is the program Summer the producer is in now): ACES: The Society for Editing  Links Lava Fountain Pens  Jason Sanford  File 770  Socials: Twitter, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate February 2, 2023 | Season 19 Ep 04 | murverse.com Copyright 2023, Mur Lafferty | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License

First off, copywriting and copyediting are not the same thing. That you may already know. But, in this episode Nicki and Kate elaborate on why the two are completely different skills and why you don't have to offer both. Listen in to learn why being a professional copywriter doesn't make you a professional copy editor.  --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here  Mentioned In This Episode What Is Copywriting?New York Times Copyediting Test

Trading services, copyediting, and putting your best foot forward . . . Today, Greta and Megan have a conversation with prolific action thriller writer and editor, Steven Moore.Englishman Steven's innate love of travel and a degree in anthropology and archaeology informed his action thriller fiction novels. Steven has lived on five continents and visited almost sixty countries, and sets most of his novels in places he has either lived or spent an extended period of time. When not on the road with his writer wife Leslie, Norwich in the UK is home, which they share with their rescue cats Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald and their rescue puppy Charles Dickens. Steven has written and co-written 27 books and has copyedited over 100 books in the last three-ish years. He gives us his best advice on how to find and choose an editor, as well as what writers should do to prepare their manuscript before sending it off to their editor. Final Question: Have you hired an editor? What was your experience? Let's chat on the Facebook page @AuthorWheelFree Resource: The Top 5 Roadblocks Aspiring Authors Must Overcome, available for free when you join our newsletter at www.AuthorWheel.com/stuff.Follow Us! Steven MooreBooks: https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Moore/e/B00OBRTPAY/Website: https://www.stevenmooreauthor.com/#condor-publishingThe Author Wheel:Website: www.AuthorWheel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWheelGreta Boris:Website: www.GretaBoris.comFacebook: @GretaBorisAuthorInstagram: @GretaBorisMegan Haskell:Website: www.MeganHaskell.comFacebook & Instagram: @MeganHaskellAuthor Support the showFREE Mini Email CourseHave you ever struggled to explain to others exactly what you write? Or wondered which of the many fiction ideas running through your brain you should tackle? If so, The Author Wheel's new mini-course might be your solution. 7 Days to Clarity: Uncover Your Author Purpose will help you uncover your core writing motivations, avoid shiny-thing syndrome, and create clear marketing language. Each daily email will lead you step by step in defining your author brand, crafting a mission statement, and distilling that statement into a pithy tagline. And, best of all, it's free. Click here to learn more!

Christy Krumm Richard is a freelance editor, book coach, and author of the book Shot: A Couple, a Country, and the Stubborn Quest for Hope. She has a keen eye for detail and a heart for telling stories. Her mission is to help writers exit the echo chamber of their own thoughts by providing valuable feedback, clarity, accountability, and answers to their burning questions about the writing and publishing process. She has a Masters Degree in English and a Certificate in Copyediting from University of Chicago. She lives in Long Beach, California with her husband and her toddler son. My website: christykrummrichard.com Instagram: @christykrummrichard Sign up for her newsletter here What we talk about: -Ghost writing -Getting started with writing your book -Feeling the discomfort and staying in it -Finding your support network ___________________________________________ Naomi Geidel - Life Purpose & Transition Coach for Creatives Follow me on Instagram: @acreativepurpose Follow me on Facebook: A Creative Purpose Podcast: A Creative Purpose with Naomi Sign up for my weekly support & encouragement here: www.naomigeidel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-creative-purpose/message

While every translator needs editing and proofreading skills, you have to have a passion for it and be a true grammar nerd to make this your specialty—and that fits translator Eve Bodeux to a tee. Learn the skills required, the only reason behind every change in the text, and why technology hasn't replaced humans in the editing, proofreading, and copyediting process when she sits down to talk with Inside Specialization's guest host Gloria Cabrejos. Eve also offers up one simple tip that goes a long way in proofing your own work—don't miss it!

