EDITORIAL SERVICES

Let’s face it. Persuasive language is the most difficult skill to master in any job. It takes a spoonful of background knowledge and a bucket load of practice to keep eyeballs rolling, eardrums drumming and sales going and going.

Send along your copy or script. I’ll do a quick estimate. We’ll do a few back-and-forth drafts and—BOOM—you’ll not only have all the words fit to print (or record), but the best plain language or dynamic content copy to make your marketing soar.

Translating from French into English is a snap, right? So many words are the same, and Google Translate is improving every second of every day. Even regional expressions are current. Type it in. Hit Enter. Copy-paste. Easy-peasy.

But translating into English takes time to get right. Why? That's because language specialists have a big picture view that online tools don't see.

We understand cultural markers in language: Canadian, American, British and countless others. Put simply, only human editing can ensure which clear and vivid language responds best to your target audience.

In my 15-year career in publishing, I’ve helped release more than 50 peer-reviewed collections and sold millions of copies. If you’ve got a book concept, or just a partial manuscript, and you’d like to self-publish, let’s talk.

From substantive editing to layout and visuals, I can apply my expertise in editorial management to guide you along, from market analysis, content validation and packaging. For a free estimate, send along what you have and let’s start chatting.