ROSS
EDWARDS
Writing, Editing & Proofreading
I’m not an excellent writer, but I’m
an excellent rewriter.
- James Michener
Rewriting
Never shortchange the importance of rewriting! I've heard it said that good writing is 10% first draft and 90% rewriting. Maybe more!
When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote “The Lord of the Rings,” he had in mind a simple sequel to his successful book The Hobbit. After more than 10 years of rewrites, he turned out what many people consider the best book of the 20th Century! That's the importance of rewriting.
There are other uses for rewriting, however. Does your business change very often? For businesses in the Information Age, change is the only constant.
So let me help turn your documents back on the right course. Contact me and learn how I can help.
To see other ways I can help you, click here to view my portfolio.
Sample Rates
Proofreading: $35/hour for typical corporate materials (marketing collateral, newsletters, Web sites, etc.) or $3.50 per book page (400 words).
Copyediting: $40/hour
or $4 per book page (400 words).
Editing/Rewriting: $45/hour.
Writing
Advertising Copywriting: $50 per hour.
Newspaper or Magazine Articles: $50 per hour.
Press Releases: With no research needed, $150 for first page, $100 for each additional page. If research is required, then bill at usual copywriting rate of $50 per hour.