Building an editing portfolio that converts browsers into buyers

About this episode

This episode discusses how to create an effective editing or proofreading portfolio that attracts clients.

Learn how to create an editing or proofreading portfolio that wins you clients. Listen to find out more about Why Your Portfolio Matters What Makes a Portfolio Convert What to Include in Each Portfolio Entry What If You Can’t Show Client Work? Writing for Your Ideal Client How to Design and Structure Your Portfolio Page Keeping Your Portfolio Fresh Common Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid Book series: Notes from the Podcast Want to hone your editorial business skills? Our actionable guides and workbooks help you plan and implement a programme for business growth and development. Find out more here: https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/notes.html Support The Editing Podcast Tip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing. theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/support Join our Patreon community: Our patrons benefit from access to PDF transcripts for episodes featuring just Louise and Denise, and for some of our guest episodes. Tier-2 patrons also receive bonus content for most episodes. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production Liv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit…

People in this episode

Hosts: Louise Harnby, Denise Cowle

Topics covered

• editing portfolio
• proofreading
• client acquisition
• portfolio design
• business growth
• common mistakes

Keywords

• editing portfolio
• proofreading
• client work
• portfolio design
• business skills
• common mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Editing Podcast, Patreon, livcowle.com, denisecowleeditorial.com, harnby.co/fiction-editing, Kevin MacLeod

Books & works: Vivacity

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