Episode 143

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25th Jun 2025

What are editorial reports, and should you write them?

Learn about editorial reports, and whether you should provide them to clients.

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  • What an editorial report is
  • Why not all clients need editorial reports
  • What to include in an editorial report
  • How long editorial reports take to write
  • Why editors should create editorial reports
  • Tips for creating effective editorial reports

Course and report template

How to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial Report: Including a ready-to-go template that you can customize: www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com/perfect-editorial-report.html

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'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

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