Proofreading
Our editorial staff will compare marked-up copy to typeset copy. We use proofreader’s corrections, read through typeset copy and fix only typographical errors, misspellings, punctuation and blatant or egregious grammatical errors. This most basic step will help you and your company avoid potential embarrassment. This is one step no one can afford to skip!
Copyediting
Working with the draft manuscript, our staff will proofread the document. In addition, we will line edit for pagination, grammar, consistency and other errors according to a specified style guide (Associated Press, Chicago Manual of Style, Strunk and White, American Medical Association Manual of Style etc., or using your in-house style guide). We use standard, contemporary rules of American grammar (although we are equally comfortable using the Queen’s English, corporate communications vernacular, business-to-business language, legalese, “medicalese,” International-format English, technical or e-Speak). We will mark changes directly on the hard copy or on the electronic copy, with or without version-tracking software. Of course, we will also query the author to clarify content, intent and logic, and to improve syntax.
Substantive Editing
We will work with the draft manuscript, proofread and copyedit the document. In addition, our staff will verify factual information and content, rewrite sentences as necessary to improve accuracy, syntax and logic, and reorganize paragraphs and sections to improve readability, tone, voice, clarity and usefulness. We pay particular attention to formatting, layout and design during this step. Other services offered here include indexing, creation of a table of contents, caption writing, headlines and subheads, bulleted or numerical lists, arithmetic fact-checking, footnotes and citations.
Rewriting
We are master wordsmiths capable of revising, restructuring, rewording and otherwise improving raw, unpolished written materials. Our editorial staff will begin with your written material, rework and rewrite all or part(s) of the manuscript. We point out areas of concern over content or unclear organization. This almost-finished product will need your input and a trip through the editorial cycle, where it is perfected. We provide you with tangible results you can take anywhere.
Developmental Editing
We provide expertise early on in the development process to ensure all components needed for success are met or exceeded. We provide an excellent oversight function to assure that your piece moves toward a successful completion. Through a process that combines interviewing you (and others if necessary), using your material and a draft outline, we will craft and write an original document. This document will need your final input and then editing.
Writing from Client-Provided Material
Using your research material, background information and draft outline, we will create and write a complete new document. Our world-class writers know just what to say. They can take your raw materials (drafts, lists, technical specifications and other internal documents) and turn them into polished written materials. Our writers do this every day, so they have the time and expertise to provide you with a high-quality finished piece. Your changes and corrections will be input before the document enters the editorial cycle.
Researching & Writing
We will research, create and write a document for you, based on your description of a final product. Research is a skill that few have and even fewer enjoy. We do. We gather a vast mass of information and distill out the essentials into a clear, concise product. We have experts in a variety of fields and can produce reports on everything from competitive analysis to market trends. Once you contribute your changes or corrections, this document will then go through the editorial process.
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