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What Happens Next
Thank you for reaching out about your editorial needs—we're honored you're considering us. Before we review your submission, here's a quick overview of what to expect.
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1. We'll review your request.
We first confirm your project falls within the scope of services we offer. WordWiser Ink is a boutique firm specializing in copyediting and proofreading, though we occasionally accept projects requiring light to moderate substantive editing as well. If your project is a good fit for one of our editors, she'll send you a proposal. If not, we'll try to refer you to another editor in our network or offer guidance on the type of editor to seek instead.
2. Your editor will send a proposal.
The proposal will offer either a flat rate or a rate range for the work we feel your project requires, along with proposed start and completion dates. We offer several payment options, so you can choose what suits you best. Scroll to the bottom of the proposal to add any information needed for your contract, select your payment option, and click Send.
Important: your proposal is based on your editor's availability at that moment. Our editors are typically booked weeks or months in advance, so that window tends to be brief—proposals expire three days (72 hours) after they're sent. If you haven't responded by then, your editor's availability may have changed.
3. Your editor will send a services agreement.
Once you accept the proposal, you'll receive an agreement to read thoroughly before signing, to make sure you understand and agree with its terms. If you have questions about the proposal or the contract, just let us know.
4. Your editor will send an invoice.
After the contract is signed, you'll receive an invoice based on the payment option you chose. Your dates aren't secured until deposit or payment is received, so we recommend processing payment as soon as you're able, to keep your project on schedule. Payment is submitted through our client portal via Stripe, which accepts all major debit and credit cards worldwide. We do not accept PayPal, Cash App, Zelle, or Google Pay.
Thanks again for letting us review your material and, we hope, partner with you to polish your work to excellence. One of our editors will be in touch with you shortly.