Editorial services for business

Content, editing, design

External Design provides technical editing, business writing, and other editorial services to authors, businesses, and publishers.

  • documentation for programmers and developers (reference books, manuals)
  • magazines and newsletters for associations and general circulation
  • scientific, biotech, and medical literature
  • content-rich web resources
  • special-purpose promotions for arts organizations
covers: Dr. Dobb's Journal, technical periodical in early Silicon Valley, editorial services.
Dr. Dobb’s Journal was the seminal technical publication in early Silicon Valley. Marlin Ouverson was its editor-in-chief at People’s Computer Company. Circulation doubled during his two years on the masthead.
book covers: Forth Programmer's Handbook and Forth Application Techniques are among the results of these editorial services.
Marlin Ouverson has been a technical editor with global circulation since 1980s Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in medical publications, international finance, biotech websites and marketing, software documentation, product manuals, dance and art presentations…

Presenting your case

Presentation decks can inform, persuade, educate, and entertain. Effective pacing, visual design, and language choice help deliver the message in a way that is both effective and pleasant. Less like homework and more like spoken word, poetry, or long-awaited news.

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Presentation decks, videos, and animations should support — not overshadow — the message and the brand.

We believe in the power of visual aesthetics that surpass personal preferences to land on what… just… works.

  • PowerPoint, Slideshare, and Prezi decks
  • web-based interactives
  • video, multimedia

Editing and proofreading

A skilled, sensitive editor can help ensure the content — and its appearance — supports project goals and brand identity. Because it’s not just spelling or grammar…

…still, an ill-placed comma, misspelling, or unfortunate auto-correct can undermine your message’s authority. We aren’t the grammar police but, when it’s called for, a good editorial service may help ensure you put your best foot forward.