Freelance Copywriting Services
Thanks for your interest in my freelance copywriting services.
Have you ever hired a freelance copywriter before? If not, no need to worry. It’s not a black art, just a viable method of engaging your readers and/or selling products.
Most of those who need professional website copy and advertising materials do the work themselves. This is a mistake. Not because there is anything wrong with their ability to string sentences together. Good writing is not good copywriting.
See, writing is an art. Copywriting is a skill. Art has an indefinable quality, which is left to the eyes of the beholder. Skills can be learned and measured. They can produce undeniable results.
No matter what brought you here, do not hire any freelance copywriter or online copywriter without knowing more about him than his job title. You would no doubt have questions, especially if you have never hired a copy writer before. Hopefully, I am about to answer some of your questions. For any others, shoot an e-mail for a guaranteed response in 24 hours or less.
WHAT ARE YOUR FREELANCE COPYWRITER QUALIFICATIONS?
My career as a freelance copywriter has not spanned as many years as a legend such as veteran copywriter Bob Bly; but my client list is no less impressive. Considering he has worked for over 100 clients and I have a list of nearly 50 and growing in only 8 short years, you can rest assured this is more than just a job to me, just like your business, website, blog, e-zine, or newsletter, is to you. I understand what it means to chase a dream, and mine is to help you chase yours.
Before my professional writing experience began, I worked as a corporate trainer and public school teacher. Communicating clearly and effectively is a skill I have demonstrated whether writing or teaching, and both feed off each other to produce copy that compels your intended audience.
In my time as a freelancer, I have written business plans, articles, product reviews, blog posts, sales letters, and SEO content, for a variety of companies and websites, such as Upcoming Discs, Sony Pictures, Criterion Collection, EduBook.com, and Suite 101.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND.
I have a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University. I also have over four years in legal research, customer service, and corporate training, with another two in public education.
I've written copy for software companies, online gaming sites, gift boutiques, electronics sites, environmental products, arts and entertainment sites, real estate and financial services, health care, publishing, training, e-commerce, membership sites, and online information areas, to name a few. In the gift boutiques field, for example, Wealthwood.com, a popular online site for personalized gifts of all kinds refers to my work as “excellent,” and has named me their preferred copywriter for informational articles and website copy.
I am a big believer in an “educate, don’t sell” policy. The online world is one with a short attention span for glaring sales ploys. People want to spend their money, yes, but they don’t like being “sold to.” You want your website to have worthwhile content, so your readers will keep coming back for more. This is my hot box. I put thought, research, and personality, into every word I produce. This is the kind of writing that sets your blog or website apart and moves you up the Google page ranks. It’s the kind of writing that transforms your website from a stagnant business card into a tool that serves its readers. And depending on your motivation, it might just turn today’s readers into tomorrow’s customers.
CREDENTIALS…CHECK! BUT ANY EXPERIENCE IN MY FIELD?
My expertise is research. I research all my writing thoroughly, so you never have to worry about whether my copy “knows what it’s talking about.” The more serious question is this: can I handle the KIND of marketing copy you need?
There are some copywriting samples in my online portfolio. However, if you need a particular type of sample, such as a business plan, white paper, or something a bit longer, shoot me an e-mail. Or, if you just have some ideas or questions you want to run by me to see if we are the right fit for each other, contact me any time of the day or night. I guarantee you a response in 24 hours or less.
WHAT DO OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT YOUR WORK?
“Aric is an extremely skilled writer, editor, and PR associate,” says Brandon Mercer, an Information Systems Recruiter for Wal-Mart’s Corporate Offices. “He exemplifies hard work and integrity, and he is very thorough with all of his work.”
Jim Salicrup, current Editor-in-Chief at Papercutz and a former editor at Marvel Comics, has this to say about my column Special Edition Writing Tips: "Great reading your column...very thought-provoking and inspirational."
Darren Chow, one of the web’s most prolific unsung heroes of quality content for a variety of sites has called my work excellent, stating that more than one customer has specifically asked for my articles when ordering through his service at FastSubmitArticles.com.
Suite101.com has recognized my work with an Editor’s Choice Award, and I have also been published in print publications, such as The Confident Writer (2008, Houghton-Mifflin).
Claudia Mitchell, the world’s first bionic woman and advocate for prosthetic research, is an Iraqi war veteran. She lost her arm in a tragic motorcycle accident a few years ago, but has since inspired others to overcome their struggles through her relentless campaigns for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC).
She and I have been working on her memoir for the last three months, and plan to publish in 2011 with a major publishing house. She has appeared on Oprah, Today, and CNN, as well as in print publications such as The New Yorker, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune.
“It’s difficult to tell your story to someone you don’t trust,” Claudia says. “Aric is someone you can trust, and he has done a great job helping me shape my thoughts and experiences into something I feel will help others.”
WHAT ASSIGNMENTS CAN YOU TAKE?
