Janice Formichella - Proofreader and Copy Writer

Do you have great ideas

Do You Have Great Ideas

But Get Bored with Polishing?

(Most people don’t like to polish!)

Are you ready to present your work to the world?

If so, you need a polisher!

Everyone today has the potential to be a publisher. The ability to put your words live online with a simple click is the opportunity to be a publisher in your own right.

The problem? Not everyone has the background (or desire) to be a skilled proofreader or editor. That’s where I come in.

How you present your work and words to the world matters!

From websites, dating profiles, eBooks, blog posts, and marketing materials, sloppy writing can make or break your intended outcome.

Even if you think your work is nearly there, every writer can benefit from a second set of eyes.

I’m a unique proofreader as I bring an edgy/youthful perspective, a background in marketing and small business management, and I actually love the dry, nerdy business of proofreading (there aren’t many of us out there!).

I offer my services at competitive rates. Read more about me here, or contact me now to receive your quote or purchase my services.

(Most people don’t like to polish!)

Are you ready to present your work to the world?

If so, you need a polisher!

Everyone today has the potential to be a publisher. The ability to put your words live online with a simple click is the opportunity to be a publisher in your own right.

The problem? Not everyone has the potential (or desire) to be a skilled proofreader or editor. That’s where I come in.

How you present your work and words to the world matters!

From websites, dating profiles, eBooks, blog posts, and marketing materials, sloppy writing can make or break your intended outcome.

Even if you think your work is nearly there, every writer can benefit from a second set of eyes.

I offer my services at competitive rates. Read more about me here, or contact me now to receive your quote or purchase my services.

About Me

Non-fiction writing is in my blood. I grew up admiring my grandfather, a successful English professor and respected local journalist. I knew from the 2nd grade that I wanted to be a writer of some sort (I even used to put my hair in a bun and steal his cardigans to dress up as a ‘writer’ when I was lucky enough to spend time with him, but shhh, don’t tell!).

I naturally ended up as an English major in college and absolutely loved the study of linguistics.

Yet it wasn’t until I was in grad school at New York University that it really hit me that I had a marketable skill as a writer.

I’ve been freelancing in one way or another ever since.

As an American who has spent many years living in Europe and Australia I bring to the table a refined knowledge in both types of English, along with an interest in grammar, punctuation, and flow that is hard to come by among the free-spirited professional community. (I have written this site in American English, though have an abundant background in the 1% of differences between American and British/Australian English.)

I am passionate about freelancing as I’ve never been the 9-5 type and would love to sit down on my porch with your manuscript and a coffee on a sunny afternoon and get it ready for the world.

Services

Proofreading

One of the quickest ways to help someone lose interest in what you’re trying to say online is to present sloppy work riddled with typos, spelling errors, and the incorrect use of “your” and “you’re”. Having a second set of eyes that you trust is a great investment, whether you’re looking to prepare your eBook for submittal or get your website live.

I work on an hourly rate and accept some retainer clients as my availability allows. Read more about my rates here.

Editing

Editing is sort of like proofreading on steroids. It involves refinement of your manuscript as a final step, but also collaboration with the writer along the way to format, structure, flesh out, and in some cases, re-write portions of drafts.

Editing is a complex process and every project is unique. As such, I provide custom rates. Please contact me to schedule a 20-minute call to discuss your project’s brief and receive a quote.

Blogging

I LOVE to blog!

I know that a lot of business owners have tons of great intentions when it comes to creating regular content, but the fact of the matter is that at the end of the day, it’s the end of the day, and there are just so many other things that end up taking priority over writing the week’s blog post.

Why not leave it to me? Using an effective method of quick calls, interview questions, and re-purposing your previous content, I’ll smash out posts for you and keep your blog up to date. Read about my blog packages here.

Web Copy

It’s important to remember that your website is not meant to be written for your business, but rather for your audience, which can be hard to do yourself. Oddly enough, it’s typically more effective to have someone on the outside write your web copy for you.

Using a personally-designed method and brief, I’ll make sure that your products and/or services are written about in your intended voice and in a way that leaves visitors ready to get in touch. I’d love to speak with you about your project!

"I sub-contracted Janice to write some articles for me. She was very responsive, wrote to brief, and delivered great stories, contributing further ideas to the newsletter it was published in. Her professionalism was impeccable. Her enthusiasm is contagious. I continue to engage Janice in professional support as a writer and editor on a sub-contract basis."

"I would highly recommend Janice for editing and proof reading jobs - she can turn her hand to any material and has an excellent eye for detail!"

"Janice has a lot of dedication to what she does, as well as a high attention to detail to get every message across in a creative manner. Janice takes every writing task she is given, wholeheartedly and as if it is her own personal project. I highly recommend Janice for any copywriting and proofing that is required. Such a pleasure to be around!"

"Wanting to launch a new website for my hobby business it was critical my future clients understand my position and services. Janice was recommended to me by a trusted businessman. What a relief, Janice made the whole process of creative and purposeful wording through my new site a breeze. I started getting new clients booking 2 days after I launched the test site. Janice’s text and knowledge paid for itself in one booking!"

"Janice has created various copy for my business. She gave personal attention to my profile, suggested various ideas and carefully reviewed my feedback. She is easy to communicate with, always happy to answer a phone call and deliver the result in time. I was extremely satisfied with the finished product and the way the ideas has been presented to attract my ideal clients."

"I would highly recommend Janice for editing and proof reading jobs - she can turn her hand to any material and has an excellent eye for detail!"

" Wanting to launch a new website for my hobby business it was critical my future clients understand my position and services. Janice was recommended to me by a trusted businessman. What a relief, Janice made the whole process of creative and purposeful wording through my new site a breeze. I started getting new clients booking 2 days after I launched the test site. Janice’s text and knowledge paid for itself in one booking!"