Janine Duff – Copywriter, Journalist & Editor in Hamilton – Creative Communications

I could make this a typical self-indulgent and long-winded biography about myself, but I won’t. Why? Because I prefer to keep things about you and your writing needs.

I’m assuming you’re mostly interested in is what it’s like to work with me and what my writing process is, so let me get down to the nitty gritty of what to expect once you’ve hired me.

How does your writing process work?

Once you’ve approved my quote, you’ll get a detailed project proposal that outlines the goals and objectives of your writing assignment, target audience, tone, interviews, project size and scope. I’ll also include the deadline for the final draft, if applicable.

You’ll provide feedback on the proposal until you’re completely satisfied with the direction your project is headed. This eliminates the need for huge, complicated rewrites that waste your valuable time and money.

You’ll approve the project proposal and fee. In most cases, you’ll hand over your 50% deposit so I can protect your timeslot. This is the part where I get crackin’!

You’ll always get two free rounds of revisions provided we don’t stray from the original scope or direction of the project which we originally agreed upon. Once all revisions are complete, I’ll send you the final polished copy and I’ll invoice you for the remaining 50% of the project fee.

What sets you apart from other copywriters?

I’m not going to tell you I have an MBA or that I’m a 15+ year sales veteran. I’m not, that would be a lie. A lot of copywriters out there like to sell their services by divulging such credentials, arguing that they’re the only ones for the job and you better hire them before your competition does.

That’s all well and good. However, I prefer to let my previous work and satisfied, smiley-faced clients do the talking.

Ultimately, in my experience, I’ve found that what really keeps clients knocking at my door isn’t my M.A. in English, experience in teaching writing courses or the numerous marketing courses I’ve taken. It’s my commitment to customer service—my belief in the value of your product or services, my ability to go above and beyond your expectations, my friendly and reliable communication skills, and of course my dedication to sticking to your deadlines like glue.

The truth of the matter is there are a great many copywriters out there like myself who know how to write action-driven, persuasive copy that gets results. However, not all of them are superstars when it comes to maintaining successful client relationships. I’m confident that I can provide you not only with original, top-notch copy, but also hassle-free customer service that won’t leave you ripping your hair out or regretting your decision to hire me because my dog ate that copy (and can I just have one more week to get it to you?). What really matters is if I’m the right copywriter for you, so let’s talk and find out whether or not we’re a match made in heaven. If not, I’ll gladly point you in a more suitable direction.

Interested in digging into my credentials a little more first? Go ahead. Peruse my portfolio or download my resume.

You don’t have any samples of work in my industry. So about that…

I’m a wearer of many hats. Simply put, I love to be challenged and I even surprise myself sometimes. I’ve managed to successfully drum up all types of copy for various industries including legal firms, financial investment companies, pet sitting businesses and tutoring companies. I attribute this to my flexibility, adaptability and downright love of the written word.

Contact me to discuss your project further and I’ll fess up to whether or not I’m game. If I feel like your needs are completely out of my realm of expertise and I’m entirely unable to complete your copy to the high standards I live by, I’ll be upfront about it and recommend someone who can. Deal?