It would be shorter for me to name the freelance copywriting assignments I can’t handle, but since it came up, I have done just about everything you can think of:
• Feature articles
• Press releases
• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Ghostwriting
• Essays
• Scripts for comics, churches, and film
• Website copy
• SEO content
• Articles people will want to read
• Blog posts
• Sales letters
• Direct mail
• Product Reviews
• E-books
• Employee handbooks
• Orientation programs
• Lesson plans
I am comfortable with social networking technologies, and can increase your presence in this enormously popular sector.
I offer clean copy, even on technical matters, and can use simple words that stick to their audience like peanut butter, which I love by the way.
WHAT IS A KEYWORD CONSULTATION?
If you are new to the online world, and you want to elevate your ranking in the search engines, you need three things: 1) good keywords; 2) quality content; and 3) frequent updates. And they all go together. They are a house of cards. Without one, the rest fall down. If the keywords used in your articles do not occur frequently enough, then your content will not register as highly with the search engines. If your content lacks value, then why should readers keep coming back? And if you do not update often enough, your readers will forget you for competitors that provide useful DAILY content. My services will take care of #s 2 and 3. But #1 is very important and not to be overlooked. For a nominal fee, you can take the guesswork out of what keywords you should be using by allowing me to present you with viable keyword options, culled from the best tracking tools available and my personal experience as a veteran writer of SEO content.
Best of all, if you hire me for your actual project, this service comes FREE.
WHAT IS A COPYCHECK?
A COPYCHECK gets you a professional critique of your previously written copy at an affordable hourly rate. You can order a COPYCHECK for anything from newsletters, e-zines, and web copy to creative writing, school compositions, and e-books. Bottom line: if it contains words, it can benefit from a COPYCHECK by a professionally accredited writer and editor, who has been working in the field for nearly a decade.
A COPYCHECK includes a written report analyzing your copy in great detail. You’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, recommended changes, and how to make them. It is not a straight re-write of your materials, but it is a road map for sparkling copy that sells.
A COPYCHECK can save you money because it gives you the tools to fix your copy in-house. It is ideal for those who see the benefit in having a fresh set of eyes look over material. Second opinions always offer improvements. Oftentimes, the improvements would have gone unnoticed by the original author. After all, anyone who engages in an intensive work project knows how easy it is to become “too close” to their material.
A COPYCHECK saves time and money because it tells you instantly what is wrong and how to fix it, so you don’t have to get lost in the details.
WHAT IF WE NEED REVISIONS?
Just tell me what it is you need me to revise, and I will take care of it for you at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Communication is essential to good copywriting, and you have a right to keep those lines open throughout the process. I want you to be 100% satisfied with the copy I give to you, and it is my promise that you will be.
So don’t hesitate to ask if you see something you would like changed.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO WRITE?
Deadlines are not important. Let me repeat. Deadlines are not important. Wait a sec, you may be thinking. Deadlines aren’t important to you, but they are very important to me.
Don’t misunderstand me.
Deadlines are not important because I will never have an issue with reaching them. Tell me when you need your project completed, and I will have it to you on or before that time. It’s that simple.
So while it is essential that you have your deadline met, it is not anything you need to worry about. In fact, the deadlines that you set for me will be the least of your concerns. You will see this when we work together on a project. It’s that simple.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Copywriting assignments are a wide and varied lot ranging from a few words to several thousand. For this reason, it is difficult to list exact prices without knowing the needs of your project. While I do have a schedule for estimated payments, I don’t post it on my website because there are too many variables, such as research time required, word count, and travel expenses that can influence the final cost, up or down.
No problem.
Just call 479-462-3775 or send me an e-mail at info@aricmitchell.com. Again, don’t forget to include the specific needs of your project. I will e-mail you a quote within 24 hours, guaranteed.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering my freelance copywriting services is easy. First, tell me a bit about your project request, your product, and what you want to accomplish. Send along any necessary background information I will need to write your copy. This background information could be a brochure, sales letter, website link, or previous advertising campaign you have implemented. Feel free to use my online form as a guide. Organization is appreciated, but not necessary. If I have questions, you will hear from me in less than 24 hours, guaranteed.
Once we come to an agreement, I will fill the order. Your project will be ready on or before the deadline date we agree upon. If you should require re-writes, there are no extra fees. It is all built in to the price, so there are no hidden charges or nasty surprises.
Payment forms include cash, check, and money order, for local customers in the Arkansas and Oklahoma areas. For these local clients AND international, stateside, Hawaiian, and Alaskan, customers, all credit cards are accepted via my Paypal address: thedrummeraric@msn.com.
So get started on your next copywriting project today by trusting in a fast, reliable, and quality freelance copywriting service. Whether you need a sales letter for your landing page, informational articles/promotional copy for your blog or website, or quality SEO content, you have come to the right place.
P.S. Call me at 479-462-3775 or send an e-mail to info@aricmitchell.com if you have a project that requires my freelance copywriting services. Pay no mind to “office hours.” I work for you when you need me. After or before dinner…early in the morning…while you are at work…it doesn’t matter. If I can’t make it to the phone, you are GUARANTEED a response in less than 24 hours. No exceptions, ever! Other great ways to stay connected with me:
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