Five Reasons Why An Experienced Writer Matters

You need a message worded just the right way for a press release, an announcement, or the book you want to provide to your clients. As you struggle to get it perfect, you turn to friends and maybe a student in the family who is good at writing.

While their input may feel more convenient at the time, you’re just delaying the process of nailing down what you need when you need it.

Why Hire A Professional Wordsmith?

Hiring a professional writer or editor gets the job done sooner. Here are the reasons why:

1. We’re already in the groove of taking ideas and making them into clear messages. Yours will roll out without any protracted warmup or long-winded explanation. We just need the content of the message then we know what to do next.

2. We ask the right questions. If you cannot put your finger on the precise pulse of your message, we can get you there. It’s one of those ‘been there, done that’ things.

3. Your message will be polished and error-free. We automatically check all the verb tenses and punctuation so things are bang-on. That saves you a step.

4. We know where to send it. If you need a publisher or a connection to the right newsroom, chances are good we’ve done the dance before. Tap into our knowledge to back the pressure off the next step.

5. If there’s an unexpected glitch, we know how to fix it. Every client runs into some surprise that can feel overwhelming. Having a pro around gives you a sounding board and a fix-it person without a blink. (We may even help you laugh it off if the moment is right.)

You Have Questions. Here Are the Answers.

You may resist for these reasons. Let’s just put them on the table:

1. Why should you pay for a skill that someone in your corner already has? Because projects are finished more efficiently without the social visit beforehand and without the guilt if it doesn’t go quite as planned.

2. How can I trust an outsider to do this? Hiring someone a step back from the family business or the problem gives an objective viewpoint that cuts through some of the reasons you’re having a tough time nailing it down.

3. What if it comes out too generic? We know each project has its own personality and voice. That’s why we’ve managed to stay in business all this time. A true pro will ask you about the tone you want. If you're using a template to guide you, you're more likely to end up with something bland as you err on the side of cautious language that waters down your unique situation.

4. What if the information leaks out? Writers work in isolation most of the time and respect the confidentiality of their clients. We also have non-disclosure agreements if you prefer to sign one.

5. Won’t it cost too much? Since professional writers work more efficiently than most people, we deliver work within a deadline, even if it’s a short one. And you’ll get more value by having the right words in the right format to suit whatever purpose you’re trying to fulfill.

Any more questions? Reach out to me any time. I know most people don’t know professional editors but love to dabble in writing for therapeutic or other reasons. I love talking with other wordsmiths so drop me a line if you want to chat.