Speedwell editors are professional writers with a passion for language; we have a commitment to crafting engaging writing which is a pleasure to read. When you bring your manuscript to us for editing, we focus on what you’re trying to say, not just how you’re saying it.
Speedwell’s copy editing service suits manuscripts which are essentially finished and need a new set of eyes to ensure they are as strong as they can be. We edit for language and expression to ensure your work is consistent. We also go further, examining your word choice, sentence structure and tone, improving your work and making sure your writing communicates exactly what you want it to.
We also look for ‘bad habits’ – repeating certain phrases or words is one of the most common ones. These problems are easy to miss if you’re the author, but they make a big impact on the readability of your work. Speedwell editors are the fresh perspective you need to pick up on and fix these issues.
We will then proofread your book to remove even the smallest errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Our editors will track changes on your document, so you have the ability to reverse any alterations we make if you want to.
Speedwell’s structural editing services are aimed at authors are looking for assistance in both the content and the construction of their book. We dig deep into your work, looking at how it’s put together, how it flows and whether it could be improved to communicate your ideas more successfully.
Our structural editing services take a three step approach.
- Firstly, we take a broad overview, examining how your work is organised. Could chapters be reorganised to provide a more logical flow to the work? Can parts be left out? Does something need to be expanded? We write a report detailing our suggestions, and once we have your consent we make the most major changes.
- The next step is to do an in-depth edit of your manuscript, examining and improving sentence structure, word choice and expression to help you end up with a book that is consistent, clear and readable. This may also involve removing sentences and paragraphs that do not contribute to your work, or suggesting small additions that could materially improve the book.
- Thirdly, we go through your book with a fine-tooth comb, conducting a final proofread and removing any typos, grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
Speedwell’s structural editing services are comprehensive. We work with you to make your book the very best it can be.
Working with Speedwell on Devouring Melbourne was seamless. Melissa was professional, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. She really made an effort to understand the tone of the project to best enhance and polish my voice. If you’re self-publishing, especially for the first time, Speedwell will provide a stress-free editing service.
Monique Bayer, Author of ‘Devouring Melbourne’