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"WRITE, REVISE, EDIT, PROOFREAD. 40+ years experience. Published author, poet, critic. Marketing professional. Bob MacKenzie, B.A., M.A., B.Ed."
(as advertised in Writer's Digest) |
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Often, simply to write things down is not enough. In today's world, more than ever before, your accuracy, power, and effectiveness of expression in using the written word are the hallmarks of success. |
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THE OFFER: Your prose fiction or non-fiction document proofread, copy-edited, and corrected for as little as two dollars* per page. Your document will be professionally "blue-pencil" edited for: punctuation, spelling, grammar, structure and style, consistency, and clarity. As well, you will receive suggestions of ways to polish and improve your document for greater effectiveness. When the editing is done, your paper will still be in your distinctive style, but will show you at your best. Services available for all documents, which may include novels, short-story collections, journal articles or other non-fiction, or corporate documents and reports as well as advertising and marketing copy. I will provide a confirmed quotation of fees and schedule of payments before beginning work.
YOUR EDITOR: I will bring to bear more than 40 years' experience as a literary and commercial writer. I am a published writer of poetry, fiction, arts reviews and commentary, and feature articles; professional editor and publisher; published journalist; and professional marketer in print and broadcast media as well as advertising agencies. I have been marketing on the internet and creating websites and content for more than 12 years. I will personally proofread and copy-edit your work to help you be the best, most powerful and effective writer you can be. WHAT YOU'LL GET: Professional proofreading and copy-editing of your digital or hard-copy manuscript. Includes punctuation, spelling, grammar, clarity, phrasing, and overall flow of your document. You will also receive a typed transcript of working-notes, including at least one single-spaced page per 50 double-spaced pages submitted of suggestions to help you polish and improve your document to make it more powerful and effective. (Proofreading for MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago Book of Style, Canadian Press: other formats as required.) GET A QUOTE TODAY: If you would like me to give you a quote on your project or if you require any further information, please contact me by e-mail at or by telephone at 1 (613) 546-5114. Here's what some of my clients have said: I have attended writer's workshops at various colleges (some quite "smart") in two states offering the promise of skilled analysis. To date, it has been my experience that your guidelines have offered more comprehensive criticism than the others combined. Marilyn Frith Professional Writer Dayton, Ohio I am very pleased with the work Mr. MacKenzie has done for me. The editing, the advice, everything was of the highest standard. His efforts have greatly enhanced my publications. John Obeid Author, Poet, Translator Windsor, Ontario R. D. MacKenzie has read the first writing of my book, "Tumbleweed Tales", and has advised me on certain changes in the text. His advice has been most helpful. I am pleased to have him do the final editing when I have finished making some changes that he has recommended. Orvill E. Ault, Ph.D. Author Ottawa, Ontario I have had the pleasure of working with Bob MacKenzie for the past three years on several projects that required a great deal of creativity, imagination, sound judgement and writing skills. Not only have the products that Bob produced been of high quality, but they have been delivered in a timely and competent fashion. I have the utmost respect for his ability and would not hesitate to recommend him without reservation to anyone. Bob's work with my company has earned him the respect of our staff and we never cease to be amazed at the depth and breadth of his skill. He has contributed in the areas of promotional ideas and copy; he has handled highly technical areas well and with academic excellence. Perhaps best of all, Bob has a unique ability to get your point across with clarity and imagination. J. Clayton Lafferty, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board Human Synergistics Plymouth, Michigan I have on many occasions employed the writing and editing services of Bob MacKenzie. I have found him to be an accomplished and versatile writer and a skilled editor. He has a keen understanding of language and demonstrates the ability to write persuasively and produce results from advertising. In a wider sense, it is my opinion that he is a very capable marketer. I would certainly recommend his services for any assignment to do with marketing, advertising or generally involving marketing communication. David Knowles President & Director of Client Services Knowles Marketing Group Ltd. Kingston, Ontario I might also suggest you read ... Bob MacKenzie, our local arts columnist, who puts the Whig's arts and entertainment writers to shame with the quality of his criticism ... Burliuk or Alec Ross, or any of their other entertainment writers simply can't hold a candle to MacKenzie's work. John Barker Journalist, former Managing Editor Kingston Net Times Kingston, Ontario Your promotional flyer increased our sales 11% as of today. Andrew Burzminski President A. B. Scotchmark International Toronto, Ontario TERMS, CONDITIONS, & METHODS OF PAYMENT: Terms are cash, ten days net; payment schedule to be set at time of quotation; payment can be made directly through PayPal, by using a credit card (through PayPal), or by certified cheque or international money order; PayPal is preferred; if corporate or other billing methods are required, enquire before work begins. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Digital copy should ideally be delivered online or on disc in text, WordPerfect, or MS Word format. If other formats, please enquire before sending. Hard-copy can be mailed or sent by courier, but I prefer that you send through the post office. Never send your only copy. Buyer pays shipping both directions. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, 12 point Times Roman or equivalent, minimum one-inch margins. One page = 250 words or 1,000 characters. *Lowest fees cover basic proofreading. Depending on the nature of the project and level of expertise required, in-depth editing, revision, research, and copywriting may require higher fees. |
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