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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 30 MIN

Episode 23: When to stop editing

from The Creative Life Podcast · host Holly and Thea

You’ve made it to the finish line, the creative project you’ve put your heart and soul into is finally done and dusted… but the real fun has only just started. In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast, Holly and Thea talk about all things editing. What do we mean by underediting and overediting? Is there a scientific method to the art of the edit? And, perhaps most importantly, how do you know when to step back from a creative piece and LEAVE IT ALONE? We delve into all these questions and more in this jam packed episode! Also featuring: live demonstrations, novel congratulations, and the return of The Gut Instinct. Let’s dive into it!Thea’s creative shoutout: The Goblin Emperor – book by Katherine Addison Holly’s creative shoutout: Untitled, 1986 – artwork by Keith Piper, on display at the Manchester Art Gallery

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