CopyStrands

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CopyStrands is an eco-friendly, affordable freelance writing and editing business with a popular blog: Be Chic. Be Green. Be Well-traveled.

Freelance work is done by phone, email and / or Web conferencing. Editing is tracked in Word. Writing is submitted in Word or entered online (back end of websites, blogs, etc.) depending on customer preference.

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Freelance Writing Services Include:
Copywriting: Body copy, headlines
Content writing: Search engine optimization (SEO)
Technical writing: Manuals, web content
Creative writing: Magazine articles, reviews, blogging

Writing samples: | Catalog writing | Ad writing |
| Catalog Opener | Book cover copy | Travel writing |
| Blog writing | Technical writing | Magazine writing |
Freelance Editing Services Include:
Proofreading: Light line editing
Copyediting: Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage (while preserving original meaning)
Substantive editing: Identifying and solving problems of overall accuracy, reorganizing order of text, fact checking

Editing samples: | Magazine editing | Technical editing |
| Book editing | Design and layout editing | Example edits |
Other Specialties

Social media expert, HTML and CMS (back end of websites).
Blog designs, examples: here, here and here.
Résumé editing services.
Book editing services (have edited several books for clients including: Multifamily Millionaire, Surviving and Thriving in the HR World and Weekends of Glory).
One-on-one coaching tips for starting a freelance career.
Style Guides and Rates

Currently using the following style guides: AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, The Wall Street Journal Guide to Business Style and Usage and The Elements of Style.

Rates are small business friendly and follow the Writers Market Rate Guideline. All rush projects are charged an additional 20%.
Clients

Current Clients:
Northwest Runner magazine (copyediting and fact checking)
CTQ Media (substantative editing and technical writing)
Prep Sportswear (copywriting, copyediting and content editing)
Windridge Consulting (proofreading and copyediting)

Past Clients:
About.com, Martingale and Co. (book publishing), Eddie Bauer (catalog), InStyle magazine, ELLE magazine and more.

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