Editing content

We edit documents ranging from hundreds to tens-of-thousands of words

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  • Annual reports
  • Policy and legislative information
  • Academic and scientific reports
  • Articles and white papers
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Promotional information.

There are four main categories of editing, starting out with a light touch and building to what could be a complete rewrite of the document.

Proofreading

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Proofreading is a 'checking' edit of content that is complete.

We check the final typeset or laid-out copy against the final approved text to ensure its accuracy and fix typographical or formatting errors. 

Substantive editing

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In a substantive edit, we pull the content apart to find problems with clarity and structure.

Some parts might need rewriting, while others might be extensively revised to correct errors, improve understanding or incorporate changes and suggestions. Substantive editing and structural editing often occur together.

Copy editing

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Copy editing takes us 'inside' the document to review and shape the content.

As well as checking grammar, spelling and punctuation we ensure the format, language and graphics are consistent in style and tone.

Structural editing

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Structural editing is another major job. We develop the overall structure, organisation and presentation of a document.

For large reports, which could be 20,000 words or more, this can be a very complex task. Often, we will be editing the content at the same time to ensure it aligns with the structure.