A Better Word.com Editing Proofreading Services

We can help you with the following services and at affordable rates:
Proofreading and Editing
Writing
Re-Writing Assistance
Consulting Services
Formatting Assistance
For a free estimate, questions or information e-mail A Better Word
Send us your information: Your name; Title and the type of work; Approximate number of pages and/or words; Your schedule; What services you require; And any questions you may have.
We work with all types of written material: Books (Fiction and Non-Fiction), Children's Books, Newsletters, Catalogs, Marketing Material, Technical Documents, School and College Papers, and More ...
See some References from our customers and a list of our past and present clients:
The final written product reflects the author, and mediocre
writing, editing or formatting may cause editors to reject a manuscript.
Readers may close the cover of a book, magazine
article or newsletter after reading a few lines; or customers may not purchase
a product if the marketing brochure is sloppy.
The boss may re-evaluate a technical manual, white paper,
business letter or resume if it has glaring misspelled words
or curious grammar.
In any of the above situations, if you are not sure, then contacting
professional services for proofreading, editing, or writing help
is the best answer.
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Editing & Writing Services
Proofreading and Editing
Copy Editing includes checking for spelling, punctuation, grammar,
capitalization, word usage, consistency in word usage and spelling,
word breaks and format. This service includes comments to the author
about ambiguous copy or questions for clarification.
Refer to How to Submit Editing
Refer to Editing Policies
Refer to Editing Procedures
Refer to Formatting Assistance
Refer to Editing Service Rates
Refer to Clients
How To Submit Editing
First, send an e-mail to us with a description of the work with the number of pages.
Then, if possible send a few sample pages in an attached MS Word file.
We will respond with the best estimate based on these sample pages. E-mail to ABetterWord.com
Rates are based on the following requirements for a standard page:

Manuscripts should be submitted in a standard format:
8 1/2 x 11 inch page with double spaced copy.

Note: Single-spaced documents will be accepted in the electronic format, but will reflect the extra costs per page.

The manuscripts must be produced in an 11 or 12 point Times New Roman,
Courier, Arial, or a similar, easy-to-read non-bold type.
This format provides approximately 300-350 words per page.

Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word,
unless alternate arrangements are made with the editor.

Manuscripts with odd fonts, small fonts, or difficult-to-read fonts
will be returned unread, or charged an extra fee.

Manuscript files must be sent as an attached MS Word file
in an e-mail message sent to the editor at A Better Word.com.

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Editing Policies

In editing, we read the material through once, and often a second time,
to ensure the consistency of style and word usage from the beginning
to the end of the material.
If the material from the writer is unacceptable or unworkable
or is deemed objectionable in content for any reason, we reserve the right
to return the project files and return the deposit.
All material and information sent to ABetterWord.com is confidential
and will not be passed on to anyone other than the editor and/or associates who
will directly work on the material.
All changes or additions to the copy beyond the original files, made by the writer,
will be billed at an hourly rate. Corrections that must be made because of our error
will not be billed.
ABetterWord.com is only responsible for the editing services
and is not responsible for the accuracy or intent of the content.
The author is responsible for reading the How to Submit section of this site.

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Editing Procedures
All the editing work is completed in MS Word. An attached MS Word file
is to be sent by e-mail to the us at: A Better Word.com.

After the initial payment, has been confirmed from Pay Pal, the editor
will acknowledge the receipt of the file and payment.

The work will be performed in a second copy of the MS Word file
with all the MS editing red/blue line markups and underlines.
The file will then be saved to a third corrected file.
All three files will be returned to the author after the final payment
has been confirmed.
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Formatting Assistance
We can provide manuscript formatting if you ask for it. This provides a much cleaner and neater document to present to the editor, publisher, or printer.
See a sample of the MS Word Formatting Styles.
Editing Service Rates
These prices are guidelines only, please contact
A Better Word for an estimate for your work.

Copy Editing and Proofing

$2.00 per standard
double-spaced page
$3.50 per single-spaced page

Smaller, nonstandard, or miscellanious projects .010 per word, or an estimate, or a $25.00 minimum

Writing Projects

$25.00 per hour, or estimated
Formatting Assistance Estimated per project by page

Of course, each project is unique, thus each pricing estimate will be unique.
The rates in the table above are only a guideline.

There is a $25.00 minimum charge for each project.

All rates are based on U.S. Dollars.

The hourly rate for all writing and editing services is
$25.00 per hour.

Research and consulting will be estimated,
or charged at $25.00 per hour.

A payment of 50% of the estimated cost is required
before a project is started.

The balance of the payment is due before the completed project
is returned.

Any major changes or additions to a project after the initial estimate will be
considered a separate project and will be handled and estimated accordingly.

Payments are made through PayPal.
Writing
Writing services and estimates are provided on a case-by-case basis.
Each project can involve research, interviewing, or just plain organizing
the input from you. Please contact me to discuss the project.

Re-writing Assistance
Re-writing assistance and estimates, including ghost writing,
is also provided on a case-by-case basis.
Project manuscripts that are almost complete, but don't look quite right,
it can re-written and re-worked to your satisfaction.

Consulting Services

We do not have all the answers. Sometimes we will pass questions
to one of our associates, or recommend another source.
This, of course, is normally a service with no fee.
If extensive research is involved, we will quote a fee before starting the project.
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Genres and Types of Products
The following table lists representative samples of the services and products where we have experience, but does not limit us to these areas:

Advertising Copy

Magazine Articles

Novels

Nonfiction Books

Newsletters

Brochures

Catalogs

Memoirs

User's Guides

CD Copy

Cook Books

Direct Mail

White Papers

Travel Guides

Genealogies

Biographies

Technical Documentation

Presentations

Term & School Papers

Proposals

Reports

Service Manuals

Operations Manuals

Press Releases

Training Manuals

Web Site Copy

Short Stories

Menus

Questionnaires

Ghost Writing

Annual Reports
Essays
Children's Books
Self Help
Resumes

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How To Contact Us
If you have questions about the services; if you have a special project
that does not fit within the standard format; if you want a special project estimated; or if you want to send a sample of your project for review, send us an e-mail with all the details and questions.

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How To Pay The Fees
Payments are made with your Visa, MasterCharge, Discover or
American Express credit card, or a debit card, through our PayPal account.

PayPal is committed to handling your customer information with the
highest standards of information security.

We expect a 50% deposit payment with the submission of a project
and the balance due before delivery.

A minimum charge of $25.00 is to be prepaid for all small projects.

All payments are to be made in US dollars.
Click on the PayPal button below, select the Business Tab, select Send Money, and enter the required information.

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