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In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Alex Kapitan discuss Alex's work in the world of copyediting and how Alex resists the oppressive structures of the field. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting the work on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: It could be useful if someone ran a copyediting service, published by Julia Wise on April 29, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Here are some services EAs might use more if they had easier access:- copyediting (in-depth editing of a piece to making it clearer, etc)- proofreading (more nitty-gritty spelling and grammar checking)- formatting into a specific format (markdown, etc)Larger organizations usually hire or contract with at least one copyeditor and to help make their written work clearer and more consistent. But a lot of people might want occasional copyediting and not find it worthwhile to go through the hassle of finding someone to do it. Particularly if they want someone with enough knowledge of EA that they can help improve and clarify EA-specific material.A colleague writes, "I've had ~10 people ask me in the last year about finding copyeditor services, and have recommended them to many more people. Would be great to have a bank of available people who authors could hire."I would be excited if someone started a project coordinating this! Similar to what Pineapple Operations is doing with personal and executive assistants. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

We bet that if we ask you to think about a fantasy narrative that involves elves, dwarves, and a mysterious looming darkness on the horizon, you can think of a title or two . . . or even ten. Is fantasy becoming overrated today? Have we had our fill of these kinds of stories in our books and on our screen? Let's talk about that!

From rags to riches. A peasant girl with a heart of gold. Saved by true love. These are just some of the tropes that we associate with "Cinderella" as well as its many, many variations in media. What is it about this fairy tale that makes us come back for more and pine for predictable but addictive love stories just like it? That's our topic for this episode!

When it comes to our favorite fictional detective, we know that we've seen Sherlock Holmes, both the character and the overall stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, being adapted into several movies and series over the years. What makes the man from Baker Street and his adventures so adaptable throughout history? We're here to talk about that and more!

On this episode, we're veering away from our usual Grammar Chaos discussions to try to answer a very simple-sounding question: "Is water wet?" What do you think about when you hear a question like that? Is it mind-boggling? Is it possible? Does it make your brain hurt a little? Tune in as we talk about that!

In the golden age of binge-watching series, courtesy of Netflix, do you enjoy watching episode after episode (and postponing trips to the bathroom)? Or do you miss the days when TV shows would release a new episode every week, making you wait for days with unbearable anticipation? Let's talk about that!

From the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movies to the "Arcane: League of Legends" Netflix series, video game adaptations are surprising both gamers and avid movie and series watchers alike with unexpected hits. Can fans expect a lot more successful adaptations in the future, or are these adaptations doomed to miss more than hit? We're here to talk about that!

Think back on your favorite cartoon-based toys and toy-based cartoons. Which came first? The movie/TV show/cartoon or the toy? Sounds like a real chicken-or-egg situation! Sit back and listen as we talk about our childhood favorites and discuss the relationship between toys and the media they've spawned or come from.

On this episode, we're taking a break from talking about past Grammar Chaos articles to talk about Wordle, a word game that's taking social media by storm. If you've been seeing a lot of yellow and green squares on your feeds and don't know what they mean, take a listen and find out!

