Writing & Editorial

Give your ideas another place to be read.

Articles and magazine features can introduce your knowledge and your book to a different readership. We help with the angle, writing, editing and preparation.

  • Feature articles
  • Author profiles
  • Opinion pieces
  • Magazine layouts
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A useful article gives readers something they can take away.

We work from your subject and experience to develop pieces that suit a particular publication. The focus stays on a clear idea and the people who will read it.

Part of Writing & Editorial

The spread

Articles written for their readers.

  • Feature article
  • Author profile
  • Opinion piece
  • Q&A interview
  • Book excerpt
  • Newsletter & long form
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Example layout: a two page feature spread

What we handle

What we can help with.

  1. 01

    Story & angle

    Find an angle that connects your book or expertise with the publication’s audience.

  2. 02

    Research & interviews

    Gather supporting details and interview material for a credible, useful piece.

  3. 03

    Writing in your voice

    Develop copy that uses your knowledge and sounds natural in your voice.

  4. 04

    Editing & proofreading

    Check the structure, language and details before submission.

  5. 05

    Magazine ready layout

    Prepare a readable layout when the project calls for a designed spread.

  6. 06

    Print & digital formats

    Adapt the agreed piece for its print or digital destination.

The steps we work through

  1. 01Brief

    Discuss the subject, publication and readers you have in mind.

  2. 02Angle & outline

    Agree on the angle and outline before drafting.

  3. 03Draft & revise

    Review the draft and work through your feedback.

  4. 04Ready to publish

    Prepare the final copy and any agreed layout files.

Articles & Magazines

What would you like to write about?

Share the book you have in mind and the support you need. We will review your enquiry and contact you.

Speak With Us

Share your book plans

Describe your book, draft or publishing plans. We will review your message and get in touch.