Writing and Editing

King’s English offers the world of business and commerce a high-quality writing, editing and review service.  Clients I have worked for include Zurich, UBS and the Saffron Building Society, on texts for internal circulation, ‘B2B’ communication or the general public.

My guiding belief is the importance of good, clear language for every purpose, uncluttered by superfluous words.  I will help you to establish your ‘voice’; this is the character and tone of your organisation, and an important aspect of your brand profile.

An over-complicated style, full of jargon and clichés, excludes and alienates readers rather than informing them.  It may be that many who write like this don’t realise that there’s anything wrong, but at worst, it can indicate a deliberate attempt to obscure and evade.

How it works

The process is simple; send your raw copy to me, and I will make any necessary changes.  I offer a prompt and reliable service, often at very short notice.  I can also provide analysis and feedback if required, to explain to you my thinking and editorial decisions.  King’s English doesn’t just look at text ‘in the making’; I can also review existing publications and websites, and make or suggest improvements.

I will look at texts on any topic, but my areas of special interest and expertise are:

• • financial services and fintech
  • politics and current affairs
  • history
  • English literature
  • music
  • gardening and horticulture