For text that's clear, concise, and correct, call or email me for a consultation and quote.

Proofreading

Copyediting

Medical Proofreading

Medical Copyediting and Fact-Checking

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Whether your company is a corporation or a small business (or somewhere in between), call or email me for copy that's both compelling and concise.

Website Content Development

Web and Print Copywriting

Résumé and Bio Writing

Publication Management

For a résumé or bio that effectively tells the story of your career, call me to learn more or just follow these steps:

Step 1. Email your current résumé or bio to michele@editorialstudio.com or fax it to 973-842-0821. If you don't have a résumé or bio, just send a brief description of your professional background.

Step 2. I'll set up a phone or email consultation for us to review questions specific to your job goals.

Step 3. The draft of your résumé or bio will be sent to you in three to four business days. (Rush service is available.)

Step 4. You'll receive your final résumé or bio in three formats: Word, PDF, and ASCII (for emails and Web posts).

Sample Résumés

(disguised for confidentiality purposes)

Securities Trader         Copywriter           Web Developer          Administrative Assistant (before and after)
Assistant Editor           Art Director         Events Director

Pricing

Student/Entry-Level: $175                     Cover Letter (includes a reference list): $100
Professional: $250 and up                      Capsule/Online Bio or One-Pager: $200 and up
Executive-Level/CV: $350 and up

Testimonials

Read client testimonials on my LinkedIn page.

I am a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) and member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). All information provided to me is confidential.

For almost a decade, Michele Dagle has helped companies and individuals speak effectively to their audiences. Michele writes and edits website content, magazines and newsletters, résumés and bios, non-fiction and poetry books, advertising/marketing materials, and corporate communications. In addition, she is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and leads résumé-writing workshops.

Her career has covered stints as an assistant editor for a trade publication, a magazine copy editor, and a senior editor in advertising. She has a BA in Communication Arts (Writing Concentration). Her résumé can be found here.

A lifelong New Jerseyan, Michele lives just outside NYC with her husband and their French bulldog, Bruce, and Boston terrier–pug, Mavis.

Testimonials

Read client testimonials on her LinkedIn page.

Selected clients

What editorial services do you offer?

I provide clients with proofreading, copyediting, medical editing, website content development, Web and print copywriting, publication management, and résumé and bio writing.

What have previous clients said about your services?

Check out my LinkedIn page for client testimonials.

How do I decide if my document needs proofreading or copyediting?

When proofreading, I correct typos, misspellings, formatting inconsistencies, and major gaffes in grammar and punctuation. I read copy or a proof against its previous version, or do a "cold read," using only the copy itself.

When copyediting, I correct or query errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation; query or delete unnecessary copy; confirm addresses, personal names, URLs, and phone numbers through Internet research; and ensure style consistencies of capitalization, hyphenation, abbreviations, lists, numbers, and typestyle.

What does medical copyediting and proofreading cover?

In additional to the tasks listed in under copyediting and proofreading, I ensure that materials follow AMA style, comply with FDA regulations and DDMAC guidelines, and contain accurate references by verifying them through PubMed. I also fact-check copy against cited references.

Do you copyedit and proofread electronically?

Yes, I copyedit and proofread materials using hard copy (paper) or the following software: MS Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InCopy, InDesign, and PowerPoint.

Which style guides do you use?

I primarily use AMA Manual of Style (10th edition), The Associated Press Stylebook (2007), and The Chicago Manual of Style (15th edition). My house dictionary is Webster's New World (4th edition). I'm familiar with most major style guides, and I'm happy to follow the house style of your company or publication.

What are your rates?

Rates are determined by the editing level and type of material. Call or email me to receive a same-day quote for price and turnaround time. For résumés, see the Résumé Revamp section for pricing information.

What forms of payment do you accept?

I accept corporate and personal checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express via PayPal. (You don't need a PayPal account, only a credit card.)

Do you offer invoicing and payment options for corporate accounts?

Yes, I work with my corporate clients to find a billing method that meets the needs and requirements of their company. Call or email me to learn more about corporate accounts.