Savage Words offers the full range of publishing services: 

    - editorial (proofreading, editing and copywriting)
    - layout and design
    - brief-to-production.

Prices are determined by the length of the document, the level of service, and the turn-around speed you require. All quotes include electronic delivery and reasonable follow-up discussions and amendments. For a quote or more information contact Savage Words at words@savagewords.com or call 07771 822966.

'Shelter uses Savage Words for proofing, editing and layout. The work is of an exceptionally high standard and Tamsin is very approachable, diligent, and extremely professional. We'll definitely continue to use Savage Words.'
Editorial Manager, Shelter

Editorial services

Savage Words offers different levels of editing to suit your needs. The degree of editing required for each job will depend on the standard of the copy submitted and its purpose. This will be determined with you at the briefing stage, with the editorial brief tailored to fit the precise requirements of each job. Savage Words' editorial services can be summarised into three general levels.

Proofreading

Submitted manuscript is well-organised with generally acceptable grammar and style. No major reworking required. Small grammatical and stylistic corrections to existing text. Grammar, punctuation, spelling.

Editing

More in-depth editing and reworking. Certain amount of reorganisation of text required to clarify the language. Plus grammar, punctuation and spelling corrections.

Heavy editing

Extensive reworking and reorganisation of text, with some sections requiring full rewriting. We will discuss extensive amendments with you to ensure your intended meaning is not altered. Plus grammar punctuation and spelling corrections.

Copywriting

Savage Words also offers copywriting services. This could involve producing new copy or rewriting existing copy that needs refreshing or updating. We write for websites and offline publications. 

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Layout and design services

Savage Words will design and lay out your publication using InDesign, including reproduction of diagrams, tables and charts. Our designer is also an editor so you don't have to worry about text errors being introduced at the design stage. Editing and layout services combined ensure text and layout are perfectly sychronised. You will liaise directly with the designer, preventing any miscommunication through an account handler.

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Brief-to-production service

A complete brief-to-production editorial and project management service is also available. This includes editing and proofreading services, publication layout and production management (printing arrangements and delivery of hard copies).

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For more information about any of the above, please contact Savage Words.