Today's guest is a freelance editor from Durham, N.C. Laura is the owner of Archer Editorial Services. She exclusively provides editing to university presses. She also develops and conducts training for editors and publishers.   As defined by the Success Alliance, mastermind groups offer a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support to sharpen your business and personal skills. A mastermind group helps you and your group members achieve success. Members challenge each other to set strong goals and, more importantly, to accomplish them.   A mastermind group is not a class, group coaching, mentoring or networking, although it can have aspects of each of those things.   Laura became a certified life coach several years ago, which is where she was introduced to mastermind groups. Her mastermind group, called The Quad, started organically via a Facebook chat when she connected with several cool people she kept meeting at conferences. She later realized her group had been functioning like a mastermind group.   The Quad currently has seven members (despite the name) and was formed in 2015. Most of their communication is still through Facebook chat, but they also created a secret Facebook page to share resources.   The Quad has helped Laura with her business goals. Some of the benefits of her mastermind have been honest feedback, being challenged by the group, fresh ideas, accountability, a “kick in the pants,” brainstorming sessions, celebrations of each other's wins, and support in tough times.   Because of the mastermind group, Laura and Erin Brenner teamed up to buy Copyediting.com, which they reinvigorated. The business broke even and then started making a small profit. After three years of owning it, they sold it to ACES–the Society for Editing.   The Quad is all editors, all freelancers except for one, and all women. A mastermind group could be all people in your industry or could be people from various industries. You would get different benefits from each group.   It's important that everyone in the mastermind has the same intentions for what the group is and a similar scope of what they want to achieve.   The Quad has held in-person and virtual retreats together since 2016. At the in-person retreats, they invited a well-known person in their industry to have dinner with them.   For their retreats, the members collect data about their own business so they can measure how it's going. They analyze whether they hit their goals, where things need to change, what they learned.   The Quad's retreats include a “technology showcase,” where they teach each other certain tech skills. They also do “power hours” of administrative tasks and have one-hour “CEO time sprints,” focusing on the bigger goals.   To start a mastermind, look around you—who do you think is cool and interesting? Just start reaching out to people you want to get to know better. First, see if you “click.” You don't have to immediately ask them to join your new mastermind group.   To communicate with your mastermind group, you could consider Facebook chat, Slack, Discord or Zoom. It's important to talk through the format and your communication goals and expectations.   When you are thinking about joining a group, ask about the structure, member expectations, and communication timeline and format.   Biz Bite: Schedule CEO Time   Resources:   Archer Editorial Services Inc.   Laura's training and courses   Laura's book, “Juggling on a High Wire: The Art of Work-Life Balance When You're Self-Employed”   Episode #22 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Create a Better Work-Life Balance, with Laura Poole   Laura on Twitter   Laura on LinkedIn   Laura on Instagram   Join the Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group.   Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee.  

Cooking. Survival. Competition. Drama. Dating. There are all kinds of reality shows that pop up on our TVs or streaming services. But what about them makes them so appealing? Is it that they're based on reality? Are they REALLY based on reality? Is there always something going on behind the scenes for every reality show? We're here to talk about that and more!

We're excited to cover Disney's latest animated film, Encanto, for our first review of the year! From its catchy tunes to its memorable characters and striking storyline, Encanto is a definite visual treat for any viewer of any age, and we can't sing its praises enough.

As we usher in the new year, let's not forget the best and most memorable parts of the old one. On this episode, we sit back and talk at length about our favorite movies, shows, albums, and trends of 2021. Here's to hoping we'll encounter more in 2022!

We're kicking off the new year with a brand new Grammar Chaos episode: the difference between "weary" and "wary"! Sit back and tune in, and hopefully, you won't grow "weary" of our tips on being "wary" about proper vocab!

Kristin N. Spencer spends part of each day imagining up new worlds and beings when she isn't busy with her three children, two dogs, and husband. When she's not writing, editing, or mothering, you can find her sewing cosplay costumes, watching geekesque movies, or reading voraciously. Her purpose in life is to help people tell awesome stories, and her favourite shape is a hexagon.In this episode, you'll learn:Why copy editing is so importantWhat the differences between copy editing and proofreading areHow to work with a copy editorWhy Microsoft Word is a magical editing toolShow notes:00.00 – Introductions01.45 – Every story?!03.41 – Just write it!06.00 – Interview with Kristin Spencer08.20 – What even is copy editing?11.20 – What is nesh?11.50 – What's the difference between proofreading and copyediting?15.15 – Common copyediting mistakes that writers make.21.00 – Proofreading cannot happen until copyediting has happened.22.30 – Are adverbs a dirty word?26.00 – The 6 story killers!28.30 – Gotta get the hook.31.30 – The perils of over describing.34.00 – Don't try and sound fancy for no reason.37.00 – Stick in the right head!43.20 – What to do with those scenes you need to get rid of.45.00 – Tense, tense, tense some more!48.10 – Stick to formatting standards.50.55 – Tell tale signs that you skipped the copyediting…57.00 – When do you even start copy editing?1.03.00 – How do you choose a copyeditor?1.05.30 – Which one book changed Kristin's life?1.08.25 – A gift for all of our listeners!1.10.00 – Where can you find out more about Kristin? (and find a copyeditor!)Read the book that changed Kristin's lifeAmazon UK *Amazon US **Affiliate link. It won't cost you any extra to purchase through one of our links, but we will get a small commission for every purchase.

