Editorial Services
It can happen so easily, to busy professionals who wear many hats. After hours of planning what to
say and writing your content, you triumphantly declare, "It's a print!" and move on to the next item of
your "to do" list.
Later, you see it...the glaring typo, the misspelled word, or the sentence that didn't
get finished. And, you hate that it went out to the public that way..
- Did you cross your "T's" and dot your "i's"?
- Do your ideas flow smoothly in a logical progression?
- Are you communicating your message clearly and effectively?
- Do you know what you want to say, but don't know how to say it?
Not everyone likes to write. Quite frankly, committing an idea to
paper or a web page can be a daunting task. Yet, this one task is so important to conducting business
with credibility.
Small errors can seriously undermine the effectiveness of your
content. To print or publish any document that doesn't allow the reader to focus on your message,
instead of your mistakes, reduces the impact of your words. One misspelled word can unfairly cast doubts on your
credibility.
In today's competitive marketplace, it's more important than ever to present your best foot forward.
Depending on your editorial requirements, three services are offered, at this time.
Services
- Proofreading
Description:
Review of content for spelling, punctuation, typos, sentence structure, and grammar. This service consists of marking or highlighting errors, with suggestions for corrections on a text-only document that is returned to you via email. It is not a re-write of your copy.
- Copy Editing
Description
This service is a re-write of your existing content for better clarity, while keeping your original ideas. Intended to polish the way you express the message you want to send to your readers, assignments include one additional re-write at no extra charge, if necessary.
- Copy Writing
Description
Original composition to commit your message to print. Requires your participation to educate and inform me about what you do and what you want your readers to know. Also requires my research on a given subject and how it relates to your message.
Prices may vary for each service depending on the scope of your assignment and the number of pages you require. All finished copy is to include sources, and must meet your approval. Contact me today for a personalized price quotation.