Northlight also offers paid editorial and writing services for clients who are not publishing with us. These services are separate from submissions and are included free for signed Northlight authors.
editorial services
Proofreading
Our editorial services polish completed writing so it is clear, consistent and ready to publish or share.
Copyediting
Our copy-editing service improves clarity and flow while correcting errors and preserving your voice.
Line Editing
Our line-editing service strengthens each sentence for style and readability while keeping the author’s voice intact.
Developmental/Structural Editing
Our developmental editing service looks at the manuscript as a whole, identifying where the story needs reshaping before the finer editing begins.
Manuscript Assessment
Our manuscript assessment provides an expert editorial report on the manuscript’s overall quality and publishing readiness, with clear recommendations for revision.
academic editorial services
Thesis Proofreading
Our proofreading service gives completed work a final check before submission or publication, correcting errors without changing the writing itself.
Thesis Editing
Our thesis-editing service prepares Master’s and PhD theses for submission while preserving the author’s argument and academic voice. This is an editing service only; we do not conduct research or write any part of your thesis on your behalf.
writing services
Blog Writing
We write original blog articles for authors, businesses and creative brands, tailored to their audience and written in their voice.
Ghost Writing: Book Proposal
We ghostwrite book proposals for authors who want professional help turning their book idea into a compelling proposal for agents or publishers.
Ghostwriting: Full-length Book
We ghostwrite complete books for clients who have a story or expertise to share but need a professional writer to bring it to the page.
Research Proposals And Funding Applications
We support research proposals and funding applications by strengthening the case for the project and ensuring the application is clear, coherent and persuasive.
Research Ethics Applications
We help researchers prepare ethics applications that explain their study clearly and meet the requirements of the relevant ethics committee.
Systematic Literature Reviews
We conduct systematic literature reviews for researchers and organisations that need a rigorous, structured synthesis of existing evidence. We follow recognised review frameworks, including PRISMA and Cochrane guidance, where appropriate to the research question and review design.
Research Project Reports
We write research project reports that turn completed research into a polished final document, ready to share with funders or publish.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles And Book Chapters
We help turn completed research into journal articles or book chapters that are ready for academic submission.
Formatting services
Typesetting
Our typesetting service prepares your manuscript for print or ebook publication with a clean, professional interior layout.