PAYMENT & OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to live in Melbourne to hire Flair Writing & Editing?
No. If you have access to email you can hire my services from anywhere in the world.
What's the difference between the different types of editing and proofreading?
Editing is more than reading a document over!
Developmental editing occurs at the early stages, working with the writer.
Structural editing involves major re-writing.
Copyediting involves re-writing for ease of reader comprehension. More suitable words and phrases may be suggested, the tone may be altered, sentences and paragraphs may be re-structured.
Proofreading is the last step in the writing process when checks are made for punctuation, spelling, tense, capitalisation and grammar.
What's the best way to send documents to Flair Writing & Editing?
It depends if you want your work edited in hard copy or soft copy. If you want it in soft copy then as a Word attachment in an email is best. The editing will then be done using "track changes" in Word.
How long will it take to do the job?
It depends on the job! Many editing jobs can be completed in 2-3 days, after receiving instructions and necessary documents.
Company reports, books and theses can be complex and time-consuming so please call or email to discuss.
Do you use American spelling or English/Australian spelling?
Whichever you wish, although I recommend English/Australian.
Flair Writing & Editing's prices are very competitive; email melita[at]writeandedit.com.au to discuss rates.
How can I pay?
An invoice will be provided and you may pay by cash, cheque or via internet banking - whatever is the most convenient to you.
At what stage do I give the job to you?
At any stage that you feel like you need guidance... Flair Writing & Editing can start writing from the commencement of your task/assignment - from an initial brief - or can edit part or all of your project at any stage.
Do you have experience working with ESL students?
Yes. Melita Granger is a qualified teacher and has experience with the particular difficulties faced by students from non-English-speaking backgrounds. (She has also studied German and Hindi at university level.)
What's your privacy policy?
Flair Writing & Editing will never violate a person's right to privacy and will never sell any private information about you.