Open Book Editing

Clear words. Confident business.
Business writing • Documentation • SOPs • AI draft cleanup

Clear writing.
Less rework. Faster decisions.

I help businesses reduce confusion in their writing and documentation so work doesn’t keep getting redone. Most projects start with proofreading and copyediting to make sure the message is clear, accurate, and easy to understand.

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Great for: SOPs • internal docs • website copy • AI drafts • LinkedIn articles

Quick start

Clarity Edit

A focused proofread + light copyedit for business writing, documentation, or AI-generated drafts that need a human edit. Designed to reduce revisions and confusion.

  • Grammar, consistency, and readability
  • Clarity notes where meaning breaks down
  • Clean, professional delivery

Services

Start small. Get clarity. Reduce rework. Most clients begin with an edit, then expand only if needed.

Proofreading & Copyediting

Clear, professional edits for business writing, internal documents, SOPs, and AI-generated drafts.

  • Grammar, spelling, and consistency
  • Readability, flow, and tone
  • Clarity where meaning breaks down

Clarity Edit

A focused proofread + light copyedit designed to reduce revisions and confusion. Great first step if you’re unsure.

  • Business writing, docs, and AI drafts
  • Short clarity notes included
  • Fast, clean delivery

Clarity Reviews

Short reviews to identify why writing or documentation keeps breaking—and what to fix first.

  • Spot unclear ownership and steps
  • Align docs to real workflows
  • Prioritized recommendations
Simple next step: If you’re not sure what you need, start with what you already have. We can begin with an edit, then decide if anything deeper is needed.

Clarity Notes

Short observations on documentation, processes, and how work actually gets done.

Topics I write about

  • Why SOPs don’t stick
  • Fixing errors upstream
  • Clarity without micromanagement
  • AI drafts that still need human editing

I publish Clarity Notes on LinkedIn—short observations on documentation, processes, and how work actually gets done.

Read Clarity Notes on LinkedIn

Contact

Tell me what you’re working on and I’ll respond with next steps.

Send a message

Prefer email? michaelsmith@openbookediting.com

What to include

  • Document type (SOP, LinkedIn article, internal memo, etc.)
  • Word count (approx.)
  • Goal (clarity, tone, accuracy)
  • Deadline
Tip: If you’re unsure, start with a Clarity Edit. It’s designed to be simple and low-risk.