A Self-Diagnosis for Clear Communication
To help figure out what Write Stuff you need, find the statement in italics that best defines your situation. The right prescription follows. The blue links within the text can then take you to further information about the writing and editing services I can provide.
"I have an idea about what I want to communicate, but haven't gotten all the information together or figured out how to go about presenting it."
Kx Sounds like the right prescription is professional writing: a writer who can work with you to identify your audience, to determine the most appropriate means of communicating the information, to do necessary information gathering, and to write the material.
"I know what sort of final product I want, and I have all the information, but I don't feel confident about putting it all together."
Kx This situation calls for professional writing: a writer who can take the information you already have, identify any missing pieces, and do the writing and formatting to provide the product you want.
"I've written some things down, but I don't consider myself a good writer; in fact, I'm not even sure this will work to communicate to the audience I have in mind."
Kx In this case, a professional editor who does comprehensive editing can work with you to clearly identify your audience, to determine the best means of reaching that audience, to organize what you've already written, and to provide clear, accurate copy in the appropriate format.
"I know my audience and what type of product works best for communicating with them, and I've written all the basic material. I just want to make sure that what I've written clearly communicates my message and is accurate and grammatically correct."
Kx This calls for a professional editor who provides clarification editing.
"I don't need the content or organization of what I've written messed with. I just want to make sure I haven't made any mistakes with grammar or style."
Kx The appropriate prescription here is copyediting by a professional editor.
"Everything has been written and reviewed, but I want to ensure nothing has been overlooked or any silly typos accidentally left."
Kx This can be handled through editing by a professional at the copyproofing level.