Did you know that we have a puzzle editor, here at The Yorkshire Editor? It is not commonly known that this is a service we provide, but puzzle editor jobs are some of the most fun requests that come in to us and we love when they do. They are not standard jobs for us, but they have enabled us to work with and for British national papers as the crossword puzzle editor along with proofreading and fact-checking a wide range of other types of newspaper puzzles.
Have you ever stopped and thought about the people who create or check the puzzles in the daily newspapers? These are very specifically targeted puzzles aimed at the demographic linked to one UK newspaper or another. This targeting, and the understanding of, is the same for the puzzle editors of UK national papers, too.
Therefore, we, as puzzle editors of UK national papers, have to tie in the understanding of who we are targeting as our audience perfectly with the skill of actually doing the puzzle editing itself. This is finely-tuned, highly-skilled work.
We take on puzzle editor jobs in a private capacity. For example, our clients may have written their own puzzle books. Here, we work to an hourly or daily rate, depending on the scope of work, and work with the client directly to determine what specifically it is that they require from us. They may have a puzzling question crossword clue which they are unsure works, fits, is “allowed” within the framework of crossword regulations. They may think they have innovated a new puzzle, want a puzzle editor to see if it works and need us to write the instructional guide for it for potential new puzzlers.
At the same time, we often have requests that we check all puzzles and their corresponding clues work within puzzle books for adults. This is a fun and interesting job for us to undertake as puzzle editors, though it is time-consuming. However, the number of errors–be it spelling/grammar, non-sensical clues or puzzle framework-related–is immense, even when popular puzzles, such as crossword puzzles, have apparently already been “looked over” by multiple sets of eyes! You’d be amazed at what we find in adult puzzle books and some of the crossword errors are so glaringly obvious…!
We love to do that little bit extra for our clients because we value them so much! That’s why we provide FREE extras, like:
Every week, we do one small job TOTALLY FREE as our “Act of Goodwill”! – Will next week be your turn?
We aren’t just editors of UK national papers or adult puzzle books that will be published for general sale. We also work with schools and charities to enable them to create puzzles for kids, newsletters, school magazines, charity events to raise money, hospitals, and more. These do not specifically have to be puzzles for adults, though they often are, like parents or teachers, but instead could be puzzles for children to enhance further learning.
We work with schools, both primary and secondary, as puzzle editors to ensure that alternative styles of puzzles, such as mini crosswords, quick crosswords, and easy crosswords are proofread and edited to the highest of standard. The language used, the content and the subject matter is vital for the work we undertake when collaborating with schools to make sure that the puzzles for kids are always perfect. We do have an expert on hand. Did you know that our puzzle editor, Katie, is a fully trained teacher?
There is nothing more frustrating than when a puzzling crossword clue isn’t a puzzle at all, but actually has the wrong answer or alludes to something totally different in its clue. This is something that will make even the most patient and forgiving crossword lover or avid puzzle book fan livid and instantly get in touch with the person who created it. Who knew your inbox could fill up so fast with messages you really did not want or need to receive!?
Puzzles are taken incredibly seriously and we are not just referring to the daily newspaper puzzles undertaken by thousands of people. We are also talking about the printable newspaper puzzles available online to be completed at a puzzlers’ convenience, mixed puzzle books for adults, well, actually, any other types of newspaper puzzles for that matter. We don’t want a cross word being flung around when there’s a very simple solution: hire a puzzle editor!
For any puzzle editor needs from adult puzzle books to newspaper puzzles and games, The Yorkshire Editor has the ability to assist you. Don’t remain puzzled by your puzzles! Get in touch with Katie today and ensure that you are using the best puzzle editor around.
Our clients come to us for multiple reasons. Sometimes, they do not have other freelance editors available but we have the flexibility, as well as the skill, knowledge and experience in order to undertake the editing, proofreading and fact-checking of a newspaper puzzles page. This enables us to take on clients at short notice and ensure a quick turnaround speed for clients with tight deadlines which is almost always the case for daily newspaper puzzles when they come in to us. We promise we can meet these deadlines – we have never failed yet!
We love working with clients across so many different industries, from accountants to medics, farmers to physiotherapists, restauranteurs to writers. In fact, there aren’t many industries we haven’t worked with!
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Well, it is absolutely the case for some people when it comes to dealing with words in general; they get frustrated, are ill at ease and don’t know where to turn to for help. Well, that’s where we come in! Using our degrees, specialist qualifications, vast experience and the perfect amount of patience, we have helped hundreds (if not thousands) of clients to become more successful in their specialist industries and genres.
