Editing
Frank Kreffl | Writer
All writers need an editor and a proof-reader. Few writers seem to encounter one or the other. I was fortunate that I found both in the one person, and a researcher, and a sounding board for good measure, all of which are necessary in order to present the publisher with a book that has the potential to take on the 'heavyweights'. Editing is comparable to training a boxer: What he eats, the amount of exercise he does, the hours he spends resting, the reminders to lead with a left hook, all this makes the difference between being a knock-out or being KOed.
An editor is, more often than not, the trainer of the long distance writer.
I was very lucky to have had Renée appointed to my novel. It's been gruelling hard work. Now we're ready to enter the ring. And she will be in my corner!
I've just tweeted a note to a Twitter friend (@lifesafeast) indicating that I felt like a 'proud midwife', helping her birth her latest writing creation. I smiled because that's exactly what the editing process is like. Whether it's a bookmark, a brochure, a website or an entire book, it's the author's baby, but I help clean it up and deliver it safely to the world!
Now, most people start by asking, ‘How much will you charge?’ This is difficult to answer because it depends on the state of the writing. However, to give you a ballpark figure, I charge $60 per hour and log each minute. If an edit takes 10 minutes, you owe me $10.
To give you a rough idea, it takes approximately an hour to edit 2,000 words, which would mean it would take approximately 40 hours to edit 80,000 words. You can send me as much or as little as you want me to look over so you basically control how much you’re spending.
I suggest to new clients that they simply pre-pay for a couple hours editing and then send over a portion of the book, the one they’re most worried about. This gives us both an opportunity to check out each other’s style.
To get started with the editing process, simply use this link: http://http://www.risingstardesigns.com.au/services-and-folio/rsdc-easy-pay to pre-pay for a few hours (depending on how long the segment is you want to send to me) and I’ll get started. Simply put your full name in the ‘Invoice No.’ box.
Web Sites
It is often said that 'content is king' and that's particularly true on the web where people tend to have a fairly short attention span. In fact, some research shows you have about 12 seconds to get your message across. (Time it. It really isn't long.) So, basically, if you're finding that your website isn't converting as many leads as you'd like or perhaps your bounce rate is high, it may mean that your web content is just not hitting the spot. That's where I can help.
I offer both a web content review service, which involves providing a detailed written report on the specific errors on your website and how to correct them, as well as an intensive web content editing service where I supply a revised version of the specific section, page or even entire website.
In fact, if writing web content isn't your thing—and admittedly it's really more of an art—I can also write your web content for you, but that's another story, and another section of my website.Lil Petrovski | LTP Products – Natural Gifts For You | www.naturalgiftsforyou.com
I am so excited! My home page is looking very professional. I love it! I don't know why I started reducing the information on my home page in the first place. I'm so happy I was referred to you. My web site now looks and feels exactly how I wanted it to. I just couldn't do it. I really appreciate what you have done for me in such a short time. Thank you for helping me so quickly. Now I can concentrate on improving the other pages.
Thank you again for your fantastic service.
Suddenly you feel a little ill as you stare at the ten boxes of advertising material that has just been delivered. As you excitedly opened the first pack, your eye was immediately drawn to something you cannot believe you missed, but there it is in black and white (or at least mocha).
Your best insurance against these sorts of mistakes is to commission me to look things over for you before you go to press. From flyers and newsletters to full-length books, I will edit your material to ensure that your communication is as error-free as possible. Remember that bad typos happen to good people. Don't let that person be you.
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written by Jamie, July 02, 2010
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