Do you ever wish someone could free you from a Friday afternoon of editing and proofreading page after page (after page)?
If so, you’d be like many nonprofit professionals who simply do not have the time to professional editing, line editing, substantial editing and proofreading. You know that writing and editing are two different skills that require different kinds of attention. Unfortunately, you’re often stuck doing both and one (editing) is almost always compromised. That leaves you dealing with sneaky, pesky errors and problems that include:
- Too much jargon and fancy language
- Text that you can’t scan but must edit on a short deadline
- Inconsistencies in language, tone and voice (everywhere, once you start digging)
- Bad UX and botchy SEO that compromises your SERP position
You need a service that reduces your workload and sets you up to optimize the content across your organization’s channels. My professional editing and proofreading service is the fastest way to get your copy in tip-top shape without the hassle, scramble or inconvenience.
A few clients that have used my professional editing and proofreading service:
Visit my portfolio to read the summary of my project with Special Compass and BIPOC Executive Consulting.
What makes editing and proofreading important?
Editing and proofreading help your organization appear as professional and trustworthy. It helps you better communicate your key messaging. Editing and proofreading make your content easier to find online. It’s like the CTRL+F function, but for your nonprofit organization. You want the right people to find the information they’re actually looking for.
Here’s what goes into professional editing and proofreading:
- Close examination of language use
- Assessment of tone, voice and style
- Checking for consistency across the board
- Evaluating readability
- Assessment of content structure (also against content on the channel)
- Correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax etc.
- Consultation with editorial style guide
- Clarity and conciseness
What are the benefits of receiving these editing services from you?
- Consistent, well-structured copy that sparks pride in your brand: My editing service will help you eliminate silly errors, jargon and clutter that undermine your brand authority and leadership.
- Smooth editing processes made with 100% ease: Through my easy approach, you can guarantee zero necessary meetings, tracked changes and flexibility that doesn’t require you to lift a finger.
- Error-free copy that lets you breathe: You can check editing off your to-do list for the day (or longer!) and get back to your more pressing priorities.
What kind of editing do you do?
- Line editing
- Copy editing
- Substantial/structural editing
- SEO
- Proofreading
- Evaluation of current content for consistency
How do I know I need to edit my content or copy?
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Have you updated your website copy in the last 6-12 months?
- Are there spelling, grammar or punctuation mistakes in your content?
- Is your content scannable and jargon-free?
- Is there strong alignment between your copy and your style guide?
- When you search your organization’s name, does it appear structured, indexed and highly ranked?
If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you need to use my editing service
Testimonial
From the Special Compass success story: As a result of this work and other business changes Shakira made on her own, we successfully met her goals: Special Compass gained more students and traffic to the website increased significantly. “[There was] positive growth [for Special Compass] and that [showed us that] we are moving in the right direction,” said Shakira Rouse, founder of Special Compass.
Pricing/Features
Editing
Out with the old, in with the new.
- 1 generic web page page = 700 words max. | Min. 5 pages; max. 12 pages per service purchase
- SEO into key areas (e.g., titles, metatags etc.)
- 2 rounds of revisions (includes marked up copy and clean copy)
- Discovery meeting
- Background research
- Closing meeting to explain revisions
- Deliverable: Revised copy or content with SEO
Starting price: $1,250