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k.d. lang’s most recent record, Sing it Loud, contains lyrics co-written with songwriter and musician Joe Pisapia. When asked about the songwriting process, she said this about working with a partner:

“…it takes away the internal argument or the internal debate that goes between the editor and the writer, which is a very lethargic process.”

There are times when doing it yourself just doesn’t cut it.

There are times when you need the benefit of perspective, professional experience and unvarnished honesty about how your marketing message reads to prospective customers.

Here are the services I offer to both creatives and smart, non-corporate entrepreneurs:

More than Words – editing & proofreading
Hello, Gorgeous – website reviews & renos
The Medium and Your Message – brand consulting

More than Words – Editing & Proofreading
My base rate for editing and proofreading is $55 per hour (all prices are in Canadian dollars—click here for conversion rates).

Typical editing projects include web site copy; resumes/bios; project proposals, and ebooks.

I’ll send you a PDF with my notes, or if you prefer, make the fixes for you and return the updated copy with a new file name so there’s no danger of overwriting your original.

Don’t think this is like handing in a school essay for correction. I’ll also give you pointers to help you with your writing to save you time and stress on future projects, and stay true to your voice and your style.

Let’s do it!
Click here to send me your project description and to get your personalized quote.

“Your work is excellent. Best investment ever. Thank you for being an amazing sounding board, wise counsel and a person with a keen eye for details.” —Hala B. Toronto, Canada

Hello, Gorgeous – Website Reviews & Renos
Need some professional polish but don’t have the cash for a full design makeover? Have a site a friend set up that needs a little design love?

Once upon a time I was a freelance Web designer. I know how sites work and how they’re built. As an artist myself, I understand how important it is to present your work well. It’s not like selling sofas.

I’ll give your website a serious go-through, take a look under the hood, and email you a report. I’ll tell you what’s working, if anything’s inconsistent in your presentation, and if there are things cluttering up the place that just need to go.

This isn’t a hit-and-run list of “fix this” items (and it’s definitely not a critique of your work). I’ll also explain the reasons behind my recommendations, from the point of view of a customer as well as someone experienced in the world of marketing.

The One Pager—$50 CDN
This one’s short and sweet, perfect if you haven’t graduated to a full website. It can be your blog, or a page on your website that needs some attention. (Click here for currency conversion rates.)

The Classic Site—$175 CDN
Your home page plus three other pages: your gallery, bio, and contact pages, or a similar combination.

I’ll give you a thorough report on your overall site as well as individual pages. If you manage your own site, there will be times when I can do more than tell you what needs to be changed—I can help you make the changes to layout, typefaces and navigation, all for one fee.

Custom Website Review
If your site doesn’t fit either of the above categories, or if you’d like a review as well as copyediting, send me an email and I’ll give you a personalized quote.

Not being a designer, I knew there were things I didn’t like about my website, but didn’t know how to fix them. The changes were sometimes small, like changing the size of type, or sometimes bigger, changing spacing and suggesting navigation changes. They combine to make everything just right! —Sally Mack, Vallejo, California

The Medium and Your Message – Brand Consulting
Your brand is every experience your customer has with you and your business.

Establishing a brand can be frustrating. You might wonder if you’re getting the right message across. Are you being true to your style and your work? Are you really connecting with your customers?

Here are a few examples of what we can cover in a consulting call:

• An honest critique of your website
• How you’re using social media and how to best reach your best customers
• How to bring everything together to establish your personal brand
• Sensible advice to help you get past the stuck parts in your marketing efforts

How it works
Brand consulting calls are $125 CDN, and last roughly 45 minutes (then we take a few minutes to wrap things up and catch our collective breath). Click here for currency conversion rates.

You also get an MP3 recording of the call—your very own intensive, one-on-one workshop to listen to as many times as you like.

“Whether I have a dilemma with wholesaling or need to come up with new ideas, Stacey has a very clear and easy way of explaining multiple avenues that I can explore. She is down-to-earth and approachable. No question regarding my business is too small.”
—Thea Crawford, Leave Your Hat On

Let’s do it!
To book your session, just click the button below. Once I receive payment, I’ll take a look at your online presence. If I feel I can give you good value, we’ll set up a time to talk and I’ll send you a short list of questions so we can make the most of our call.