Readers forgive a great deal, but not carelessness with facts. Our research support strengthens the ground a book stands on, whether that is a historical novel or a work of scholarship.
Who this is for
- Historical and literary novelists
- Nonfiction authors and journalists
- Academics and researchers preparing work for publication
Services
9 services in this discipline.
Literary Research
Research into texts, movements, authors and literary context.
Read more →Background Research
Gathering the material a book needs before it can be written.
Read more →Fact-Checking
Verifying the factual claims a manuscript makes.
Read more →Source Verification
Confirming that sources exist, say what is claimed, and are sound.
Read more →Reference Checking
Checking references against the works they point to.
Read more →Bibliographic Research
Building and verifying a bibliography for a project.
Read more →Historical Research
Period detail, chronology and context, researched properly.
Read more →Research Assistance
Ongoing research support alongside your own writing.
Read more →Citation Review
Citations checked and made consistent in your chosen style.
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What we examine
- Claims of fact, dates, figures and attributions
- Sources, their reliability and how they are cited
- Period, place and technical detail
- Gaps where further research is needed
What you receive
- An annotated manuscript flagging every checked claim
- A source list with references you can verify yourself
- Notes on anything uncertain or contested
- Suggestions for further reading where useful
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