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We love the written word, providing service by assisting people to enhance their work before publication. We specialise in editing, copywriting and proofreading in American English, British English and French.We devote our time to working on search engine optimisation (SEO) copywriting, non-fiction books, memoir, articles, and corporate tenders.We thoroughly enjoy helping our clients transform their thoughts into words coherently, while enhancing their unique voice. We are a small team dedicated to assisting you to get the best possible outcome. We truly love crafting elegant content.
“I have utilised the services of Word Aptitude across both of my Mental Health organisations Addcounsel and Orchestrate Health. Finding effective, thoughtful copy that has an authentic voice is very difficult to find. Our experience with Word Aptitude is they provide, well researched, clear copy which can amplify the voice we are looking to put out into the digital world. We have utilised them for specialist insights, SEO and as a baseline narrative to be verified by our team of clinicians, they are our go to partner.”Paul Flynn — CEO of Addcounsel luxury rehab & Orchestrate Health, London
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About
Our Team
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Mary McGahan
Mary was born in England and educated in the south of France from the age of three when her family relocated there.Mary is bilingual in English and French, later learning to speak Spanish fluently. She completed her education back in England at an independent boarding school and Kings College London. In her early twenties, she became a trilingual PA and translator at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Green Park, London. Mary later worked in sports PR and corporate hospitality in a fund-raising capacity.Years and four children later, Mary became a qualified Montessori teacher, while taking up an editorial position at La Petite Fleur Publishing and proofreading for independent American PR companies. Currently, Mary is writing her first children’s book.Mary has an excellent command of both English and French with an expertise in grammatical exactitude and style of prose. She is passionate about the written word and the beauty of language.
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Christopher Dines
Christopher is an Irish-British author and former DJ. He has published eight books with Hachette, SPCK Publishing and La Petite Fleur Publishing, and co-authored The Kindness Habit with Dr Barbara Mariposa. Christopher’s most recent book, Super Self-Care (Hachette) has been translated into Vietnamese and published by Vietnam AZ Communication & Culture Co. His books have been endorsed by Eileen Rockefeller, Rudolph E. Tanzi, PhD—Harvard Medical School, and British parliamentarians, Richard Bacon MP and Peter Kyle MP.Christopher was born in August 1983 in the London Borough of Harrow where he attended independent and state schools until the age of fifteen, going on to pursue a career in the dance music industry.Having DJ’ed at prestigious venues such as Ministry of Sound, Defected In The House at Pacha and London Fashion Week, Christopher’s DJ’ing career took him to Europe and Asia, where he travelled extensively.Christopher ‘retired’ from the music industry in June 2006. He facilitated mindfulness workshops and corporate events, assisting people to reduce stress and enhance their serenity. In adulthood, Dines has been privately tutored by Professor Piers Bursill-Hall—Cambridge University, studying the history of science and pure mathematics. His adult education has been guided by Professor Terry Grundy—University of Cincinnati. Dines is currently writing his debut novel—a psychological thriller.
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Editing
Editing
We can provide editorial feedback for non-fiction books, memoir, articles, essays, press releases, corporate tenders, letters, and legal documents in American English, British English and French.We will provide critical feedback, suggestions and help to tighten up your work, an undertaking which is imperative prior to moving on to working with a copyeditor or proofreader. Editing and proofreading are different approaches during the revision process. Seeking an objective point of view, grounded in decades of collective experience, will certainly enhance the quality of your work.We will painstakingly sift through your work for language use, inconsistencies, errors and overall expression. We have no desire to alter or change your style of writing. We simply wish to assist you to get the best possible outcome.
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Proofreading
Proofreading
We can provide proofreading for non-fiction in American English, British English and French.Proofreading is the final stage of the revision process. During the proofreading phase we will amend spelling, grammar, typing mistakes, and ensure the document is ready for publication. Proofreading will ensure quotation marks and apostrophes are appropriately used. It is an extremely detail orientated service.Although we do not provide typesetting, we will gladly put you in touch with a typesetter if you so wish.
Copywriting
Copywriting
We can provide search engine optimisation (SEO) copywriting in American English, British English and French.Put simply, copywriting influences your clients to purchase your product or hire your services through the written word. Almost all successful companies will hire a copywriter to improve their business communications with potential or established clients.Suffice to say, you will inform us of your targeted market, what you wish to communicate to them, and we will then craft a clear message which enhances your brand. This a creative marketing service which, if well executed, can drive lucrative sales.We have extensive experience working directly with music companies, recording artists, PR companies, ultra luxury rehabs, private investment banks and international real estate developers. We truly love the written word and crafting elegant content.
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Pricing
Pricing
Unlike most copywriters, editors and proofreaders, we do not charge per word. Our pricing is based on our time, effort, experience, and the quality of our work. We are dedicated to assisting you to get the best possible outcome.Author coaching
Introduction call: £250.00 (refundable against coaching services). Online coaching package—four sessions scheduled within one month: £1,500.00.SEO Copywriting
£575.00 per day (eight hours). If this is a lengthy project a discount can be arranged.Editing a manuscript
£275.00 per day (eight hours).Proofreading a manuscript
£200.00 per day (eight hours).Contact us today to start your project. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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Contact
Contact
All inquiries are strictly confidential. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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Many thanks
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