Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries
From The Editing Podcast by Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
April 10, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 154
About this episode
This episode discusses how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in editorial work.
Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work. Listen to find out more about What is scope creep? Why scope creep happens How to prevent scope creep Spotting scope creep early Setting and communicating boundaries How to say no (nicely) When it’s time to reassess The emotional side of boundary setting 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. patreon.com/editingpodcast Denise and Louise Denise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.com Louise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editing Post-production Liv Cowle: livcowle.com Music credit 'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity Licence…
People in this episode
Hosts: Louise Harnby, Denise Cowle
Topics covered
- scope creep
- editorial boundaries
- client management
- business skills
- emotional aspects of editing
Keywords
- scope creep
- editorial work
- boundaries
- client management
- business growth
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Organizations: The Editing Podcast, Patreon, Notes from the Podcast
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