The following questions and answers will facilitate your understanding of our capabilities and practices. Please feel free to ask if you have additional questions.

 

Q: Do you have the skills needed to perform these services?

 

A: Yes, we do. We're professional writers and editors with decades of experience in areas ranging from advertising, marketing and technical documentation to press, publicity and magazine writing. You can be confident in Blue World Editors. 

 

Q: How do we get started?

 

A: It’s simple. Just e-mail your request. Include your project number or title, the word count and due date, and an attachment of the file to be processed. The completed file will be returned to you as an e-mail reply and attachment, ready to integrate with layout and production.   

 

Q: My documents are technical and often very complex. Does that affect pricing or turnaround?

 

A: Editorial services are priced per word, not by topic. Simply choose the level you want--proofreading, copyediting or rewriting--and we'll take care of the rest.

 

Q: Does proofreading exclude changes in style or expression?

 

A: We’re very specific in our work, and we rarely miss an item that needs to be corrected. However, there is a difference between proofreading and editing: In the former case we begin and end with the goal of finding any and all errors; in the latter our objective is not only to proofread but also to enhance the overall presentation.

 

Q: Can an edited document have the same appeal as one that is rewritten?

 

A: Just as an edited document can have extra appeal by comparison to a proofread document, the process of rewriting brings your text to an even higher level of expression. Often we’ll rewrite documents with the understanding that the client wants a style that he or she isn’t able to provide. In any case, the idea is not to confuse the subject matter but to make it clear and concise. Rewriting adds the power and authority that can make any document a standout.

 

Q: I’d like to use your service on a full-time, on-call basis. Are you open to that?

 

A: Yes, we are. In fact, some of our clients have been with us for nearly 20 years. We’re always interested in business relationships that function on the basis of trust and professionalism. 

 

Q: We’d like a document edited according to British usage. Can you do that?

 

A: Yes, we can. There are a few key differences between American and British usage, but experience has given us the skills needed to handle them. Sometimes a client will ask us to edit or rewrite in the British style, and that’s a welcome twist to an already pleasant work process.  

 

Q: Our documents are translated from a variety of languages. Does that affect the extent of the services you can provide?

 

A: This is a question that translators often ask. We're specialists in English, but we also have a great deal of experience working with Asian and European clients. (Our company founder has even lived in Japan.) So, the work is done with particular respect for, and interest in, the differences that make each culture unique. As always, the objective to deliver quality editing that reflects the ideals of the client. 

 

Q: How many words can you handle in a single day?

 

A: People are usually amazed at the response, but it’s true: We can easily proofread or edit 30,000 words in a day, and we’ve been known to do much more than that. For comparison, a full day of rewriting could cover 12,000 words.

 

Q: We need someone for a long-term editing project. Would you be available?

 

A: We welcome long-term assignments and will schedule our work so that all intermediate deadlines are met along the way. Simply call or e-mail to discuss your needs.  

 

Q: My English isn’t perfect. Will that make it hard for us to work together?

 

A: It doesn’t matter what your native language might be. As long as the subject text is in English, Blue World Editors can comply with your request to proofread, edit or rewrite it. Moreover, we can provide a translator to act as a liaison when necessary.

 

Q: Can you generate new copy using our materials?

 

A: Copywriting is very much a part of our business, and we’re proud of our abilities in that regard. This type of work is priced on a project basis. For details, please e-mail or telephone. We’ll be happy to assist you.