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After an introductory email from you with a brief description of your project, I would let you know if it looks like there’s a potential fit. If so, I would set up a 15-30 minute meeting to discuss your project in detail. During this meeting I would want to know your business goals, content needs, timelines and budget. This would also be a chance to determine if we could collaborate on your project.
If we both think we’re a good fit, I would send you a creative brief that outlines the elements discussed, including my fee. If you accept, I’d send you an invoice for a deposit and the ball would get rolling from there.
It’s a tough question to answer at first, as each project varies in size and scope, which will affect the fee. The main factors affecting price include word count, research, number of revisions, reviewers and timelines. Upon learning the size and scope of your project, I would be able to give you the best answer to this question!
I began editing peer reviewed pieces in the healthcare industry and then writing news and feature stories for community and then the large daily papers such as, The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and National Post. Several human interest stories also have my name on them, for an online magazine.
As for blog posts, I wrote a blog in real time for a young Italian adventurer as he retraced the journey of one of his countrymen down several rivers in the Yukon, as well as blogging for a professional website in Education.
I’ve written public relations materials for a couple of non-profit organizations and a pilot project; press releases; video scripts for a global outreach mission and edited their 500 page training manual. Speaking of editing, I’ve edited several academic papers and developed some school curriculum as an Adult Literacy Instructor during my time as an educator. I’ve also written web content for the antiques and finance industries.
I see the whole process as a two-way street – it’s essential both parties make room for each other. In fact, I find the creative collaboration with the client to be one of the most enjoyable parts of the process! Revisions and edits are welcomed in order to give you the confidence that you or your product is presented in the best light.
Clear communication makes for smooth collaboration. It’s important to check in with all departments on a regular basis so that all timelines can be kept. It’s also a thing of basic respect for everyone in the process.