The Editing Podcast

Dealing with editorial scope creep and client boundaries

April 10, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Learn how to manage scope creep and set healthy boundaries in your editorial work.Listen to find out more aboutWhat is scope creep?Why scope creep happensHow to prevent scope creepSpotting scope creep earlySetting and communicating boundariesHow to say no (nicely)When it’s time to reassessThe emotional side of boundary settingBook series: Notes from the PodcastWant 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.htmlSupport The Editing PodcastTip your hosts: Support Louise and Denise with a one-off tip of your choosing.theeditingpodcast.captivate.fm/supportJoin 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/editingpodcastDenise and LouiseDenise Cowle: denisecowleeditorial.comLouise Harnby: harnby.co/fiction-editingPost-productionLiv Cowle: livcowle.comMusic credit'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacityLicence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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