Your Questions, Answered
The good, the bad, and the funny. It’s all here. If it’s not, send me a note and ask!
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The beauty of having a real human to work with is the opportunity for conversation and empathy. I want to understand what you want to say, not just put words in order. Words are more than what can be produced through code. Words have connotation, feeling, resonance. They can elicit pain or love or a perfect explanation of a philosophical concept. Their complexity is dangerous when used by a system that is just that - a system, one that cannot apply human emotion and a critical eye to the thing that is more than the sum of its parts.
On a more practical note, just because something makes grammatical sense doesn’t mean it makes sense in the piece of writing as a whole. You could spell antidisestablishmentarianism perfectly and a spell-check program wouldn’t tell you that the word itself has nothing to do with what you’re trying to say. I will.
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In a roundabout way…no.
But if it’s just…wait, also no.
They’ll never…sorry, still no.
If you really want me to edit your essay instead of a peer or your teacher/professor, sure! Just be aware that I only provide edits in comment form so that you have to read them and understand why I’m making the suggestion before you make the changes yourself.
Education is the biggest asset you have. Don’t squander it getting other people to imitate the fruits of your labour. Your thoughts have value. Put them down on paper and show the world.
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I like to think it’s a combination of professionalism and excellent humour.
Kidding.
While my education is in English Studies, my workplace experience has been in sales and marketing. I have an ear for what makes businesses successful and I apply that to my work for Sincerely, Sydney.
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Email is the most reliable way to reach me with any inquiries. If you book a service through this website, I’ll receive an email with the information you provide and will connect with you from there.
Sincerely, Sydney does have an Instagram but it’s not always monitored.
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My prices vary from service to service depending on the complexity and length of the document and whether I’m writing or just editing. Editing a week’s worth of social media posts will likely cost less than writing a five page corporate strategic objective, for example.
I also factor in the cost of operating a business behind the scenes as well as the value of my education and resources.
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Possibly! Reach out via email with your proposal and I’d be happy to consider it.
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At this time I’m only able to accept payment via e-transfer. Invoices with instructions for this will be sent to you via the email you provide.
As Sincerely, Sydney grows I hope to offer more flexible payment options. Make sure you’re subscribed to emails to be the first to know when that happens!