Word Menders Professional Writing and Editing Service    PROOFREADING -- The price includes checking for typographical, spelling, and punctuation errors.  PRICE:  $35/hr COPY EDITING -- This involves correcting mistakes in grammar, checking for inconsistency in style and objective, and suggesting substantial changes or rewriting.  PRICE:  $50/hr WRITING WORKSHOPS -- We offer half-day or full-day workshops in creative writing, business writing, and business editing.  PRICE:  Please contact us for a price quote. PLOT CONSULTATIONS -- These occur during the writing process. Our writers and editors will provide advice relevant to your story on character development and background, plot difficulties, and writer's block.  PRICE:  $75/hr COACHING/MOTIVATION -- Word Menders helps aspiring and accomplished writers to meet their writing goals and to have productive work habits. We provide an action-oriented partnership through weekly phone calls, emails, and writing assignments. Our services also include writing tips for style, dialogue, pace, and unity. Coaching serves as a unique opportunity to build a personal relationship with a professional writer.  PRICE:  $350/mo MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE -- This involves reading a manuscript to analyze its strengths and how much editing it might need. The editors will also comment on the marketability of the manuscript.  PRICE:  $150-$300 (price depends on both the genre and the length of the manuscript) ACADEMIC ARTICLES -- We provide writing and editing for those who publish articles in professional journals.  However, the editors and writers at Word Menders feel strongly that students should do their own work.  For them, we are willing to offer writing and editing advice only.  PRICE:  $75/hr FICTION GHOSTWRITING -- Price:  $75/hr JACKET COPY -- Price:  $150/bk CORPORATE TRAINING MANUALS -- Editing Price:  $75/hr, Writing Price:  $100/hr RESEARCH -- Price:  $75/hr We accept money orders, cashier's checks, personal checks, or major credit cards through PayPal.