File management and version control for editorial freelancers
From The Editing Podcast by Louise Harnby (fiction editor) and Denise Cowle (non-fiction editor)
May 5, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 155
About this episode
This episode discusses effective file management and version control strategies for editorial freelancers.
Learn about managing your files and folders containing editing and proofreading work. Listen to find out more about Why file management matters Setting up a logical folder system Naming files like a pro Sensible version control that won’t drive you bonkers Backing up your work Cloud storage and collaboration Tidying up old projects Tools that help Louise and Denise share their own personal experiences 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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Louise Harnby, Denise Cowle
Topics covered
- file management
- version control
- editing
- proofreading
- cloud storage
- collaboration
- tools for editors
Keywords
- file management
- version control
- editing tools
- proofreading
- cloud storage
- folder system
- backup
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Organizations: The Editing Podcast, Patreon, Notes from the Podcast
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