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The Right Words - The Right Way - For The Right Results

Whether you have an idea, need to give or ask for instructions, make a proposal, or just keep in touch with clients and prospects, what you say is very important. But how you say it is even more critical.

"As our magazine's copy editor, Vanessas's professionalism and expertise is truly priceless. She is exactly what I have been searching for. Her turn-around time is quick and she provides exactly what we ask for and so much more."

Nicole Cleveland, Editor/Founder
Breathe Again Online Magazine

Services

Vanessa's Desk offers many services to make sure that your clients hear, recognize and remember your knowledge and your message.

Newsletters - that provide helpful information and special offers are a great way to keep your business fresh and relevant in the minds of customers and prospects.
Cost - from $100 depending on length and frequency.

Editing - proofreading and re-writing for everything from your online magazine articles to book chapters. Let your ideas shine through without distraction.
Cost - $25/hour, with discount given for long term clients.

Ghostwriting - You provide the subject and/or outline, I do the research, writing and editing, you retain ownership and copyright.

Short articles - for posting to networks, forums and blogs.
Cost - $20 - $25 each.
Regular articles - for websites and article directories.
Cost - $35 and up depending on length and subject.
Reports and eBooklets - customized to your brand for marketing and use with auto responders; sell them or give them away to grow your mailing list or improve your customer service.
Cost - Varies according to length and subject.

Copywriting - Promotional booklets for your small retail or service business; informational booklets for your independent medical or professional practice; company handbooks, training manuals, etc.
Cost - priced by project type, call for specific pricing.

Resumés - and employment letters when searching for a new or better job.
Cost - Start at $75, varies by length and type.

Let's Talk

Perception is everything, and the point is to communicate. When your message is clear and well presented, people will understand and respond to the message. When it isn't, they don't respond to what you said, they only remember to how badly you said it. Everyone makes occasional mistakes and these usually won't detract from your credibility, but:

  • If your work has a lot of typos or punctuation errors your audience will believe that you don't pay attention to the details in your work, and won't with theirs either.
  • Too many spelling errors will make you look rushed or careless, as if you didn't even bother to try the spell checker.
  • Grammatical errors and word misuse (for example using your when you really mean you're) tend to make the writer appear less intelligent than he really is.

If you need the services of professional writer please get in touch today. Contact me about any of your writing projects and find out just how easy it can be.

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