Editing and Proofing

Editing and Proofing

The hardest text to edit and proof is your own writing. With Your Words’ Worth, you have a second pair of eyes ready to review any content, any time. We offer online and offline editing services:

Substantive Content Review:

Is the content written in terms your readers will understand?
Does it focus on their needs and concerns?
Are the marketing tactics appropriate and effectively used?

Copyediting and Proofreading:

Are the general tone and style appropriate to the message and audience?
Are the spelling, grammar and punctuation error-free?

Browse through these selections:

Editing:

Zest and Harmony Blog by Cassandra Herbert. (Substantively edited from client outline; awarded as one of the Best Psychology Blogs of 2015 by the Institute of Psychology for Eating).
Three Simple Steps to Overcome Permaculture Design Overwhelm by Rob Avis. (Distilled for the Verge Permaculture blog from in-depth article in Permaculture Magazine)

Proofing:

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrations / National Motor Vehicle Titling and Information System Report. (KEEP AS-IS)
(Copy-edited according to Plain Language standard, proofread using CMOS and internal stylesheet)

If you’re needing these services to keep your copy at its best, contact me using the widget at right.

What My Clients Say

Meggin Nicholson, Author, My Tattle Tales

Animal Care:
Book Editing
Phila, Thank you so much – I feel like I’ve asked more than what you signed on for and I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything: talking me down from the ledge, the support, guidance and encouragement. You should add that to your business card! Thank you,...

Mare Cromwell, Author, The Great Mother Bible

Spirituality:
Book Editing
Phila Hoopes is an extraordinarily gifted editor and writer. She took my book manuscript and helped me hone it into something far more clear and tight. Her gift with words and professional approach were a godsend to me. I can’t recommend Phila enough!

Perry S. Marshall, Bestselling Author, Trainer and Guerrilla Marketer Perry S. Marshall & Associates

Marketing:
Ghostwriting Articles
Phila, there aren’t very many people who can write or re-write articles and original content in the voice of another person (namely myself) but that’s exactly what you did for us – you did a very impressive job. One of the most important things for a self-published consultant or author...

Cassandra Herbert MS, APRN/PMH-BC,CDNC, Holistic Nurse Psychotherapist/Wellness Educator https://www.zestandharmonycounseling.com/

Holistic Wellness:
Web Content & Ghostwriting
What I appreciate most about Phila is her ability to edit my work, yet keep it my story. Phila has a gift of listening to me and tuning into my voice so that when she writes it is coming from me. It is if my voice is coming through her...

Anne Fazio Keefe, EclipseSpa, LLC

Organic Personal Care:
Brochures
Phila Hoopes...absolutely exceeded my expectations in developing and writing two of my brochures. She was thoughtful with her words, which has resulted in two beautifully written brochures. I will use Phila again without a doubt and recommend her to others.

Cindee Levow, Cindee Levow, R.N., B.S.N.

Personal Branding:
Resumes
Phila Hoopes IS brilliant!!!! She helped me to create a new resume and cover letter for my new career that highlighted all of the attributes that made me a successful scientist that translated into nursing. She is a marketing genius! Thanks again Phila!

Thom Garlock,Teton Land & Development Group, LLC

Green Building:
Web Content
Many thanks, Phila, for the great job on the Rendezvous Townhomes website! I’m happy to tell you that we’ve sold all the houses in the development already, and we’re still receiving inquiries. I amaze the members of my online marketing mastermind group when I tell them that I sell houses...

Joanne McCoy, McCoy Media Group

Nonprofits:
Brochures
Phila, I feel quite fortunate to have found someone with your skills and work ethic to partner with MMG. Your future copywriting contributions will help free me to sell enough products to keep us busy…for quite awhile!

Jim Gach, The Counseling Center, Towson, MD

Psychotherapy:
Web Content
Phila, since you developed the content of The Counseling Center website, we have received many, many compliments on the way our site represents our center and the overall friendly feel of the site. Thank you so much for your persistence in helping us work through the process of developing web...