I help copywriters and marketers whose native language is not English, to improve their English copy.
I can just correct the grammar or I can rewrite and do more. Pricing on your project will depend on the amount of work and whether you want Grammar Only or Rewrite Plus.
Typical difference in pricing is Grammar Only at €200 and Rewrite Plus at €1000
What's Rewrite Plus?
1. Making the work grammatical
2. Nativising the copy and making it flow
Simply making copy grammatical often results in awkward sounding copy still; and it often still sounds non-native despite being grammatical.
Why is this the case?
English Language that communicates effectively and expressively is made up of phrase snippets tweaked and jigsawed together.
A snippet may be a section of a sentence, or more.
One snippet, one phrase choice, has different grammar to another. It jigsaws to the things around it differently. And it impacts the flow and the tone of the language around it.
The snippets need changing. Not just the grammar.
The process is not linear: Grammar fix. Move to next thing. Change word. Move to next thing. Change grammar. Change word. That's a grammar check only.
The copy almost always needs pulling apart and stitching together in a more thoroughgoing manner.
It's kinda like sculpting.
It can be tricky to see the extent of this need until you see the work I've done and the reasons for it.
3. Making the tone of voice right for your brand
4. Lose the clichés
Clichés come in the form of words and phrases as well as the structure of language elements. We’ve seen clichés a trillion times before – so they don’t wake the user's neurons – they're just words that wash over us.
It's super easy to write in clichés. It takes more effort and ability to make more effective language.
5. Clarity
For both native and non-native users.
6. Rationale and comments on the changes I've made
I'll include comments on strategic reasons for changes and suggestions, so you can see why I’ve made the changes I’ve made.
Handy to know the why. And some of the comments might be particularly useful for you if you want to develop your English copywriting skills. You'll be able to analyse your copy through my eyes.
7. Suggestions beyond the words
As you know, the words put the strategy into action; they work with the visual to express the concept; they are jigsaw pieces that help build a better user experience.
I'm not only about the words – I'm about the the strategy, the concept, the visual, the usable.
You might have people who are strong in these areas. And since my head has been immersed in communicating the value you bring to your prospects, you might as well have my thoughts on these things also. Use what you choose. Choose what to lose.
did I hear you groan...?
8. I know – you just want something simple...
The thing is, "Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." –Woody Guthrie.
Genius is a big word.
But we can at least say that making your communication simple and effective, with the right tone for your brand, is a somewhat complex task.
Questions? Contact me.