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Although neither writing nor editing is a "one-size-fits-all" service, this page offers a list of options to help you identify what you need. By clicking on the tabs below, you can learn more about popularly requested formats.
Grant funding is financial support from an entity external to your organization or business (such as a public body, charitable foundation, specialized grant-making institution, or government agency). There are five categories of grants. Below is a breakdown of what each type of funding is typically allocated toward:
- Program and Project: support for special projects and programming
- General Operating Grants: supports infrastructure, emerging needs, and salaries of people involved in the operation of the grantee, they can also be used to update technology
- Capital Grants: supports building construction; building renovation, refurbishing, or maintenance; or land purchases. Capital grants also support the purchase of large equipment such as furnishings or building materials.
- Capacity Building: supports management systems and operations. This includes services such as training, coaching, and professional development; strategic planning; and human resources
- Endowment: an investment that is used to withdraw funds consistently. Many nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and educational organizations use these funds to pay ongoing costs or emerging needs
How much does a grant cost to write?
It takes about 30-50 hours to write a foundation grant, 60-80 hours for a state grant, and at least 120 hours to complete more complex federal grants. Below is a pricing model depending on where you intend to source your grant:
- Foundation Grants: $1,500-$2,500
- State Grants: $3,000-$4,000
- Federal Grants: $6,000
What information do I need to begin?
As you're gathering information for the grant proposal, it may be helpful to think in terms of what "section" might need. Though every grant proposal must meet different formatting conditions per its unique category and submission guidelines. the standard grant consists of about 10 sections:
- Title Page
- Cover Letter
- Executive Summary
- Statement of Need
- Goals and Objectives
- Financing and Forecasting
- Additional Explanatory Information (optional)
- Methods and Strategies
- Budget
- Review
If you're still unsure of what to collect, remember that the more background information, the better. We can always trim down details, but it's much more difficult to track them down. Below are a few starting points:
- Your organization's and business's name
- Updated contact information
- The name of the grant you are applying to
- The dilemma that this grant will resolve (this can be a fact sheet outlining the issue)
- A mission and vision (or related web resources)
- A logic model or services model (if applicable)
- Measurable goals, objectives, and targets
- Who are your competitors in the space? Market alternatives?
- Do you have a redacted business model you can provide? Projected profits/losses statement?
- Itemized Budget
Remember, because it is not a loan, it does not need to be repaid. However, most grants are taxable. Lastly, please note that I cannot, as a writer, make administrative or budgetary decisions on behalf of your organization or entity.
A case study is an in-depth research analysis of a particular subject, phenomenon, or country. Due to their analytical nature, writing a case study (successfully) requires a significant amount of skill, and even then, are known to be time-intensive.
Data collection itself can range from 3-6 months or last for years. A single project is often the product of significant time and financial investment. Likewise, because case studies make this data accessible to the rest of the scholarly, medical, and political communities (respectively), quality counts. A poor case study can discredit researchers. A phenomenal one can bring in acclaimed citations, increased department funding, positive exposure, and disseminate information that can greatly improve society.
A case study can be as short as 500-1,500 words. However, the average case study is roughly 15 to 20 pages long (about 7 to 12 pages of prose and 5 to 7 pages of tables and figures). (Source: Harvard Business School). Depending on the intensity of the content, rates range from $500-$1000 per page (or $1/word). These rates reflect strictly the writing aspect of case study work. If you're searching for a deeper form of case study support, I can act as a stand-in research associate (RA). This includes analyzing data, conducting interviews, investigating, and, of course, articulating the content for publication in reputable journals.
For editing services, please see either the "content editing" or "developmental editing" tab. Of, if you'd like to discuss your project in more depth, feel welcome to schedule a consultation to discuss your project further.
Please note: in circumstances where several complex services are needed, it may be more cost-effective to opt for a retainer option over the course of the project ($3000-$5000/month) rather than itemized invoicing.
A manuscript critique is an analytical read-through of your manuscript from a professional perspective. It includes:
- Flat rate up to 60,000 words (*additional $22 per thousand words over 60,000 words)
- A full read of your manuscript
- 8 to 10 pages of editorial feedback
Although the manuscript critique does not include line edits or margin notes, the 8-10 pages of editorial feedback include insights on how to optimize key features of the manuscript such as: the hook, plot and structure, length and narrative pacing, character development, setting/world-building descriptions, dialogue, voice and style, writing mechanics. It also includes a general overview. Likewise, the critique can be tailored to include any specific concerns about your manuscript you'd like to emphasize.
Developmental editing supports the structural elements of a manuscript. The main focus is framing, pacing, flow, and narrative arc (for fiction and non-fiction). Although it's often a tool used for publishing books and tightening chapters, it can also be extremely beneficial throughout other genres and publication styles as well from research to screenwriting.