Occurring AFTER Substantive and/or Developmental Editing, if you wish to make sure that your text is looking sharp, tight and “on point”, then this is the edit for you! Enhance your style, ease of readability, and get that professional polished feel. As its name suggests, we will scrutinise your choice of words line-by-line to discover what impact your words have and examine the words you have chosen to use, taking clarity into consideration, too.
This is where attention to the literal words on the page is paid. We delve into the grammar, spelling, quality of writing, the tone and style of writing, consistency, continuity, and whether the writing is appropriate for the audience it is aimed at.
While the stereotypical “Mechanical Editing” is to ensure that an author/writer is adhering specifically to a Style Guide or Referencing System, like Harvard, which we are more than capable of doing, we generally do things a little differently around here. Why? Because we are asked so frequently to help people either change their language style into a native UK British English written form, or to adhere to a specific Dictionary when checking, amending and editing writings and manuscripts, such as Oxford, Cambridge, or Collins, amongst others.
A commonly overlooked, but essential area of editing is fact-checking. Not only does this increase your credibility and the accuracy of your writing, but it also ensures that you are legally and ethically protected. Though this SHOULD occur as part of the Copy Editing process, it is often missed out or not completed to a high enough standard by some editors. Therefore, we offer this as a service all on its own, if necessary.
What do you do if you require multiple or all of the above editing services? You request The Big Combo! Combining Line, Copy and Mechanical Editing, along with Fact-checking. This is our most popular service and there’s a good reason for this: it saves writers/authors/businesses a lot of time and an enormous amount of money, at the same time as ensuring the highest quality final product that you will, for certain, be proud of!
Has your text been edited already but you need a final pair of eyes to look it over? Proofreading is an essential final check that ensures all errors are flagged and amended BEFORE your text gets published. The aim of this service is to ensure that any spelling, grammar and punctuation errors are caught before the eyes of the public see your writing. Typographical and formatting errors (the aesthetics) can be flagged here, too. This may be the final service before publication but you’d be amazed at what we pick up here! You should also be aware that if your proofreader finds a high volume of errors, they can also recommend that it goes back to your editor at this point.
Send us a copy of your pre-completed/edited manuscript so that we can read through it as if we were the desired target audience. We will highlight any challenges, inconsistencies and plot holes, as well as provide you with a report containing feedback to help you enhance your work. Alternatively, some authors prefer to send us a list of questions to answer instead of us writing a report for them, which is a totally viable option if that’s what you prefer. As long as we can help ensure that you are giving the very best of yourself on the page, we do not mind what format of feedback you prefer.
As a fully qualified teacher, Katie, BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, MA, uses her experience, expertise and knowledge to assist writers in the following areas (and more!): - Dyslexia; - Assistance with English as an Additional Language (EAL); - Literacy enhancement; - Phonetic spelling correction; - Transition from US to UK British English.
Are you looking to sell a product or service? Needing a writer to focus on persuading readers to convert from being solely readers to purchasing your product or the service you provide? Copywriting is designed purely to persuade the reader to buy or use your service or product and is targeted at sales and eCommerce. It is meant to be attention grabbing! We love writing for Amazon, Walmart, Product Expert, Ergo Adaptive, Gift Ideas Mag, and so many more businesses as a copywriter to help enhance their sales of the products and services they provide.
Do you know the two E’s of content writing? The purpose of content writing is to Educate or Entertain. Alternatively, content writing can also have the purpose to instruct a reader. If you’re looking to build relationships with your readers, then this is the service you would require, as they would start turning to you for advice. This style of writing is all about engagement and value. Content writing tends to be longer in length and strategy, but being consistent with a blog, for example, would lay a healthy foundation for future sales/services you may wish to provide.
Have you written something out with a trusty pen and paper, but now need it typed out? If you don’t have the facilities, the time or the inclination, we can type it all out for you AND proofread our work, too.
Do you have something that you would like us to offer as a service but you cannot see as a service currently available? Don’t panic! Just send us a message and we will be sure to help you out in any way we can. If it’s a wordy problem, we will be sure to find a solution wherever possible!
Do you have something that you would like us to offer as a service but you cannot see as a service currently available? Don’t panic! Just send us a message and we will be sure to help you out in any way we can. If it’s a wordy problem, we will be sure to find a solution wherever possible!
As a small business, feedback from our clients means an enormous amount to us. It helps us to grow, not only as individuals but as a business, too. We work hard to create a personal service for each and every client, no matter how big or small the job is, and we endeavour to ensure that they feel they have received the service they deserve.
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