The Editor's Half Hour
door Nadia Geagea Pupa
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The Case Against Prescriptivism in Editing Fiction
The Case Against Prescriptivism in Editing Fiction
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Step into the life of an editor for 30 minutes as we discuss the craft of editing, industry trends, and editorial resources. Join Nadia Geagea Pupa, host and co-founder of Pique Publishing, and her guests as they take a deep dive into the nuances and intricate details in the world of editing. Listen to real-life stories and secrets about the publishing process to help you build your editorial business and professional services.
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- The Case Against Prescriptivism in Editing Fiction · 32 minWhen it comes to editing fiction, it asks a lot of us. We need to understand structure, character, pacing, point of view, voice, and sentence-level craft—but knowing the…
- Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e) · 31 minWhat happens when two editors decide they want to spend a little less time staring at screens—and a little more time putting pencil to paper? In this episode, I’m joined by Riley…
- Working with the Big 5 · 26 minWhat does it really take to become a freelance editor for a major publishing house? In this episode, I talk with Crystal Yang, owner of Rabbit with a Red Pen, about the skills…
- The Art of Editing Memoir · 32 minEditing a memoir requires more than shaping a compelling narrative. It also requires sensitivity, trust, and a deep respect for the writer’s voice. In this episode, Barbie Halaby…
- Editing for Video Games · 32 minWhen most people think of editing, they think of books, magazines, newspapers, or websites. Video games rarely make the list. Yet behind every quest, character interaction…
- Technical Editing · 35 minTechnical editing is often overlooked in conversations about the publishing and editing industry, but it plays a critical role in how readers understand complex information. In…
- Manuscript Evaluations · 33 minMost writers think they’re ready for editing. Most manuscripts say otherwise. In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, Nadia Geagea Pupa explores one of the most…
- The Editor's Reality Check · 31 minIn this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, I’m joined by Tia Ross to talk about the realities behind one of the most misunderstood professions in publishing. At the center of our…
- Medical Editing · 32 minIn this episode, I interviewed Barbara Gastel about the evolving field of medical editing—and the persistent myths that keep talented editors from stepping into it. Barbara is…
- Romantasy Editing · 32 minEditing Romantasy Romantasy is having a moment—and for good reason. In this episode, I’m joined by editor Brenna Bailey-Davies for a thoughtful conversation about what makes…
- The Business of Being a Writer · 32 minJane Friedman: The Business of Being a Writer (and a Freelancer) In this episode, I talk with publishing expert, educator, and author Jane Friedman about the realities of…
- Inside the New Merriam-Webster Collegiate · 34 minFor the Season 3 finale of The Editor’s Half Hour, I’m joined by a truly extraordinary guest: Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster. With the highly anticipated…
- Book Marketing for Editors · 38 minBook Marketing for Editors What happens after the edits are done? In this episode, I interview Aryn Van Dyke, founder of Book Rockstar and former HarperCollins marketing expert…
- Finding your Happy Place as a Freelance Editor · 39 minIn this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, Nadia Pupa talks with Marie Ellis, founder of Muse Content and an experienced editor and content strategist. Marie shares how she helps…
- Snip Snip: The Art of Concise Editing · 32 minIf you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you may have seen this episode’s guest in action—Laura Poole. She’s become known for her signature ‘snip snip’ posts, where she takes a…
- Not Your Grandma's Grammar · 36 minIn “Not Your Grandma’s Grammar,” we dive deep into the evolving landscape of language, exploring what’s truly worth holding onto from the old-school grammar playbook and what’s…
- Developmental Editing for World-Building · 31 minDevelopmental editor and anthropologist Andrew Hodges shares his view of the editor’s role in shaping fictional worlds—especially in speculative fiction. He brings a unique…
- Editing Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) · 37 minIn this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, Nadia Geagea Pupa welcomes editor Rachel Lapidow for an in-depth look at the role editors play in the world of tabletop role-playing…
- STEM/Medical Editing · 27 minIn this special double feature episode, I’m joined by two standout voices from this year’s ACES conference in Salt Lake City. First, I interview Heather Saunders, president of…
- The Newsletter Niche for Freelancers · 32 minLet’s be real—promoting yourself can feel like a microfiber cloth snagging on dry skin. Ick. We’re editors, not salespeople! But fear not, because in this episode, I speak with…
