I will line edit business copy
Dan Hays
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Do you provide critiques?
Yes, I can provide a critique of your work, indicating areas which need strengthening or enhancement, as well as comments on the overall strength of the writing.
Do you look for areas of my content that can be enhanced?
Absolutely. I had one buyer who needed my help with his brochure content, and upon studying his company, I discovered he was not including his key service differentiator. We added that to the brochure, and it was a much more powerful sales tool.
How do you provide feedback?
I use Track Changes, so I add comments directly at the point of the needed change. But for areas where we need more feedback, I've found it is more helpful to generate a Word document, where I can more thoroughly discuss the issues, and suggest possible resolutions.
I have technical content that needs to be edited. How do you work with that?
I am very careful about making changes to technical content. I don't want to change the meaning of a phrase, which could possibly skew the message. I strive to improve the clarity of sentences. Instead of long, complex sentences, I try to break content into shorter, more digestible statements.
How many times will you review content as part of your editing?
I typically make three to four editing passes. The first is to correct basic errors, and get a sense of what the document is trying to say. I make a second pass to improve the clarity of sentences, making the content more active and engaging. I then edit to see how it all flows together.
Do you use Track Changes?
Yes I do. I do all my editing using Track Changes. When I deliver the content, I first deliver the version with the changes marked. I also deliver a second file, with all the changes accepted, so you can have a clean read of the content, to see how it works for you.
What makes you a good editor?
I have extensive promotional writing experience in a variety of fields. I also have a Marketing Degree and an MBA, and many years of experience in the business world. I bring all of that expertise to finding the best way to feature your content. I take pride in delivering an excellent product.
What's included
A full line edit and proofread performed on your content
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Another great experience!!!! Dan is a genuine writer/editor!!! Dan takes his time to understand the content and perfects it, truly remarkable. I got the project delivered way before the deadline." _______________ Are you working on some important content for your business, but just can't seem to get the words right? Let me help - I have an MBA, a Marketing Degree, and many years editing documents. I can polish your content, identify the key concepts we need to feature, and make your message strong and clear. I have edited and revised: Business plans Corporate emails Technical business articles Website content Complex medical articles 40 page contractual agreements which involved 18 companies A 625 page doctoral dissertation in the educational field ______________ Satisfied customers say: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Dan's work is terrific. He gave me so much valuable insight into my business plan, and he was so quick to respond. It was an absolute pleasure working with him." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Dan is a master of words. He can take the smallest idea and transform it to suit so many communication paths. I am always happy to bring him work and he never disappoints." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Dan was super quick to edit my writing and submit his work. Outstanding job! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Thank you Dan for the exceptional job. You make my job much easier."
I will work to strengthen your message, to make it stand out and be engaging for potential buyers or investors.
A common problem I spot is when someone "buries the lead." They put the key detail at the very end of a paragraph, instead of at the top, where it belongs. Here's an example from a recent editing job: "Guided by trainers who knew exactly how to push my limits, I tackled a combination of Olympic lifts and plyometric exercises aimed at building raw power and stamina." Instead: "I tackled a combination of Olympic lifts and plyometric exercises aimed at building raw power and stamina, guided by trainers who knew exactly how to push my limits."
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