Services
Words are the most powerful tool we possess. They can serve as weapons as much as they can empower and inspire. Words can motivate and persuade minds, hearts… employees, clients,…people…
Are you having trouble setting the right tone in your internal or promotional communication? Words have a tremendous impact on our thinking, actions and the society we live in. By changing a few words or sentences you can see dramatic increases in your conversion rates, sales and success.
You don’t need to sell words, you need to sell concepts, ideas and products. You need to persuade a potential client, lender, partner or employee. A good copywriter can offer you writing solutions you need. A great copywriter goes beyond that: a great copywriter makes a point of understanding where your organization stands now, and where it wants to be in the future. Integrating this with your mandates I will work with you to reach your goals. I do not merely deliver text, I deliver results and solid guidance!
I have also completed high profile translation projects for (multi-)national companies and government agencies. I am fluent in Dutch, Portuguese, German and the German Hunsrückisch dialect. I offer translations from English to Dutch and Portuguese, and visa versa.
If you are serious about your success, you should seriously consider hiring me
If you are seeking a professional, thorough, qualified and talented writer, editor or proofreader you can stop searching! My services are offered at a competitive rate, without sacrificing quality and dedication.
I am passionate about my work, and it shows the way I treat my clients and projects. Your project is my priority and you are treated as such. Not only do I love what I do, it is how I make a living. So by hiring me, you are hiring a professional, not an ‘occassional’ writer.
Below you will find an outline of the possible services I can provide for you. All services below are available for a range of project types, such as brochures, web-pages, articles, books, manuals, year reports, letters and more.
Website owners/designers:
First impressions mean everything! They not only based on how your site looks, but also how it reads. I have encountered many professional (corporate!) websites riddled with typos, grammar and spelling mistakes and punctuation problems. Perhaps you feel the quality of the text is not relevant, your product will speak for itself right? Not so much; if you do not sound professional, you cannot expect people to believe otherwise. In today’s competitive market a first impression is often all you have to capture a new client, let’s make sure you are giving the right impression!
Writing Services
My portfolio, or relevant samples of my work, is always available upon request. Contact me to receive samples in either electronic or hard-copy format.
(Copy)writing
Includes web content, resumes, articles, press releases, newsletters, e-zines, brochures, manuals, year reports, promotional material. The effectiveness of your marketing campaign, website, brochure or letter depends on the quality of the text. I will provide you with a superior product, for superior results!
Ghostwriting
I write, you get the credit. You share your thoughts with me, and I transform those thoughts into stories or articles. all you need to do is attach your name to it and accept the compliments!
Rewriting
A combination of line editing and writing will take your existing work to a new level!
When inquiring about any of the above services please include details such as topic, page count, word count, key words, and rights. Contact me so we can determine the best way in which I can assist you with your writing needs.
Editing & Proofreading Services
I offer a free consultation and quote for prospective clients, no strings attached. If you are not sure what type of editing you require, feel free to send me a 1-2 page sample of the work that needs to be edited. I can then provide you with recommendations and a customized quote.
Depending on how in depth your editing needs are, I offer the following three services:
- JP: Just Proofreading
When your writing is already polished but you just need a second opinion on grammar, spelling, typos, punctuation, syntax, tense, word choice, subject-verb agreement, etc. I will modify and track changes, as well as comment where necessary.
- CE: Copy editing
When your writing needs some light revision on top of Just Proofreading this service is right for you. I will proofread and provide light rewriting, polish your grammar and style and check for consistency.
- LE: Line editing
Line editing is aggressive editing of your work where I will perform in depth copy editing as well as rewriting, literally line by line.
When requesting a quote on any of my services please mention topic, length, page count, key words and rights.
Consulting & Critiquing Services
If you are seeking a writing coach I am available for personal consultation, coaching and critiques in person, via telephone, instant messenger, fax and email. Contact me for more information. Don’t forget to mention your needs in your email or fax!
Rates & Methods of Payment
My rates vary depending on the project type (writing, editing, coaching, etc) and length. My objective is to work with you until your needs are met, within your budget.
I would be happy to provide you with a free quote and guarantee my fees to be very competitive with current market rates. Market rate guidelines are available from the Editorial Freelancers Association and the Writers.ca “what to pay a writer†page.
All services can be billed by page (one double spaced page consists of approx. 300 words), word, project, or hour. Every client has their own preferences, but generally it works in your advantage to decide on a per page/word or project price. This leaves the risk of a project taking longer than expected with me, and you do not have to worry about additional costs for revisions (if necessary), as they would be included.
I offer a 10% discount to all returning clients, and also offer a discount for clients who are willing to provide a deposit for a portion of my fees prior to starting/finishing the project.
Payment Methods:
I accept money orders, personal checks, and paypal. If you do not have a paypal account I can also accept credit card payments. If these methods form a problem for you, contact me so we can find a suitable solution.