Editorial services for your business

Content, editing, design

External Design provides editorial services to authors, businesses, and publishers.

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…

Editing and proofreading

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

Still, an ill-placed comma, misspelling, or unfortunate auto-correct can undermine your message and your authority. We aren’t the grammar police — but, when it’s called for, our editorial services will help ensure you are putting the best foot forward.