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At Speedy Paper UK, we provide high-quality proofreading and editing services tailored specifically for journalists, reporters, columnists, and freelance writers. Whether you're preparing a fast-paced news report, a deeply researched feature, or a compelling commentary, our editors help ensure that your copy is precise, professional, and publication-ready.
In the world of journalism, clarity and accuracy are paramount. Even minor errors in grammar, punctuation or word choice can affect your credibility and undermine your message. That’s why our team of experienced editors – many of whom come from journalistic backgrounds – are here to support your work with a sharp editorial eye.
We understand editorial standards across major British and international publications, ensuring that your work adheres to the correct style and tone, whether you’re writing for a broadsheet, online publication or newswire.
Our standard proofreading service is ideal for reporters and writers who want to eliminate grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. We make sure your article reads cleanly, confidently and in the appropriate variant of English – British or American.
We correct:
Inconsistencies in punctuation and grammar
Spelling errors (e.g. “analyse” vs “analyze”)
Quotation mark and punctuation formatting (e.g. UK vs US rules)
Stylistic lapses and inconsistencies
For more substantial revisions, our copy-editing service offers stylistic refinement and structural enhancement. Our editors improve:
Sentence structure and word flow
Paragraph cohesion and transitions
Journalistic tone and voice
Readability and impact for your audience
This is particularly useful for feature articles, long-form essays, investigative pieces, and opinion columns where clarity and style are key.
We support:
Newspaper reporters working to tight deadlines
Freelancers submitting articles to editorial desks
Columnists refining their weekly or monthly contributions
Editors needing a second set of expert eyes on copy
All work is handled by native English-speaking editors with a deep understanding of journalistic writing and newsroom expectations.
Two-stage editing process: All texts undergo initial proofreading and, optionally, a senior editor’s review.
24/7 availability: Fast turnaround times to meet tight deadlines.
Global reach: We serve clients across the UK, US, and internationally.
Industry experts: Our editors have held editorial positions in recognised media outlets.
We offer a free sample edit of up to 200 words to all first-time clients. Send us a section of your article, report or commentary, and we’ll show you how we can improve it – no obligation.
Simply email us your sample and we’ll return it edited within 24 hours.
We provide editing and proofreading for:
News reports
Feature articles
Editorial columns
Op-eds
Investigative journalism
Freelance submissions
Broadcast news scripts
Even the most experienced journalists miss mistakes in their own work. When you’ve spent hours writing or editing, your brain fills in gaps. A professional proofreader approaches your text with fresh eyes, spotting inconsistencies, awkward phrasing, or grammar slips that could affect how your work is perceived.
We’re not just fixing typos – we’re helping ensure your work is taken seriously.
Ready to elevate your copy?
Contact us now for a quote or send a sample for a free trial edit. Whether you’re filing daily news or refining a long-read for print, Speedy Paper is here to help you publish your best work.
The Speedy Paper is a UK-based provider of English proofreading services.
While we are based in the UK, we serve clients all over the world, including in the US, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and the UAE.
We serve a diverse variety of clients, including writers, authors, journalists, reporters, academics, students and professionals.
For each category of our clients, we have specialist and expert editors and proofreaders who have subject-matter expertise.
For journalists and reporters, we have editors and proofreaders who have a wealth of expertise gained from working in various editorial roles in news organisations.
Our services are very thorough and rigorous and above all very cost-efficient.
We also offer different levels of English language proofreading and copy-editing services.
If you need a simple proofreading service, we have a service that focuses purely on grammar, punctuation and spelling.
But if you need more improvement and intervention from the editor, then we also offer an intensive copy-editing service which includes a thorough check of more aspects of your written copy, including word choice, sentence formation, clarity, flow and coherence.
Do you have an article, a report, or a commentary and need to have it proofread or edited before submitting to your publisher? Get in touch with us today and we will offer you a hand.
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