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

The Editing Podcast·Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)·20 July 2026·1h 10m

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In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise answer questions about how to run and grow an editing and proofreading business.Listen To Find Out More About:Increasing organic lead generationAssembly Bill 5 (AB5) and the impact on freelancers in CaliforniaThe benefits of working with publishers, packagers and project-management agenciesContent marketing: Solving clients problemsFacebook marketing: Ads, chatbots and website pixelsGoogle ads and sourcing professional expertiseManaging impostor syndromeAttracting indie genre-fiction authors: content marketing and brandingGetting work with publishersEthical promotion to a primed audienceTechnical writing and copy-writingChoosing a business nameBuilding an editorial business on a tight budgetUsing career expertise as a foundation for an editing specialismChoosing the right training courseBuilding a marketing strategyStarting an editing business when we care for young childrenScaling a business: Passive income streams, price increases, training, and premium servicesResearching markets and audiencesMaking a website visible Ask Us A QuestionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise And LouiseDenise Cowle Editorial ServicesLouise Harnby | Fiction Editor Music Credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.