Publishing services

Weak copy can undermine everything your writing is intended to achieve. Sloppy writing, spelling mistakes, gaps in logic, inconsistencies, weak illustrations, or a bad layout, all lead your reader to think: "If the writer doesn't care about their own work, why should I?"

Whether your project is a scholarly work, a travel guide, an annual report, a magazine or a website, you can rely on our high-quality and friendly service to get a copy that shines through the effective choice of words, pictures and design. We will discuss your project in depth with you, determine your individual needs, and use our expertise to make sure that your message comes across clear, succinct and compelling.

• Substantive editing and rewriting
• Copy-editing
• Proofreading
• Research and fact-checking
• Desktop publishing

What level of editing?

Substantive editing focuses on structure, content, flow, consistency and clarity. The editor checks that the messages are clear and easy to follow for the intended audience and that there are no gaps in logic. It may involve restructuring and/or rewriting part or all of the document.

Copy-editing focuses on detailed matters of grammar, syntax, punctuation, sentence and paragraph length, clarity of expression, style, and accuracy. The copy-editor will try to prevent embarrassing errors of fact and, upon agreement, check names, dates, quotations, etc.

Proofreading is the final step of the editing process. It ensures that the text is free from typographical errors and the final page proofs are ready for printing.

If you are not sure about the level of editing your document requires, we can assess a draft and recommend the necessary steps to finalise your work and get it ready for publishing.