The Editor's Half Hour podcast

The Editor's Half Hour

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.

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.

 

#35

Finding your Happy Place as a Freelance Editor

In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, Nadia Pupa talks with Marie Ellis, founder of M... more

01 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:13

01 Oct 2025


#34

Snip Snip: The Art of Concise Editing

If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you may have seen this episode’s guest in action—Lau... more

01 Sep 2025

32 MINS

32:10

01 Sep 2025


#33

Not Your Grandma's Grammar

In “Not Your Grandma’s Grammar,” we dive deep into the evolving landscape of language, exp... more

01 Aug 2025

35 MINS

35:36

01 Aug 2025


#32

Developmental Editing for World-Building

Developmental editor and anthropologist Andrew Hodges shares his view of the editor’s role... more

01 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:55

01 Jul 2025


#31

Editing Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

In this episode of The Editor’s Half Hour, Nadia Geagea Pupa welcomes editor Rachel Lapido... more

01 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:16

01 Jun 2025


#30

STEM/Medical Editing

In this special double feature episode, I’m joined by two standout voices from this year’s... more

01 May 2025

27 MINS

27:08

01 May 2025


#29

The Newsletter Niche for Freelancers

Let’s be real—promoting yourself can feel like a microfiber cloth snagging on dry skin. Ic... more

01 Apr 2025

32 MINS

32:07

01 Apr 2025


#28

Copy Editor's Lifestyle Guide

What if copy editing was more than just a profession—what if it was a lifestyle? In this e... more

01 Mar 2025

42 MINS

42:42

01 Mar 2025


#27

Responsible AI Content Policies

AI is transforming the way we edit, write, and create—but where do we draw the ethical lin... more

01 Feb 2025

43 MINS

43:45

01 Feb 2025


#26

Lori Paximadis: Systems and Shortcuts to Increase Productivity

Welcome back to The Editor's Half Hour podcast! We're kicking off the year with an... more

01 Jan 2025

37 MINS

37:07

01 Jan 2025


#25

Madeleine Vasaly: The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style

In this special episode and season finale, I interviewed Madeleine Vasaly, the author of t... more

01 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:59

01 Dec 2024


#24

Melissa Haskin: The Inside Scoop on Editing Cookbooks

When you pick up a cookbook, do you ever wonder how it all comes together? From the ingred... more

01 Nov 2024

39 MINS

39:19

01 Nov 2024


#23

Mekiya Outini: Working with EFL Writers

In this insightful episode, we dive into the nuanced world of editing for English as a For... more

01 Oct 2024

33 MINS

33:56

01 Oct 2024


#22

Isabella Furth: Emotional Labor of Editing

Isabella Furth shares her insight about emotional labor and how it affects the editing pro... more

01 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:38

01 Sep 2024


#21

Debbie Berne: Book Design for Editors

For about 20 years, the University of Chicago Press has been looking to publish a book abo... more

01 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:22

01 Aug 2024