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Dear Visitor
For many authors - researchers, academics and creative writers - a gulf lies between their good ideas and the safe delivery of those ideas to the agents, publishers, teachers, departments and assorted readers waiting on the other side.
Welcome to The Business of Words, among the world's longest-established internet editorial consultancies.
"I selected you over so many others for several reasons. Mainly, you were a real person, meaning you could be reached by telephone and you had an address. When I spoke with you I felt comfortable. You put me at ease and I immediately had confidence in you. I think the most important reason was I did not have to worry about you rewriting and selling parts of my thesis. You really have a lot to offer. If I can be of service, please do not hesitate to ask."
Yours truly,
Nellie J. Winters-Sellars,
San Ramon, Ca

WHICH EDITOR? WHICH WRITER?
- a word of caution -

There are many fine editors and freelance writers who offer their services on the internet. How can you choose?

Whether you're working on a novel or non-fiction book, a publishing researcher, a student, an academic or a businessperson, it's the personal connection between you and your writing consultant that may make the difference. That connection grows with time.

But just on the basis of common sense, be wary of anyone offering editing or writing services who is unwilling to perform a free sample edit based on your project. Be wary of any service that requires you to pay a large retainer in advance for the privilege of having your project considered. Be wary of any service that requires you to submit your entire work, to be returned when it is completely finished. And for heaven's sake, make sure that the service you engage and the editor working on your project is a native speaker of English and is based in an English-speaking country. There are innumerable exceptions on the Web.

Please accept my invitation to pick up the phone right now anywhere in the United States or Canada and call me toll-free at 1-888-377-7007. I'll be delighted to speak with you, talk about the problem, offer any advice I can.

Yours truly,

Robert Buckland

"Robert Buckland is an engaging, intelligent and experienced international editor. He has edited a number of papers that I have written for peer-reviewed scholarly journals and books and is not one of those editors who simply points out small grammatical and typographical errors or, on the other hand, modifies everything in your work without keeping your original expressions and sentences. He literally *polishes* your writing, whether it is a technical paper for an academic journal or a popular article for a general audience."
~ (name withheld by request),
 professor,
 University of Birmingham, U.K.

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"I heartily recommend the services of The Business of Words. Working with Mr. Buckland was not only a totally professional experience but a thoroughly enjoyable one as well. It is always a pleasure to work with a reliable company that does first-rate work, and delivers it on time. Mr. Buckland's commitment to delivering quality work was evident from the beginning to the end, and I am looking forward to working with The Business of Words on future projects."

Thomas H. Frank, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Program Development
Cornell University Food Industry Management
Distance Education Program
Ithaca, New York

"Robert Buckland of The Business of Words has always proven to be totally reliable. He produces quality work and is quick to understand and manage all subjects, including highly technical concepts. He has outstanding verbal and communication skills. He has developed excellent relations both with me and my staff. I recommend him without reserve or hesitation."

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"I wanted to thank you sooner (if it weren't for exams) for your work and then compliment you on your kindness and generosity. Your help made it a lot easier. I have learned so much from your writing and I really can't wait till I reach your stage where I can speak and write clearly and intelligently. I want to let you know that I'm very pleased with your work and I would be happy to give good words about you."

~ J.O.,

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~ Graduate Studies, Cornell University
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"Thank you, Robert, for the careful and expediant editorial work you did on my Ph.D. dissertation. As I made corrections, I came to appreciate your ability to hear my voice and to suggest corrections appropriate to my style, pacing, and vocabulary. In cases where my work became too redundant, your alternatives added the needed turn to keep the reader's attention. My external reader, in particular, remarked at the readability of the thesis--an accolade for which you may take some well-deserved credit."

~ STK
Montreal, Quebec

"Again, I want to take this chance to thank you for your great technical editing work. "

~ Alex Li, Graduate Studies,
Concordia University, Montreal.

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~ George Johnston, General Manager,
Trent Air Aviation Ltd.
Peterborough Airport

"Robert Buckland is a superb editor. He has helped me edit and design three books and literally transformed my writing - truly translating my thoughts into print - then recently oversaw the development of my commercial website. If you want to communicate effectively through the medium of language, ask for Robert's help. You can't go wrong."

~ Dr. Barry Lycka, MD FRCP
Edmonton, Alberta

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My Dear Visitor,

It's not fair, perhaps, that a spot of ketchup on a tie or dress should make a poor impression, but it does. In business communications, in academic and technical literature, in creative writing, in the packaging of book ideas - language is our dress, our shirt, our suit, our tie. If we're less than fully familiar with that language, we may never see those stains and spots. We won't see them, but others will.

Let's make sure that your every letter, technical manual, manuscript, promotion, paper, essay, thesis, story and film script goes out -- not just spotless, but beautifully tailored.

And if you have an idea for a book, let's put new meaning into 'well pressed'.

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I'm so confident you'll enjoy working with me, I'm willing to offer you a sample editing of your work, then charge you nothing.

Yours truly,

words@businessofwords.com

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Business Plans	Student Essays
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If you're at work on a book project, choose a topic from the menu to the left. If you're engaged in an academic paper, thesis, dissertation or a student paper, read on or scroll to the menu at the bottom of this page. We're here to help.

Now ...

And if you have an idea for a book, let's put new meaning into 'well pressed'.

If you've arrived here from outside The Business of Words website, you'll want to click here to learn more about our free editing offer.

If you're at work on a book project, choose a topic from the menu to the left.

If you're engaged in an academic paper, thesis, dissertation or a student paper, read on or scroll to the menu at the bottom of this page. We're here to help.