Project: Copyediting

Copyediting

Publish your written materials with confidence knowing that the copy has been thoroughly reviewed and edited for grammar and typos, and is consistent with the style and voice of your Organization.

Time Frame:1-2 weeks
Deliverable Type:Written Materials
Skills Needed:Writing
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Project Deliverables

  • Review of up to 20 pages of copy for grammar, style, tone, and consistency

  • Advice on how to write effective copy going forward

You can add additional details about what you need when you post this project.

You need this if:

  • You want to perfect copy before it is published, sent to a graphic designer, or submitted for a grant

  • You need someone with a fresh set of eyes to conduct an in-depth review of existing copy

  • You want someone to review and edit copy to check for consistency, tone, and quality that aligns with your Organization’s voice

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The Right Professional for this Project

Skills & Experience
Writing
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Prior experience writing and editing copy (preferred)
When

Can spend 5-10 hours over 1-2 weeks

Where

Works remotely from anywhere

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What you give

Expect to spend approximately 1-3 hours managing this project
What you should have prepared
  • A staff member committed to this project
  • An electronic version of the copy that needs to be reviewed
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What you get

Money Saved

$1,792

Based on general market rates for professional contractors, we estimate that it would cost you about this much to outsource this work.

Hours Saved

10

Based on the scope and complexity of this project, we estimate that it would take about this long to complete the work on your own.

Skills Learned
Communication

Typical Project Plan

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Prep: Distribution of Prep Materials & Project Timeline
  • Volunteer Manager shares copy for revision with the Professional
  • Volunteer Manager provides additional/background content on the copy including intended audience, purpose, style guide, and/or examples of published copy to ensure style consistency
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager align expectations and agree on project timeline
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Milestone 1: Copyediting
  • Professional reviews the copy and creates appropriate changes to formatting, grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, etc.
  • Professional checks for inconsistency and and continuity errors
  • Professional creates a list of recommended changes to share with Volunteer Manager (if applicable)
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Milestone 2: Review Edits
  • Professional shares with Volunteer Manager a revised draft and a document tracking the changes
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager connect to discuss the changes made to the copy (up to two rounds of edits)
  • Professional makes agreed upon changes to the document and reviews final draft
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Milestone 3: Final Deliverables
  • Professional delivers final version to Volunteer Manager
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