We can edit and proofread anything you write in Ireland

Do you want to be sure your written communications are strong, clear, concise and free of errors?

 We can edit and proofread anything you write.

Recently, we’ve helped:

• Insurance companies to simplify policy booklets
• A transport company to use plain English in safety standards
• Financial firms to remove jargon from their websites
• Banks to write mortgage-arrears letters for their customers
• Consumer agencies to edit information leaflets for the public
• Universities to edit prospectuses and website content

If you ask us to edit a document, we will:

• Consider your objectives and intended readers
• Assess it for clarity and brevity
• Make any necessary changes to the structure and language
• Check it is written and presented in a consistent style and tone of voice
• Ensure it uses grammar and punctuation correctly
• Use ‘track changes’ in MS Word, so you can decide whether to accept or reject our suggestions

Is a ‘light touch’ edit going to be enough? Or do you need a plain English makeover?We help you to work out what you need – focusing on your objectives and target audience. We then make all the changes required to ensure you reach your main audiences – from ‘tidying up’ wording to re-writing whole sections.

Proofreading onlyA fresh eye is always useful before you send a document to the printers to avoid that ‘aaaggh’ moment when you see a typo in a report after it’s been published or in an email after it’s been sent to hundreds of customers.

We check for correct and consistent:

• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Grammar
• Use of English
• Style of numbers and dates
• Formatting (headings, italics etc)
• Table of contents
• Page / section numbering
• References
• Contact information

Strong business writing skills are vital. Gain skills and confidence on our practical workshops for small groups of professionals.

Plain English is required by the Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Code – and new legislation will soon make it compulsory for all public sector organisations. Our plain English courses give you the skills to ensure your written communications are compliant with plain English regulations.

Our courses can ensure everything you write for the public is:

• Clear and concise
• User-focused and well-structured
• Professional and  polished

As former journalists, we love writing! And we want to share our skills and knowledge to help you to create effective communications.

Our tailored half-day and one-day courses take place on your premises, for groups of up to 12.

Who should attend?Anyone who has to write at work – or who leads a team of people who write internally or externally. Courses cover plain English for all types of written communications, from emails, letters and reports to web content and minutes.

Why choose us for your business writing training?

• Customised training means content reflects the real-life experience, skills and needs of participants.
  
• Practical exercises are based on your own materials so training is highly practical, results-focused and productive.
• We understand your challenges because we’ve trained thousands of people how to write effectively at work. Read more

For information on courses, choose from the list on this pageWe’re happy to talk to you about your needs – and you can combine any courses to create the perfect writing-skills programme for your organisation.

Feel free to get in touch to find out more. We’re here to help.

Open courses 
If a customised course isn’t suitable, you’re welcome to attend an open course. These half-day courses take place in Dublin and cost €295 per person. Contact us for more details on dates.