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Comment on Editing and Proofreading: Bulleted Lists by What You Should Know about Outsourcing Editing to an Overseas Editor | Word Nerds

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:29:30 +0000

[...] accepted styles for punctuating and capitalising points in bulleted lists differ between countries (see how it should be done in Australia). If an overseas editor doesn’t know these styles, the work won’t be satisfactory. Another [...]

Comment on How Aristotle Can Help You with Your Business Writing by Amanda Greenslade

Amanda Greenslade — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:25:29 +0000

Great article, Michael. Thanks for sharing. As I read through it, I was trying to think of ways to implement this for the varous communication roles I am in.

My current employer is not able to use the ‘pathos’ approach, for example, because of of claims restrictions on health products. Instead, we focus mainly on ethos by citing the scientific studies behind the product.

For my freelance editing and design business, I haven’t managed to get any testimonials from clients yet, but I have listed my educational achievements and past work. Do you have any suggestions for improving my website?

Comment on Freelance Copywriting – What’s a Fair Price? by SEO Article Writing Lab

SEO Article Writing Lab — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:51:43 +0000

I must say, you have hit the nail on the head. Freelance copywriting is serious work, and often switching from a well-paying full time job is just nonsense… Then again, Ms. Copywriter doesn’t need to worry about being cut, because “the company no longer needs a full-time copywriter”, etc.

Comment on What is a Fair Price for Freelance Business Writing? by too embarrassed to out myself

too embarrassed to out myself — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:24:45 +0000

Fantastic article. It’s made me so embarrassed at what I have been charging to date. Typical female trait of undervaluing what you’re worth. This has put a rocket up my proverbial.
Thanks for this, Michael.

Comment on Editing and Proofreading – What’s the Difference? by Essay Editing

Essay Editing — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:30:37 +0000

Thank you very much for your post. This is a nice posting. I really like this post and absolutely very useful to me. Thank you.

Comment on Freelance Copywriting – What’s a Fair Price? by Caroline

Caroline — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:44:41 +0000

A very informative and interesting site – thanks for the info. I’m proofreading my first freelance job after completing a diploma in national book editing, proofreading & publishing. It’s a glossly brochure for a well know electronics company with lots of specs and I’ve put in 25 hrs to date. There will probably be another 10 hrs to come. (The designer lives close by and therefore I can be very flexible for her.) I thought to charge $40 ph but is this reasonable?

Comment on Copywriting Basics – Use Simple Words by copywriter | Armil

copywriter | Armil — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:51:05 +0000

I completely sold out with your idea to use simple words in my copywriting project. Aside from this is easy to understand it makes my copy short and concise.

Comment on Editing and Proofreading – What’s the Difference? by proofreading | Armil

proofreading | Armil — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:39:46 +0000

This post gives me a clear idea about the difference of editing and proofreading.

I’ve learned that proofreading is just merely a part of the editing process.

Comment on What Many Advertising Agencies Don’t Know About Copywriting (continued) by copywriting | Armil

copywriting | Armil — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:36:04 +0000

Yes, I agree that using “You” instead of “We” is far more effective. It denotes a customer-oriented than just merely an advertising-oriented ones.

Comment on Editing Your Business Writing to Make It More Readable by Quality SEO

Quality SEO — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:35:54 +0000

Readers like to read articles and blogs that are compact, full of knowledge, interesting and neatly published. I believe if you know how to write articles you know what to read. You know what is pleasant and not. So follow the author’s tips above to be able to create a nice and well written articles.