Right Line Editing & Design Services ~ The Process
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Your project begins with a free, no-obligation Question and Answer meeting. You share your needs. I'll ask questions then share a few thoughts and ideas about the project. We'll discuss time frames and finances.
Once approved, we'll sign a simple Project Agreement to finalize expectations, responsibilities, and investment.
Each project requires a unique blend of time, skills, and resources. Most jobs are quoted at a flat rate; projects that require two weeks or more may be quoted at an hourly rate.
One-third of the fee is due upfront; the balance is payable at negotiable points within the timeline.
Original contracts usually include two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions will be billed separately at an hourly rate.
Here's what it might look like ~ A Simple Sample Timeline
No two projects are exactly alike. For some jobs, the following process could be covered in only a day or two. Larger, more detailed ventures may require months.
- You give me a call or send me an e-mail.
- We have a Q&A meeting either by phone or in person.
- An Agreement is finalized and signed. Generally a down payment is made at this time.
- The first draft is prepared and sent to you electronically for approval.
- You approve the draft, noting changes needed, and return the signed approval and change notice to me electronically. On larger projects, the mid-point payment would also be due.
- The final draft is prepared and forward to you electronically for approval.
- There can be one additional round of changes made, if needed.
- The final document is forward to you along with billing for the balance owed.
Distribution of final project
- For Desktop Publishing or Project Management, this will include the entire printing of your project sent to you or to whomever you designate.
- For Prepress Publishing, all electronic and accompanying files will be sent to the printing house of your choice.
- For most other projects, the final electronic version will be sent to you.
Factors affecting the efficiency of this process
- your thorough, pre-project analyses of needs, desired outcomes, and target audience
- accurate representation of project scope and expected outcomes
- use of non-electronic delivery method, i.e., the mail or a delivery service
- approvals given according to time schedule
- punctual payment of upfront or midpoint balances
Also, please note that the client is responsible for delivery charges when using something other than electronic means.
