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Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e)

October 01, 2026

What 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 O’Connell, the master behind much of the magic of Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e).We’re sharing the story behind Pique Post: why we wanted to create an analog experience specifically for editors, what inspired us to bring a little surprise and creativity back to the mailbox, and how the idea grew from a ...

Working with the Big 5

September 01, 2026

What 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, experience, and professional relationships that can help editors break into Big Five—Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and Macmillan Publishers.Crystal shares how she built her career as a copyeditor, proofreader, and authenticity reader and explains why there is no single p...

The Art of Editing Memoir

August 01, 2026

Editing 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 of Monocle Editing discusses the unique responsibilities that come with helping writers transform personal experiences into stories that connect with readers.We explore how memoir editors approach structure, emotional truth, and sensitive subject matter without taking control of the writer’s story. Barbie also shares...