Make the Write Impression

What does your writing say about you? Your public communications are a reflection of you and your business, and they have a tremendous impact on how others perceive you. In the court of consumer opinion, style is every bit as important as substance—in other words, it's not just what you say, but how you say it.

Your audience's first impression of your company is often based on your website, marketing materials, social media profiles, or press releases. Professional writing and editing can go a long way toward helping you build credibility, trust, and respect, establishing you as an authority in your field. Conversely, poorly written copy—even just a few small typos or misplaced apostrophes—can leave others questioning your professionalism and attention to detail.

Freelance services allow you to contract professional writing, editing, and proofreading on a project-by-project basis, eliminating the expense of an in-house writer. You can choose the service that best meets your needs based on your writing proficiency, schedule, and budget.

• Writing – When you hire a professional writer to develop new content, you can hand off the research and interviews as well as the writing. This is the best option for those who are short on time and prefer to let someone else handle the project from start to finish. However, it is also the most expensive option, as it requires more work on the part of the writer.

• Editing – If you're able to provide a rough draft or detailed outline but lack the time or expertise to fine-tune the final version, professional editing services are an ideal solution. A rewrite takes far less time than creating new copy from scratch; so by gathering and organizing the key details yourself, you'll get expertly crafted copy at a lower cost and with faster turnaround than a full-fledged writing assignment.

• Proofreading – Confident in your content and quality of writing, but concerned about the type of mistakes spellcheck won't catch? Professional proofreading services are the answer. Whether you're looking for a final check of your website copy or marketing materials prior to launch or a careful read-through of an article, white paper, or thesis before submission, an experienced proofreader can prevent embarrassing errors and provide peace of mind.

As a professional writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience, I can help ensure your communications make the "write" impression on your target audience. I'll work diligently to surpass your expectations and deliver meticulously crafted copy that presents you in the best possible light.

You can view samples of the work I've done for other companies through my online portfolio, and download my résumé to learn more about me and my experience. If you're interested in finding out what I can do for your organization, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me an email or call (512) 537-1870. I look forward to working with you!