Our editorial and design services include:
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Copyright
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Writing
We can provide experienced and reliable writers for most types of
writing assignment, and manage their work through to completion.
Copyright ownership and publishing rights will usually be assigned to the
client.
Drawing on our extensive list of freelance writers, we can assign
subject matter specialists, academics, professional writers or
instructional design specialists to your project and brief them carefully to ensure they meet the requirements accurately and on time. |
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Copy-editing
Our copy editors will apply a consistent and high-quality editorial
finish to your materials. They will address issues such as grammar,
punctuation, spelling, consistency, omissions, weak writing style and
so on.
If you have a house style, we will follow it. If you haven’t got one, Wordhouse can develop a new one for you. |
Style editing and rewriting
If a more substantive edit is needed, our style editors can carry out
more significant rewrites and improvements to help you get the message
across. Style editors can work with material produced by weak writers,
or with technical specialists who do not claim to have great writing
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Design and layout
At final draft stage (or preferably much, much earlier in the creative process), a good text or information designer can
transform a good piece of writing into a totally professional
publication.
Good text design ensures that a document communicates its message or
information clearly and effectively, with an attractive style suited to
its purpose. Wordhouse text designers have experience of a wide range of
publications, including learning materials, reference and information
works, and publicity and promotional pieces. |
Illustration and picture research
Commissioning illustrators and photographers, or searching picture and
photo libraries for just the right illustration to accompany your text,
can be very difficult. Wordhouse has the skills and experience to make
this as painless as possible for you. |
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Copyright and permissions
Copyright is one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of
publishing. Copyright infringement mistakes can be costly. Wordhouse can take the pain out of identifying material
which is protected, finding the copyright owner, negotiating permission
for its use (and fees, if payable) and ensuring the correct
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Indexing
An index (not to be confused with a contents list, which
has a different purpose) is an invaluable navigational tool in
almost any kind of publication. Wordhouse employs indexing professionals who
can create a tailor-made index for each publication bearing in mind the
needs of the user. |
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Proofreading
Accurate and systematic proofreading is a key component in a
professional publication – whatever the medium of delivery. Wordhouse's
skilled proof readers will ensure that your materials are as error-free
as possible. |
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