COPY EDITING

Copy editing is an in-depth process that ensures your copy is written in accordance with the style guide. I work closely with writers, suggesting changes to enhance an articles' readability, conciseness and style as well as revising the text to improve its flow and structure.

I've worked on a range of materials including:

• Academic reports and research papers

• Case studies

• Charities - annual reports, impact statements, supporter communications, and magazines

• Press releases

• Promotional leaflets

• Reports and articles

• Trade and technical magazines

• Websites (WordPress and Drupal).

 
Typical editing services include:

• Checking for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors

• Ensuring text consistency by applying your own house style or agreeing style choices 

• Suggesting ways to improve the flow, readability and clarity, to suit a particular readership or to replace jargon

• Highlighting any content that’s missing, incomplete or in the wrong order 

• Querying possible factual errors and highlighting any potential legal or sensitivity issues.

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Additional services include marking up the structure of the text so it’s ready for design and layout, such as heading levels, boxed text and features, displayed quotes and image placeholders.