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  What if I have a GREAT story to tell or information to share,
  but I seriously cannot write at all?

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As we explain in our mission statement, our goal is to fuel as many people as possible to share their solution-oriented messages – and to dismantle the self-sabotaging belief that you have to be a trained writer in order to communicate well. All you have to do is know (a) what your message is, (b) who your audience is, and (c) why you need to tell your story. The rest – the editing, book production, marketing, even the WRITING – is the easy part. But no one else on earth can manufacture the passion and knowledge that you, alone, possess.

So, even if you think you can't write a lick, we will still make sure you tell your story, write your articles, or publish your book. First, though, you must understand that your "can't write" and our "can't write" are probably completely different. For one thing, it doesn't matter how the copy comes to us. It can be bullet points, on sticky notes, even one giant 23-page paragraph. Bring us your words in virtually ANY format, giving us something to work with, and we can probably turn it into a pretty good piece of writing. Really!!

But what if even this sounds like it would be too daunting, difficult, or demanding? Well, you can talk, right? So instead of having you write your copy, we give you a means to "talk" it. We do this by setting up an account where you can dictate your copy over the phone, then have it transcribed and delivered to your e-mail inbox for just 2 cents per word. This is also a great option for busy people who are fairly comfortable with writing.

Click here if you want to create a dictation account, and get started today!

  How is this different from ghost writing?

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Ghostwriting means someone has hired a professional to write his/her book, articles, stories, or reports, which are then officially credited to the hiring individual as the "author." It is not uncommon for celebrities, high-caliber executives, and political bigwigs to hire ghostwriters to draft, edit, or write their autobiographies, magazine or journal articles, blog entries, etc.

Generally speaking, a ghostwriter does most of the writing themselves, following concepts, ideas, or storylines provided by the credited author. As such, it becomes a primary function of the ghostwriter to do extensive research about the author (in the case of an autobiography) or the specific subject matter of the book or article. The credited author has a vision for the book and its message, and it is up to the ghostwriter to see that vision come to fruition in the final draft of the work.

While ghostwriting certainly has its place, it can be extraordinarily costly. Additionally, we feel it is imperative for the author to maintain his or her own voice. This means that the book, article, or other written piece has the words, thoughts, and tone of the individual credited with writing it. Let's face it: if you hire us to write your stuff and give little to no input, it's going to wind up sounding like we wrote it, because WE WROTE IT. Make sense? If you want your book to sound like YOU wrote it, you must contribute your words to it, in some form. The more you contribute, the easier our job is, which ultimately helps you contain your costs.

We believe in you and your message — and we truly want to see your message get out into the world to do its job. It just makes sense that you bring your own words to the table before we begin. However, we'd still love to talk with you if you're committed to using a ghostwriter. Please e-mail us at ghostwriter@WordsMadeEasy so we can discuss your specific ghostwriting needs.

top-quality editing can be expensive. What you must do is look past the "cost" to see the investment ... in your work and in yourself.

Think about a pitcher of lemonade. What is lemonade, really? Nothing more than lemon juice and water, right? But try slugging a glass of lemon water. It can leave an acrid taste in your mouth. It needs a little something ... usually sugar ... to make it more palatable.

Writing is much the same. First you have the message, the words, and the structure. Then you stir them up a little, bring in the sheen (or sweetness) and make them not only palatable, but delicious.

Michael Jordan said it best when he was asked how he got to be the best basketball player in the world. "I had great coaches." Likewise, outstanding writers have great editors. Even the most talented writers in the world need someone with an objective eye to provide feedback, sharpen their focus, and make an already strong piece of writing a stellar piece of writing. Most writers are not Steinbeck. While they may have a great story to tell or an amazing message to share with the world, they also might struggle to get the words out of their heads and onto paper. Perhaps they are great at outlining their overall concepts, but they need some help fleshing out the ideas, or finessing the language to make it as clear and compelling as possible. These are writers who would benefit from the investment in a qualified editor.

Our editing prices, packages, and offerings vary, but a GENERAL ballpark figure is 10 cents per word. Please click here to see our full rate sheet.

It's been said that everyone has a book in them. That may or may not be true. But if you have a book that's just waiting to be written, it would be hour greatest honor and pleasure to help you through that process.

Wishing you continued peace & prosperity –

Laura and the team at Words Made Easy