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With more than 20 years' experience in journalism, sub-editing, and PR and communications – and having provided copy and editing services to diverse clients, from community groups to SMEs and artisans – Green Gables Editing can find the words you need.

Proofreading

Your copy is written and all ready to go – but has it been seen by several pairs of eyes? Whether it's a screenplay or a business report, Green Gables Editing can provide that final check to make sure all the commas are in the right place and there are no awkward typos.

Editing

You don't need to be a writer to tell a good story – you just need the story. Once that's down on paper, Green Gables Editing will tidy it up, clarify and rewrite, until your story is one that everyone wants to read.

Copywriting

Whatever you need written – brochures, press releases, magazine features, news items, blog posts, podcast show notes – Green Gables Editing can provide it at affordable rates and with a quick turnaround.
People laugh at me because I use big words.
But if you have big ideas, you have to use big words to express them, haven't you? 
LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
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Green Gables Editing was launched by me, Isla Aitken, in 2019, consolidating more than 20 years in journalism and PR.

I was a sub editor on titles including OK! magazine, GQ, New Woman, Dentistry Monthly, Independent Dentistry, Sunday Mirror Night & Day magazine, What Car?, Stuff magazine, The Scotsman and the East Lothian Courier.

​I have written features for OK!, East Lothian Courier and online news platform Common Space; and have fulfilled a PR and publicity role for Ellis IP Ltd and numerous community groups, including Cancer Support Network East Lothian and the East Lothian Greens.

All of which means Green Gables Editing can provide a voice to suit every client, in language to suit every audience, whether it's an informal tone, technical language or professional material.

​I can tidy up your copy, perform extensive rewrites or produce the text you need, whatever the subject or medium. So, if you can't find the words, let me do it for you!
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