WriteContent Editorial Services

Quick Glance
at the attributes of a good content editor

can quickly get up to speed on the essential content for most any subject

is always available for author questions and consultations

can identify and understand the needs of the audience (reader)

can determine the extent of the editing needed to maximize the message

has a strong sense of structure and excellent organizational skills

has good writing and copyediting skills

has an ear for language (diction and idiom)

can make technical passages and complex concepts accessible to the average reader

can keep the text focused on communicating ("speaking") directly to the reader

can clarify poor writing and correct faulty logic

can determine when it is necessary for the author to rewrite and/or add text

will unabashedly write new text when appropriate

can emulate author's usage, style, and tone when rewriting

knows how and when to use humor, analogies, examples, etc., to maintain and increase reader interest

can create appropriate parts, chapters, bullet lists, sidebars, and graphics to improve flow and readability

can catch "isms" and prejudices but is not blinded by political correctness

can spot legal problems with trademarks, citings, etc.

has ability to develop a productive author-editor relationship

will challenge the author to give his or her best

is not overly compulsive or overly flexible

reads, reads, and reads—any and all types of material




	WriteContent is being revamped and will will no longer have a freelance section nor will it be soliciting or posting freelancers. Thanks to the many freelancers who were listed on the old freelance pages. WriteContent will continue to include links to editing, researching, writing, and publishing resources.

Roadmap to Editing and Publishing Your Manuscript

WriteContent works with authors, publishers, agents, and other professionals to create excellence in their writing projects (Why WriteContent? ) Follow this roadmap to see why every good author needs a good editor.

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