Hello!
Blue Leaf Editing is a boutique content editing firm.
Hello!
We are a boutique content editing firm.
Who We Are
Passionate Content Editors and Creators
Blue Leaf Editing is a boutique content editing firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. Together, our core team has over 15 years of editing and proofreading, publishing, writing, marketing, and book industry experience.
"Editing is our passion and our craft. We immerse ourselves in the process, skillfully balancing creativity with precision. The satisfaction of delivering polished, flawless text is what drives us, every single day."
Michelle Meyer
Director and editor of Blue Leaf Editing
Our Boutique Principles
Our mission is simple: making your content as good as it can be. We live and breathe our editing principles, ensuring each piece of content meets the highest standards without compromising on quality or your brand voice.
Consistency
We deliver consistent, high-quality editing services to our clients, ensuring your content maintains a unified voice across all platforms.
Accuracy
We provide accurate information and feedback, recognising the importance of precision in the fast-paced content environment.
Communication
We foster open and clear conversations, taking the time to understand your vision and content marketing needs.
Our Editing Services
Your work is important, and we want to help you take your content creation to the next level. Below are our main services, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a specific request.
Academic & Professional Editing
From academic manuscripts, theses, and journal articles to annual reports and case studies, we can help elevate your academic and professional content. Our services cover:
Language and Grammar
Our copy editing expertise smooths out spelling and other language mistakes, ensuring your content meets the highest editorial standards.
Tone and Style
We make sure your voice aligns with your target audience, maintaining consistency across all your materials.
References and Citations
We develop accurate and complete reference lists, footnotes, endnotes, and in-text references, adhering to your preferred style guide.
DOIs
We check and insert correct DOI links, enhancing the credibility and accessibility of your work.
Formatting
We structure your content for maximum readability and impact.
Fiction & Short Story Editing
Let’s bring your stories to life and captivate your readers. Our book editing services cover:
Language and Grammar
We remove typos and other language mistakes, polishing your prose to perfection.
Developmental editing
Say goodbye to writer's block as we help take your story forward, offering insights on plot, character development, and pacing.
Structural editing
We improve and fine-tune your story's framework, ensuring a compelling narrative flow.
Copy editing
We refine your language for clarity, consistency, and style.
Proofreading services
We provide a final check to catch any lingering errors before publication.
Online Editing & Copywriting
In the digital age, online content is king. We specialise in content writing and editing for blogs, articles, website copy, and digital marketing materials. Our services cover:
Language and Grammar
We eliminate typing errors and other language mistakes, ensuring your online content is polished and professional.
Formatting
We add structure and design elements to your copy, enhancing readability and user experience.
Search engine optimisation (SEO)
We insert relevant keywords to improve your website's visibility in search results, helping your content reach the right audience.
Linking
We build authority by linking to relevant pages, boosting your SEO efforts.
Social media content
We generate gripping posts and updates for various social platforms to enhance your online presence.
Our comprehensive approach to content writing, editing, and SEO sees to it that your online content reads well and performs effectively in search engine rankings. This way, we support your overall digital marketing strategy.
Shaun van Rensburg
He holds a BA in creative writing from the University of South Africa (Unisa). He has written and published various short stories throughout the years.
Africa Sun Media
African Sun Media was founded in 2003 with a print and production plant in Stellenbosch, as a Scholarly Press and Print Plant. In 2012 Create was added to the company's profile to service the growing demand for Graphic Design, Website Design, and Digital Marketing.
Entail AI
Entail AI is a one-of-a-kind growth engine that redefines content marketing and SEO. They make it easy for businesses to showcase their expertise, establish their authority and reach their customers at scale.
Gorilla Marketing
Founded in 2015, Gorilla Marketing is a specialist search engine marketing company based in the United Kingdom. We guide and assist businesses with their search engine optimisation and pay-per-click marketing strategies.
UJ Press
UJ Press was established in October 2020 under the auspices of the UJ Library. The press started publishing Open Access journals on the Open Journal System (OJS). In October 2021, the Press set up an Open Monograph Press (OMP) and started publishing books in print, electronic and audio formats.
Pink Dove
Pink Dove Entertainment is a media production company currently focused on copywriting services and fiction publications.
Mayple
Mayple is a platform that connects you with vetted marketing experts in various skills and industries.
Pricing
We believe in transparent pricing that reflects the quality of our boutique services. But we also believe that every project is unique. So, our pricing is determined on a per-word basis, with quotes depending on several factors.
Please email us at info@blueleafediting.com for your custom quote.
Total number of words in your work
Inclusion of images or graphics
Presence of references, endnotes, footnotes, or DOIs
Depth of editing or content creation required
Specific services requested (e.g., SEO, content strategy development)
