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Marian Rhys
Technical and Business Writer and Editor
Indexer
Portland, Oregon area, U.S.A.
Writing and Editing
I specialize in developmental and substantive editing for professionals in the
fields of environmental sciences and land-use planning, with a particular
emphasis on transportation planning. This type of editing includes:
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developing an effective organizational structure for the document
- improving the clarity and flow of the writing
- identifying and correcting internal inconsistencies
- basic copyediting and proofreading: correcting
grammar, spelling and typographical errors not caught by automated
spell-checkers
I can help non-native English speakers improve the grammatical and semantic
accuracy of their technical writingespecially important when submitting
articles to peer-reviewed professional journals.
I also do technical writing, creating original text for professionals who
prefer to have someone else do their writing.
A professional writer can produce more concise documentation, in a
shorter amount of time, than a non-writer. Hiring a technical writer can
therefore save you time and even reduce the volume of your document, saving
printing costs and helping your readers comprehend your material more quickly.
Indexing
An index can add to, or detract from, the value of a book. While a bad index
can frustrate a reader, a good index can help her find what she is looking for,
quickly and easily.
A good index:
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contains a list of the topics readers are likely to be looking for
- is useful to both the occasional reader
(looking for reference material only)
and the in-depth reader
- includes concepts as well as specific terminology
- indicates relationships among topics
- is clear, well organized and succinct
A professional indexer can create an effective index that will enhance the
value of a book.
Marian Rhys
Technical and Business Writer and Editor
Indexer
P.O. Box 6004, Portland OR 97228
biz -at- marianrhys -dot- com
You can pay for my services through Paypal
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