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Spy Proofreading & Editing Nancy Falter
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Eye Spy Proofreading & Editing is happy to announce that journalist Sonia Hernandez has joined us to offer proofreading and editing of Spanish materials. Eye Spy Proofreading & Editing ahora también ofrece sus servicios profesionales de corrección y edición de textos en español. |
You've worked for hours on it, and now you want your written copy to reflect the thought and care you've put into it. You need a pair of "fresh eyes" to review the material and ferret out the errors you've missed. If you're an editor, you need a proofreader; if you're a writer, you need a copy editor. You need Eye Spy Proofreading & Editing.
Read what one of Nancy's regular clients, a very busy freelance copywriter, says about her work:
Any
freelance writer could probably say the same: at 2 a.m., everything I write
looks brilliant and accurate. In the light of day, there are usually some rough
edges. A separate set of eyes is always a good thing. When that separate set
of eyes belongs to Nancy Whalen, it’s a great thing.
The fact is, I’ve been freelancing for a long time, but was always wary
of proofreaders. Most, I found, made academic (albeit correct) edits, which
changed the voice and the style of the piece. For a freelance writer, the voice
and style are the differentiators. A dulled-down piece is not a piece that sells.
Nancy Whalen has a gift that goes beyond her extensive knowledge of the English
language, grammar and punctuation. She can polish a rough draft without making
it sound like it was written by somebody else. She can take a solid piece of
work and make it shine. She can take a quickly written piece and make it accurate.
But, most importantly, she maintains the integrity and the voice of the writer
in the process.
I think Nancy is brilliant. But, just as important, she is calm, collected and
easy to work with. She does what she says she’s going to do, she asks
questions instead of making assumptions and she treats every project with care.
Nancy is like the person behind the curtain, with the ability to transform a
humble piece into something great, powerful and of course, typo free.
I highly recommend her. You won’t be disappointed. . . . Patti Putnicki,
Pattywrites.com
Nancy will proofread and/or copyedit your reports, articles, manuals, newsletters, brochures, proposals, public relations, instructional and educational materials; and she'll make them word-, letter- and punctuation-perfect. Call now or send her an e-mail to discuss your needs and deadlines and to get a free estimate of her services. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover how easy and affordable it is to take this last, important step in the preparation of flawlessly written materials.
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Nancy, You have no idea how amazing you are. Thank you!!!!!.
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What's the difference between editing and proofreading?
Editing or copyediting checks for errors in
spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage in text that has not been
formatted yet. It also ensures proper and consistent use of voice,
style, sentence and paragraph construction. It does not include changes
in content, nor does it always ensure that the written document is
logical, factually complete or accurate; but it does ensure clean,
decisive writing that is free of errors. Copy editors may suggest
changes to clarify the writer's intended message or to improve the
fluency of the written text; and they may query the author about
content or wording that does not seem to be accurate or logical; but
they do not change the content of the copy. Editing should always precede proofreading. Copy can be provided by fax, mail or electronically.
Proofreading brings one final look at documents that have
already been edited and formatted, whether by one or several
individuals, and it checks for any remaining errors and inconsistencies
in use of grammar, language and format. Copy can be submitted and
returned according to the client's needs.
Confidentiality of all submissions is guaranteed.
Additionally, the proofreader or copy editor has the right to refuse
material that she deems unacceptable in any way. (Back to top)
Why is it important to have my copy edited or proofread?
To ensure that your writing conveys a professional image
To ensure that you communicate as effectively and clearly as possible
To prevent costly reprints of published materials
To detect errors that no spell-checking or grammar-checking software can find and correct
To save money by outsourcing the tedious, time-consuming jobs of
proofreading and copyediting — in order to keep your writers
writing and your editors editing. (Back to top)
Who needs editing and proofreading services?
Non-profit organizations and associations
Government agencies
Businesses of every kind, small or large
Printers and publishers
Individuals, including students
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We charge reasonable rates for all services. There is no charge for an estimate. Just contact Nancy by telephone or e-mail.
Proofreading rates:
Hourly rate minimum is $25/hour; minimum charge of $10.00; rates higher
for complex or highly technical material; $35/hour for Spanish
documents. Estimates can also be provided on a per-page basis, with
exact charges depending on the density and complexity of the
material and the turn-around time you want.
Editing rates: Hourly rate minimum is $30/hour; minimum charge of $15.00; rates higher for complex or highly technical material; $40/hour for Spanish documents. Estimates can also be provided on a per-page basis, with exact charges depending on the density and complexity of the material and the turn-around time you want. (Back to top)
Nancy
Whalen is one of the finest proofreaders and editors that I have ever
worked with in my 20+ years in public relations. She is precise and
thorough, and when she's done, the copy virtually sings.
-Jennefer Witter, President, The Boreland Group Inc.
Eye Spy's recent projects have included editing a report on the war in Iraq for SAIC, a major defense contractor; proofreading and formatting a manuscript for the American Horticultural Society Journal and proofreading a major grant application to the National Cancer Institute for the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. Nancy's newest client is the Neuroscience Imaging Center at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.
Eye Spy also proofreads print materials for Active Imagination, a full-service graphic design, marketing and video production company based in Houston, Texas, which represents, among other clients, the Houston Astros.
Nancy Falter Whalen graduated magna cum laude
from Ohio University with a B.A. degree and is a member of Phi Beta
Kappa. She has a wide range of career experience, including working
with the U.S. Navy, with the public school system in its community
education department and with a graphic design firm in Washington, D.C.
She had a long career working with associations, specializing in the
management of 501(c)3 organizations, both in the mental health and in
the construction trades. As the former executive director of an
educational foundation for the plumbing industry, she raised funds,
developed educational programs for small businesses and managed the
day-to-day operations of a foundation with assets in excess of $10
million. She has written, edited and
proofread educational materials, reports, proposals, prospectuses,
annual reports, newsletters, articles, public relations materials and
scripts, as well as instructional manuals. Currently, she is the managing partner of Whalen Associates, a consulting firm based in Shepherdstown, WV.
Sonia Hernandez does the proofreading and editing of Spanish documents. She has a degree in journalism from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello in Caracas, Venezuela, and has worked for 15 years in both the print and television worlds in Venezuela, Ecuador and the U.S. where she also currently teaches Spanish in the public schools and for Miami Dade Community College. (Back to top)