- Manuscript annotations (aka margin comments)
- Two hours of follow-up support from your editor via email, phone, or Zoom
- $40 per thousand words
The best time to do a development edit is after the first draft is complete, but before the final proofread that happens immediately before submission. You'll want to leave enough time before the deadline to make changes, particularly if it is a large-scale project.
In the digital era, the 650-750 word Op-Ed continues to carry the value it once did when it was physically printed Opposite the Editorial page. Opinion pieces such as this can increase your capacity to connect with the action-minded demographics of your audience, to influence public opinion, or to clarify misinterpretations surrounding your expertise. This form of writing can be extremely beneficial for motivated activists, human rights groups, or social organizations. The classical Op-Ed is stylized to shed light on informed and passionate positions. As mentioned, most Op-Eds run about 650-750 words long, however, the submission guidelines vary according to the journal or magazine's publication specificiations. For example, the Wall Street Journal has a 1,000-word limit, the Washington Post has an 800-word limit, and the New York Times will accept high-quality writing within a 400-1,200 word range. When requesting this service on the "Connect" tab, please specify the locations to which you intend to publish.
Special Feature Articles spotlight a theme within the news and current events, and contextualize it. This reporting style frames content through analytical lenses. Such articles draw on historical knowledge, national and international law, foreign policy trends, economic principles, statistical evidence, and other previously reported facts to assess the impact of 'hot off the press' information. Special features do more than simply report, they also analyze.
The days of, "extra, extra, read all about it!" may have faded but the need to stand out amongst clamoring media contributors has grown all the more intense. I'll help you craft a 300-400 word press release (or 400-600 word news release depending on the outlet) that can hook your audience, deliver your most groundbreaking updates, and show just how dynamic your work truly is. When making a request for your press release, please indicated which newspaper or magazine you intend to submit to and as much supporting information as possible.
Longreads transcend the past and present worlds of journalism. This medium of reporting-styled writing follows the traditional ethics and ethos of classical journalism wherein the content is vigorously investigated. However, the extreme finesse required to present such stories blends creative nonfiction with narrative journalism. Often, such works employ a combination of investigative, ethnographic, and participant-observer techniques. The growing body of popular digital journals such as "Longform," "Longreads," "ProPublica," "The Atlantic," Guernica Magazine," "The New Yorker," "The New York Times Magazine," "The Cut," "Pacific Standard," "Narratively, and others indicate that the appetite for these informative yet personal pieces is increasing. The most successful Longreads can weave a sensitive and true narrative between politically charged content, and do so while leaving the reader 'satisfied' by the end of the journey.
Short Reports present the cold, hard facts with minimal framing but fantastic information depth. Often, they are direct accounts or observations. Because reports emphasize documentation, rather than contextualization, they are ideal for evidence gathering, inter-departmental communications, bureaucratic activities, record-keeping, qualitative database building, and interview repositories. Unlike other mediums, reports have no set minimum or maximum word count. Short Reports for journalistic or analytical purposes tend to be about 1-2 pages long. In contrast, Interior Ministries may produce reports up to 100 pages or more. Stylistically, the information should be presented in its most efficient form. Reports are concise, informative, and direct.
Investigative Journalism covers any and all of the formatting options associated with the "News and Media" format above such as but not limited to Opinion pieces, Special Feature Analyses, Longreads, Press Releases, and Short Reports. What sets Investigative Journalism apart is that it directly spotlights an issue which is either underrepresented or actively silenced. This, this service focuses on the message rather than the publication parameters. For this reason, this medium requires mixed-method techniques and strategies. All of the detective work that comes by following information leads, conducting interviews, attending events, and collecting the maximum amount of primary source data (both qualitatively and quantitively) fall under this category. An investigative piece can stand on its own, be linked within a series, referenced as evidence in legal environments, or developed into documentary material. Arguably, Investigative Journalism is one of the most flexible and insightful forms of nonfiction writing.
Transcription is simply the process of converting an audio file into a written format so that is can be represented in text, print, script, or video subtitles. There are three types of transcription: verbatim, edited, and intelligent (also known as "clean").
Verbatim Transcription includes any and all imperfections that may exist in the audio, including stutters, sighs, coughs, sneezes, accents, repetitions, and emotional descriptions (i.e. laughing, crying, etc.) This is used in court proceedings, police investigations, interviews for legal purposes, market research, university research programs, psychology, data analysis, and other mediums where direct accuracy is of paramount importance. Full Verbatim includes every detectible decibel with zero omissions. True Verbatim includes all except stutters and pauses that may bog down the reading of the transcription. Intelligent or "Clean" Verbatim includes every sound (including the background noise) minus stuttering and repetition.
