Services

For projects in an early draft stage.

• Assessing manuscript structure.
• Clarifying and reorganizing to strengthen delivery of message.
• Suggesting ways to enhance presentation of information through design and graphics.

Stylistic editing

For projects that need a line-by-line language edit.

• Clarifying meaning and strengthening delivery.
• Smoothing language.
• Replacing jargon.
• Implementing plain language guidelines (if requested). 

Plain language services

For projects with a mandate of clear communication.

• Establishing intent of publication and audience needs.
• Writing reader-focused text and applying plain language guidelines.
• Working with designer for coordinated approach.
• Revising after audience testing.

For projects that are brand new or that need a fresh voice.

• Researching subject.
• Producing engaging text suitable for type of publication and target audience.
• Creating concise summaries of complex information (if requested).

For projects that have complete content but have not been formatted.

• Checking for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.
• Checking consistency of information and consistency of style.
• Applying style guide.

For projects that have been edited and formatted.

• Reading edited text in final format.
• Checking for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage.
• Checking accuracy of design elements and layout (figure placement, page numbers, page breaks, etc.).

For projects that need full coordination.

• Developing document outline.
• Scheduling and assigning tasks to writers.
• Incorporating review comments.
• Overseeing editors and proofreaders.
• Coordinating with designers. ‍‍