Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Taskmasters, etc. - editing, proofreading, research, and writing services

As diligent as you'd be... if you had the time!

Editing, proofreading, research, ghostwriting for your every need!

For nearly two decades, I have offered meticulous proofreading, copyediting revisions, and substantive editing depending on the needs of each client. This can include grammar, format, punctuation, syntax, style, flow, and more - while maintaining the author's tone. The testimonials on my web site explain it better than I. I also offer ghostwriting for any need - marketing, e-book, correspondence, prose, etc. The site offers much more information on my areas of expertise. My services are professional, yet with a personal touch. No job is too big, too small, too complex. There is always price flexibility depending on the length and level of editing or writing you require. I offer reduced rates for non-profits and college/masters students.

My exemplary editing and writing services will help any project you submit appeal to your intended audience. I am adept at creating and/or transforming content into clear, enticing reading and offer a wealth of expertise to complement your efforts! I have edited different genres of writing - from technical, non-fiction pieces to fictional literature, from shorter narratives and websites to book-length and e-book substantive editing. My editing repertoire includes full-length novel edits, one of which was a heavy edit of 300 +/- pages for a New York publishing house, another a less intensive edit of approximately 150 pages for a Canadian author. The former is still selling on amazon.com. Most recently, I performed a substantive edit on a history book for a local author. International clients have given rave reviews. Be it novel, manual, e-book, website, textbook, or report, I can help. My services include revisions until you are satisfied, free marketing ideas, encouragement, and even hand-holding if needed. I love and am astute with both internet and hard copy research.

Deadlines negotiated depending upon your requirements. I am readily available via email accounts, telephone, cell, and AIM and Yahoo IM. ~ PLEASE view my website for an explanation of the array of services I offer as well as testimonials from satisfied clients.

No project to big or small; editing locally or telecommute around the world!

Hello!

I have been published in several publications and have experience editing non-fiction books and training guides as well as fiction novels for U.S., Canadian, and European clients. Additionally, I have written and marketed my own non-fiction how-to book proposal (represented on the West Coast). My diverse editing repertoire also encompasses: marketing pieces, business proposals, websites, case studies, personal correspondence, geological lab reports, an ongoing column for a men's psychology magazine, U.S. Census results, newsletters, brochures, dissertations and theses, medical and legal projects, plus technical reports and papers of all kinds. Need to draft a personal letter? I can help you with that, too.

For proofreading and edits, I track and submit changes and suggestions in MS Word using a different font color for your ease. .pdf formatting is available. When I take you on as a client, you are guaranteed first-rate work, assistance until your needs and desires are met or exceeded, and absolute client confidentiality. For first-time clients, I require a retainer to start, percentage based on scope of work. I am open to installment or incremental compensation depending on the length of each project. A sample chapter or short excerpt will help me to give you the most reasonable quote. I also usually request a phone consult or, at the very least, a few IM conferences to get a feel for your desired tone. I look forward to hearing more about your project needs!

Best regards,

Lorraine Lamont
Taskmasters, etc.
www.freewebs.com/taskmasters

Yahoo IM: murraylamont
AIM IM: LorraineAIM
murraylamont@yahoo.com
Location: Local or telecommute to ANYWHERE!