Publishing
From raw text to impactful publication – with clarity and precision
For the clients we work with, deep thinking is their currency. For this thinking to take hold, it needs to be expressed in ways that are understandable, shareable and findable – and in ways that generate trust and deliver impact.
Research reports and bespoke publications
Publications – reports, briefings, policy papers, summaries – are where much of our clients’ research finds its voice. Often the culmination of months or years of effort, they deserve to be presented in the best possible way. We have designed and typeset thousands of publications, combining creativity with efficiency to create the perfect report for your needs.
- Templates for reuse
- One-off, bespoke publications
- Creative annual reports
- Books
- Magazines
- Cover design
- Figures, charts, graphs
- Picture research
- Accessible design
- Simultaneous multi-format publishing
- Print management
- Layout in multiple UN languages, including Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese
Digital publishing
Making your work available to all readers, across all platforms, is vital to communicating what you do. We have been pushing at the boundaries of digital, on-screen and online publishing for many years – and will continue to offer innovative solutions.
- Page-to-pdf functionality
- Microsite development
- Scrollytelling and online summaries
- Interactive PDFs
- EPUBs
Editorial services
Editorial excellence is the cornerstone of high-quality publishing – helpful as a one-off, but central if your aim is to build a reputation for rigour. Our copywriting, editing and copyediting services can support your teams in developing a text that is as close to ‘perfect’ as possible. And a final proofread from an experienced eye will inevitably pick up on several things that have slipped through previous checks.
- Report writing and editing
- Summary writing and editing
- Blog writing and editing
- Website copy and microcopy
- Substantive editing
- Checking for tone, style, consistency and accuracy
- Checking for spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Style guides
- Workshops
Soapbox took the time to truly understand our brand, values, and commitment to quality and sustainability, guiding us through the process and helping us create a pilot magazine we are genuinely proud of.
Other things to expect as standard
Quality control
All publishing work follows our established processes and quality assurance checks.
Efficient processes
We keep abreast of developments in our sector to make our design and editorial work as efficient as possible.
Clear timelines
We will let you know exactly what to expect at every stage of the publication design process.
Help and expertise
We bring our best support and advice to each project, whether that’s around creativity, costs or strategy.
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We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients, turning initial projects into long-term partnerships.
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