Enhanced editing services
I have always been a fan of clear communication but I was an amateur until I took a job writing diplomatic telegram on bilateral relations for ministers at the British Embassy where I learned from the masters.
Telegrams had a punchy title and were in an easy-to-read font. The summary signposted the reader to the policy lead, any action required, key dates and other essential information. If they wanted to know more, they could read on.
Worried your words don’t do your work justice? I can help. I am a merciless editor and slash through forests of word salad for fun. I thrive on tackling challenging subject matter and conduct intensive research to familiarise myself with specialist concepts and terminology.
I know how much reflection, research and attention to detail goes into your drafts.
I am driven by the determination to do justice to your work.
Your work is safe in my hands.
ENHANCED EDITING SERVICES
ENHANCED EDITING SERVICES
FRICTIONLESS FORMULAS FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS
FRICTIONLESS FORMULAS FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS
Tailored and customisable monthly editing service to suit your needs and budget.
Everything from annual reports to web content and more...
Basic package
ADD A TOUCH OF SPARKLE TO YOUR CONTENT
SEND ME YOUR DRAFTS AND I WILL:
Accuracy
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Consistency
Readability & clarity
- Rectify ambiguities
- Reduce word count
- Apply the appropriate register
- A final layout and language variant check
Offer feedback
Readability score
- Comments, feedback and synonym suggestions in the text
- Accessibility and localisation suggestions
- One round of revisions and questions


Standard package
SEND ME YOUR DRAFTS AND I'LL EVEN OUT THE BUMPS
EVERYTHING IN THE BASIC PACKAGE PLUS:
Accuracy
Research and fact-checking for extra peace of mind:
- Terminology
- Statistics
- Acronyms
Readability & Clarity
Identifying and presenting key information:
- Useful links
- Key terms
- Dates
- Localisation
- Plain language check
Accessibility
Making information accessible to all:
- Image descriptors
- Alt text
- Camel case
- Colour and font check
Delivery and after sales
- Detailed written report including content recommendations.
- One round of revisions and questions



Premium package
A CLOSE LOOK UNDER THE CONTENT BONNET
EVERYTHING IN THE STANDARD PACKAGE PLUS:
Accuracy
- Legislation & Case law
- Quotes & Attributions
- Claims
- Dates
Readability & Clarity
Key information presented in user-friendly formats including:
- Chapter summaries
- Glossaries
- Wordclouds
- Infographics
- Maps
Accessibility
Creation of clickable and scannable content including:
- Links
- Graphics
- QR codes
- What3Words
- Ical links
Content enrichment
Addition of key information from other sources including:
- Legislation
- Key terms
- Quotes
- Standards
- Classifications
- Definitions
- People and organisations
- Historical content
- Maps
- Reading lists
Localisation
Ensuring your text is geared towards your target market including:
- Text adaptation
- Researched cultural consultation
Delivery & after sales
- Written report
- Q&A
- Style guide
- Resources
Updated around the clock via a dedicated customer portal.


Testimonials
Tailored content
"She went above and beyond and made the leaflet much more accessible to my target audience. She responded promptly and moved quickly to meet an incredibly tight deadline. Provided with bullet points and a general thrust of the intended outcomes Ruth went to task and composed a thoroughly well researched document written in a style that far exceeded my expectations. From start to finish I received a professional service.
I could not be happier with the outcome or the time it took for delivery. "
Councillor Chris Hayden

Summarising policy documents
"Ruth has been proactive in identifying documents to send out to French contacts e.g. on UK skills policy and the Tomlinson review. She has also produced excellent summaries to present these documents."
Helen Pennant,
First Secretary, Labour and Social Affairs,
British Embassy Paris

Breaking down complexity
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ruth on several projects which involved presenting and communicating complex ideas to non-specialist audiences in a community setting. Ruth is an excellent writer and editor, and has an uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of the reader."
Stephen Blundell
Why Axis

An effective style
"She has an effective, plain English, succinct style and particularly enjoyed drafting an article on equal opportunities for a local MPs event brochure. Her enthusiasm for the subject showed through and it was all the more rewarding to know that the ambassador had barely amended her version."
Frances Hooper
First Secretary, Labour and Social Affairs
British Embassy, Paris

Accessible commentary
"Her reports on secularism have featured a persuasive and accessible commentary on a very complex issue."
Helen Pennant
First Secretary, Labour and Social Affairs
British Embassy, Paris
A value-added service
"So helpful! Ruth edited a number of documents for me and provided an incredible 'value-added' service. Not only did she improve the language and the structure of the documents, and make them way more readable, but the questions she asked helped me think further about what I was really trying to say and produce much better work. She knew very little about my subject before starting but was able to make it her own in a very short amount of time. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her."
Gill Winjhoven
HR consultant

A much-needed makeover
"Ruth did an excellent job working on a critical corporate text, giving it the right English tone and a much-needed makeover. "
Thomas Preston
Corporate Marketing Manager
Fermentis
A seamless service
"Ruth provided an editing and proof reading service for my team. She responded to a tight deadline, delivered ahead of the agreed timescale and communicated with me throughout. Her eye for detail and skilled editing helped us to articulately convey our message to a professional audience with total confidence. Ruth also researched and amended factual content which was not requested or expected but was very much appreciated. Ruth provided a thoroughly professional and seamless service which I would wholeheartedly recommend."
Donna Smalley
Bradford District Care
NHS Foundation Trust
Never underestimate the value of a good proofreader!
"Never underestimate the value of a good proofreader! I asked Ruth to proofread a student guide written by multiple authors who were not necessarily native English speakers. She returned the finished work on time and with all the glitches ironed out. Needless to say I'm delighted to have used Ruth's proofreading service."
Katie Francois
Alumni Relations Manager
Audencia