Q: What is the process for obtaining some word wizardry for my website or other project?
A: First, click here to obtain a free quote. If you like what you see, you can contact the word wizard to arrange to place an order for a job. First, the word wizard will have you fill out a simple work request form via email. This will provide him with the important parameters and characteristics of the job at hand. You will sign a simple contract for the job. Within an agreed-upon time frame, the word wizard will provide you with a draft of the requested text. If you like what you see, approve the draft via email. Use PayPal to pay the agreed-upon amount. Nice doing business with you! Come again soon!

Q: Are the word wizard’s rates competitive?
A: Absolutely. Shop around – the word wizard is typically 10-20% below market rate. AND – the word wizard is WAY better than those other guys.

Q: Will the word wizard make my website look great?
A: No. The word wizard will make your website READ well by providing professional content through his excellent communication skills. The word wizard does not, however, do layout, design, graphics, logos, or any other kind of visual formatting. (He does, however, know someone who does.)

Q: So, what does the word wizard provide me?
A: The word wizard will provide you with the best text around, as a *.doc, *.docx, *.pdf or *.txt file (your preference). Your website or other writing project will snap with crisp, clean, error-free language that perfectly fits the tone, voice, and impression you want to convey. From marketing language to technical instructions, the word wizard is a master of messaging.

Q: Will the word wizard help me with my printed materials?
A: No. The word wizard does not provide printing, binding or other physical production services. The word wizard will provide you with a text-based file you can provide to your design expert and/or print vendor.

Q: Who owns the copyright to what the word wizard writes?
A: As outlined in the contract agreement, any text written by the word wizard for the agreed-upon job is owned by the client – that’s you. That means you are free to use it and alter it as you please once the product is delivered.

Q: What if I don’t like what the word wizard writes for me?
A: You will. But, if at first you are not satisfied, the word wizard will rework the content until it suits your needs. And since the word wizard does not charge by the hour, he is motivated to get it right the first time, and you are never penalized if you are not satisfied.

Q: Does the word wizard have any specials?
A: The word wizard can negotiate volume discounts and referral incentives on an individual basis, and may have seasonal specials from time to time.

Q: Does the word wizard adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style or the Associated Press Stylebook?
A: Yes. And no. The word wizard will adhere to any style guide you wish – including the style guide peculiar to your own company. However, if none is designated, he adheres to the best of both worlds, along with a hefty dose of Merv Block’s “Shorter, Sharper, Stronger” writing philosophy and the most up-to-date web standards. The word wizard always prefers to place usability, readability, common sense and project-specific substance and style over the dogmatic rules established by the newspaper magnates of the past. But if you want, I will use Chicago or AP.

Q: Can the word wizard translate, or write in languages other than English?
A: Generally, no. However, the word wizard can get some text professionally translated into certain languages on a project-by-project basis, for an additional fee.