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 biteshttps://www.sfep.org.uk/directory/ (Directory of Editorial Services): Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) FutureLearn writing courses (free): https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction (Start Writing Fiction) (OU), https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting (An Introduction to Screenwriting) (UEA), https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/introduction-to-forensic-science (Introduction to Forensic Science) (University of Strathclyde; crime writers will find this useful)

Plus: 'https://inkbotediting.com/2018/11/29/is-hiring-a-developmental-editor-cheating/ (Is Hiring a Developmental Editor Cheating?)' by Molly McCowan Episode transcriptsYou can access transcripts of this episode via Denise and Louise's websites: https://www.denisecowleeditorial.com/blog (Denise Cowle) https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/podcast.html (Louise Harnby)

Ask us a questionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's https://www.facebook.com/TheEditingPodcast (Facebook) page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louisehttps://www.denisecowleeditorial.com/ (Denise Cowle Editorial Services) (non-fiction) https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/ (Louise Harnby | Proofreader & Copyeditor) (fiction)

Music credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod...