I make your words clearer so you can step out and talk to the world with your best foot forward.
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Why you should hire me:
- #1: Enjoy a FREE WhatsApp, Hangouts, or Messenger chat about your project
- #2: Get a FREE sample edit of up to 1000 words before you decide on an editor
- #3: You won’t have to worry about your work not sounding like you after editing
- #4: I offer payment installment plans and discount options for tight budgets
- #5: After your first project, you get 15% off all future projects with me
- #6: You’re entitled to a FREE review or reference after publishing. Just ask!
- #7: Know you’re in good hands: 30+ recommendations from past clients
- #8: Ask questions and get advice from my 7+ years of experience (since 2011)
- #9: You can access my services from Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Jamaica
Ready to choose me to be #YourWritingLady? Simply fill out the form below!
About Me
When I was a little girl, I used to scribble all over everything.
No different from most children, I’ll admit. Thing is, I never stopped. Through writing, I could truly communicate with the world. Being a talkative kid did me no good–I only got written up and rarely ever felt understood. My words seemed to fly over or around people’s heads. Not when I wrote, though. When I put pen to paper, the words flying through my head formed neat little lines and made sense to the world, not just me. That’s when I realized I was meant to write. I was around 10 years old at the time. In the years since then, I’ve become skilled at taking any concept, thought, or feeling, and put it into plain language.
Whether it’s as a story, an article, or a poem, I can verbalize the things that many can only feel inside. I’ve published a historical fiction novel, a poetry collection, written over 350 poems, and many short stories since I was 14. I’m currently working on two more novels and a second poetry collection.
7 years ago, I decided to help others who weren’t able to express their thoughts as well on the printed page. It’s gone by a few names over the years, but Your Writing Lady, my editing company, was born from that desire to help others communicate.
Kim-Lee Patterson
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Price List for U.S. and Canada
I edit both U.S. and Canadian English. This price list outlines the fees I charge for proofreading, editing, and add-ons.
Proofreading
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text.
- Does not involve rearranging or rephrasing copy or content in any way.
- Cost: Base fee ($15 USD/CAD) + $7.5 per 1000 words
Copy/Line Editing
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text
- Improves style, accuracy and formatting of text
- Includes rearranging and/or rephrasing of content for readability
- Cost: Base fee ($15 USD/CAD) + $10 per 1000 words
Resume Editing
- Adjusts format and margins of page elements
- Balances white space with content for an easy-to-read appearance
- Edits content for clarity, spelling and grammar consistencies.
- Arranges content to emphasize strongest points and minimize weak areas
- Cost: $25 USD / CAD
Add-ons
Prices in USD/CAD
- Phone Consultation: $45 / hr
- Extra revisions: $15 / hr
- CreateSpace Formatting: $30 (up to three rounds of adjustment)
- Layout Formatting: $.25 per page
- Book blurb: $25
Price List for Jamaica
Yes! I offer editing services to clients in my beautiful island of Jamaica. The following price list is specifically for Jamaican residents currently living and working in the country, with full access to Internet and banking services.
For a phone consultation, email yourwritinglady@gmail.com and we will schedule a day and time to speak for 30 minutes. Save the phone number 1- 876-401-3608.
Proofreading
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text.
- Does not involve rearranging or rephrasing copy or content in any way.
- Cost: Base fee ($1000 JMD) + $200 JMD per 1000 words
Copy Editing
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text
- Improves style, accuracy and formatting of text
- Includes rearranging and/or rephrasing content for readability and ease of understanding
- Cost: Base fee ($1000 JMD) + $350 JMD per 1000 words
Resume Editing
- Adjusts format and margins of page elements
- Balances white space with content for an easy-to-read appearance
- Edits content for clarity, spelling and grammar consistencies.
- Arranges content to emphasize strongest points and minimize weak areas
- Cost: $1500 JMD
Payment by bank transfer only (to NCB account).
Add-ons
- Phone Consultation: $3000 JMD
- Extra revisions: $500 JMD per hour
- Kindle Formatting: $2500 JMD
- Layout Formatting: $25 JMD per page
- Book blurb: $2000 JMD
Price List for United Kingdom
Proofreading
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text.
- Does not involve rearranging or rephrasing copy or content in any way.
- Cost: Base fee (£12 GBP) + £6 per 1000 words
Copy/Line Editing
- Removes all spelling, punctuation and cosmetic errors in text
- Improves style, accuracy and formatting of text
- Includes rearranging and/or rephrasing of content for readability
- Cost: Base fee (£12 GBP) + $10 per 1000 words
Resume Editing
- Adjusts format and margins of page elements
- Balances white space with content for an easy-to-read appearance
- Edits content for clarity, spelling and grammar consistencies.
- Arranges content to emphasize strongest points and minimize weak areas
- Cost: £20 GBP
Add-ons
- Phone Consultation: £35
- Extra revisions: £15 per hour
- Kindle Formatting: £25 (up to three rounds of adjustment)
- Layout Formatting: £0.20 per page
- Book blurb: £20
