Frequently Asked Questions
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In brief, editing of many types of content and subjects, as well as English teaching for non-native speakers. You can find details at the “My Services” page or you may contact me to discuss your specific needs.
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Well, I’ve been told by numerous colleagues throughout my career that I’m wonderful to work with. :) In all seriousness, I am a highly professional, motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves English and is dedicated to helping ensure smooth, accurate, enjoyable communication in both editorial and language-learning settings.
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It’s easy! Just contact me with a short description of your needs and I’ll be in touch to discuss the project, scope, pricing, contracting, and more.
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You can contact me via the form at the “Contact Me” page or by sending an email to sarahgouldservices@gmail.com with a brief description of your project or needs.
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For editing services, pricing varies according to project type, subject, and complexity, starting at $30/hour for standard editing and $60/hour for medical editing.
For English teaching, pricing varies according to service and starts at $25/hour.
Exact rate will be determined once the scope of the project has been discussed and agreed upon.
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So many interesting, exciting things!
Websites, print and digital ads, interactive visual aids (IVAs), core visual aids (CVAs), core scientific slide decks, scientific communication platforms, advisory board slide decks, storyboards, videos, symposium presentations, industry congress booth collateral, abstracts, brochures, emails, transcripts, signage, direct mailers, executive summaries, pitch materials, article manuscripts, social media posts, an interactive digital program outlining a client’s clinical trials in oncology, and more. Some of these projects were in service of some of the most recognizable pharmaceutical companies and brands in the world.
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Copy edits, full edits, fact checks, disaster checks, consistency checks, check changes/slugs, cold reads, reading word for word (W4Ws), review of medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) feedback to ensure proper implementation, and more.
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I have a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from Boston University. I also hold a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) Level 5 certification.
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Most of my editing work is confidential, proprietary, and/or falls under nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). I offer optional sample edits at a discounted rate before a full contract is established so clients can appraise my work.