Edited Transcriptions are more reader-friendly. These forms of transcription can be used effectively in interviews intended for publication, speeches, conferences, seminars, some business communications, and meeting minutes.
Intelligent Transcription is the file's most polished form. The content is not only edited but also made to be grammatically correct and presented in full sentence form. This is best suited for business communications, interdisciplinary research, the medical field, and some interviews intended for publication.
These three types of translation can be used in isolation or combination depending on the needs of the task(s) demanded by qualitative research, business communication, publication, translation, or other related fields.
Technical Writing explains or instructs how an object works or how a project must be completed. The three most common types of technical writing are Traditional (Repair manuals, medical studies), End-User Documentation (Electronics, Consumer Products), and Technical Marketing Content (Press releases, catalogs). Technical Writing also includes Technical Documentation, Technical Reports, Feasibility Studies and Corporate Reports, Research Results, Policies and Procedures, Businesss Plans, and White Papers among other mediums. Because this format is generally used as a guide or reference, it must be relevant, precise, complete, concise,well-structured, efficient, explanatory, accessible, clear, and, above all, accurate.
Copy Editing employs a high level of detail and focuses on correcting, syntax, sentence structure, mistakes, inconsistencies, and repetitions lurking within the writing. This form of editing is far more attentive than a basic review of a document. In this stage, both the small nuances and the big picture matter. Copy Editing is a must for anyone seeking to prepare a manuscript for publication. Copy Editing is often segmented into two phases. First, it is read forward at a moderate pace (while the editor makes corrections along the way). Then, it is read backward, line-by-line at a very slow pace in order to find 'hiccups' that might otherwise be problematic for the prospective readers.
Content Editing is a type of copy editing that refers explicitly to the "macro" elements of the process: formatting, style, content, design, and everything associated with the visual aesthetic and comprehensibility of the work. Like Copy Editing (which focuses on the micro and macro of the ideas at hand), Content Editing adds to these considerations by also taking into account visual impressions and making sure that formatting (including citations) is up to professional standard.
Traditionally, proofreading happens after the article or manuscript has been printed to make sure that everything has truly been taken care of. It is the final step before your work is released to the world. For every essay, article, or chapter that is edited, the reviewer scans the material in stages. In the final proofreading stage, manuscripts can be read aloud to assess general clarity, reviewed in physical print, run through a text analysis software, or any combination of these strategies. *In the interest of saving trees, printing is a last resort editing option.
Whether you're on the hunt for a job or seeking a career change, your CV / Resumé, and LinkedIn Bio will mark your potential employer's client's first preview of the value you have to offer. Harmonizing these professional materials will help you create a memorable impression and strengthen your personal brand. The rate for this editorial package is fixed at $50, however, discounts may apply for alternative requests).
A fact sheet informs people about a business, organization, product, service, campaign, event, or another topic. Fact sheets typically focus on one issue and synthesize its most essential information onto a (maximum) one-page document with a clean, easy-to-read layout.
Services for Academicians and Researchers may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Empirical Research Articles
- General Application Materials (Résumé, CV, Statement of Purpose)
- Book Chapters or Sections (ex. Introduction, Conclusion)
- Textbooks Editorial Arrangement
- Co-Author
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Grant Applications
- Letter of Recommendations for past and present students
*Please note: For all student services, ONLY EDITING services are available
- University Application Assistance
- Dissertation or Thesis
- Personal Essay
- Book Review
- 5-page Essay
- 10-page Essay
- 20+ page Essay
- Scholarship Application (Only Editing Services Available)
- Résumé
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Purpose
Business / Organization Communications
- Project Proposal
- Onboarding Notes
- Project Proposal
- Brochure
- Newsletter
- Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Business Process Manual
- Consulting Agreement
- Grant Applications
- Conference Materials
- Promotional Publications
- Blog Content
- Content Marketing
Legal
- General Release of Liability
- Software Licensing Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Use
Human Resources
- Job Offer Letter
- Job Promotion Letter
- Employment Verification Letter
- Letter of Recommendation for employees departing on good terms
Freelancer Engagement
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Statement of Work
Individual
- Job Application Materials (Résumé, CV, Statement of Purpose)
- Web Content
- Mission and Vision Statement
- LinkedIn Profile (Only Editing Services Available)
- Speech Scripting
- Ghostwriting
- Memoirs
- Blog Content
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If your project does not fit neatly within one of the services listed on this page, don't worry.
Simply describe the nature of your unique project in as much detail as possible when you make your inquiry.
(All projects receive one free consultation via phone call or Zoom prior to beginning).