It's time for another "hot takes" episode! Our controversial question of the day is "Are plain or straight novels better or worse than graphic novels?" You'd be surprised by our answers!

"Wham!" "Pow!" "Boom!" If you've seen these colorful words and other onomatopoeia splashed across the pages of your reading material, then you should be very familiar with the world of comics and graphic fiction. Tune in as we talk about how comics, both classic and modern, have evolved alongside (or even into) graphic novels and how this genre has lasted in the heart of readers for decades.

We're back for another series review, and this time, we're talking about the Netflix series "Locke & Key," based on the comic books by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriquez. Do we love it? Do we hate it? Tune in to find out!

We hear these words a lot on social media and even in economics lessons, but what really is the basic difference between the words "equality" and "equity"? Join us as we talk about that on our latest Grammar Chaos episode!

What's the magic by which the Word document you've been working on for so many weeks and months is transformed into a book? Jo Bottrill, head of Newgen UK, is a book production expert who's worked with thousands of authors to perform exactly that magic, and in this conversation he not only demystifies the production process but also explains what you as the author can do to make it as smooth and effective as possible. From copy-editing to repurposing for multiple formats, typesetting to cover design, discover exactly what's involved in transforming a manuscript into a beautiful book you can be proud of.

Do you play music while you read or study? What kind of music? Or do you prefer dead silence? We're here to talk about that and more!

How have the tales of old fared in today's modern world? We're here to discuss our thoughts on fairy tales adapted for the screen.

Join us as we indulge in our favorite childhood stories and ponder on why they're still so prevalent in literature today.

Similar words like “arcane” and “arcana” can be tricky and finicky, so we're here to sort out the differences between them!

What we call “period pieces” abound in media today, but what makes a work of fiction a “period piece”? Tune in as we discuss!

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Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned business owner, you likely have heard about the importance of having an email subscriber list. That is because email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to sell products and services to customers that want more of what you have to offer.  Last year, I sat down with Francis Nayan, a copywriter, entrepreneur and world traveler, who works specifically with companies, small business owners, and freelancers to craft emotional, story driven emails that convert.  Hear how he got started with this work and how you can  implement an email marketing strategy for your own business.  Let's get into it.    Follow @millennialdreamers.

Denise and Louise talk to Laura Poole, a professional copyeditor who specializes in working with university presses on scholarly non-fiction, mainly in the humanities. Laura discusses the importance of fact checking. Listen to find out more about: What a copyediting service includes When fact checking takes place in the editorial process Fiction: place names, historical accuracy, idiom, dates, etymology Non-fiction: people names, obscure terms, place names, dates, protecting author reputation Differences between spot checking and fact checking Fact checking for consistency across series Print versus digital: preventing reputational damage in the long term Tools for fact checking Who's responsible for fact checking? Effective and sensitive querying of facts in non-fiction Artistic licence with facts in fiction Mentioned in the show: Laura Poole, Archer Editorial: https://www.sfep.org.uk/directory/laura-poole (https://www.sfep.org.uk/directory/laura-poole) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapoole/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapoole/) Tool: Internet Movie Database (IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/ (https://www.imdb.com/) Tool: The Historical Thesaurus of English: https://ht.ac.uk/ (https://ht.ac.uk/) Tool: Google Ngram Viewer: https://books.google.com/ngrams (https://books.google.com/ngrams) Tool: CIA – The World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/) Tool: The New Food Lover's Companion (Barron's Cooking Guide) Tool: The Art of Firearms in Fiction: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/the-art-of-firearms-in-fiction.html (https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/the-art-of-firearms-in-fiction.html)   Denise and Louise https://www.denisecowleeditorial.com/ (Denise Cowle Editorial Services) (non-fiction) https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/ (Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor) (fiction)   Music credit ‘Vivacity' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)