My name is George C. Ritz and I would like to introduce you to
G-Help Proofreading,
a professional Proofreading / Copyediting service.
This is George
I purposely kept my website simple, but I am not a simple proofreader. I am the pickiest proofreader around -- I will find minor details and inconsistencies that other proofers simply do not see. If you want this highest level of refinement for your final product, I am the one to help you. Please see the testimonials below.
WHO needs professional proofreading?
- Businesses: Advertisements, brochures, catalogs, contracts, websites,
maps, lists, signs, business correspondence, business cards, etc.
- Authors: Manuscripts, query letters, book proposals, etc.
- Copywriters: Text feedback.
- Graphic Designers: Text and style feedback.
- Individuals: Resumes, family newsletters, official correspondence, etc.
- Students: Theses, homework, reports, projects, college applications, etc.
WHAT is proofreading and copyediting?
Proofreading is the art of finding misspellings, typographical errors,
punctuation errors, and formatting inconsistencies. It is also comparing two documents for uniformity.
Copyediting involves more, such as grammar, word usage, capitalization, word breaks, tone, and format.
My services combine both proofreading and copyediting skills, providing a very reasonable rate and great value for your wide range of needs.
WHY professional proofreading?
Proofreading one's own work is very difficult and risky. You may read over your errors repeatedly and not catch them because you are the source of the errors! Having friends or colleagues check your work is better, but it still falls far short of what a professional proofreader will find.
Computer spell checkers only check for spelling and not if the
proper word is used. Computers do not know the difference between “you” and “your.”
WHY G-HELP PROOFREADING? ...... FACTUAL CHECK!
Take advantage of my perfectionism and “eagle eye” to make your work
look as clean and professional as possible. My clients are
always surprised at the number of corrections and suggestions that
I make.
My wide range of knowledge and “wisdom” will also work to benefit my
clients.
I know a lot about some topics, but more importantly, I know a little about many topics. This "Trivial Pursuit" knowledge often allows me to catch FACTUAL errors in the work I am proofreading. If it does not look right to me, I will check the accuracy of what is being said, and correct it, if necessary. This "Factual Check" is a key advantage that I have over many other proofreaders -- and you, the client, benefit!
TESTIMONIALS
"Although he doesn't work at our office, George Ritz has become an important member of our production team. His proofreading and editing skills are exceptional and he brings a level of creativity and insight to the task that we have not seen with other proofreaders. We send our work to press with complete confidence that it is error-free after it has been reviewed and approved by G-Help Proofreading."
-------- Eric Junker, Founder and CCO, Wagner/Junker Agency, Los Angeles, California
WJAgency.com
"As an author of a bi-monthly newsletter and two books, I have utilized George Ritz to filter and polish my work for over two years. Although I am a perfectionist by nature, and I don't send anything to him that I don't think is very clean and perfectly stated, I'm amazed at what he finds due to his passion for perfection. Today, nothing of consequence leaves my office without his 'okay'. George is a writer's best friend."
-------- Steve Meisenheimer, Meisenheimer Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
MeisenheimerInc.com
" 'Eagle Eye' George has been a great help to Fairytale Brownies. He is very thorough and professional. He often goes 'above and beyond' what we ask him to do and will take the initiative to cross-reference our catalog, website, product packaging, and even our phone system!"
-------- Julie G., Fairytale Brownies, Phoenix, Arizona
brownies.com
"No matter how many times you read your own writing, you'll never catch all the mistakes. George corrected errors I never would have found in a hundred years. His prices are fair and his work is superb. Don't even think of submitting your writing until he proofreads it with his eagle eye!"
-------- Larry Schwarz, Hightstown, New Jersey
hatsofftolarry.com
"George at G-Help did an outstanding job proofreading my book manuscript. He found more than 100 mistakes that had been missed by two other professional proofreaders and a dozen passes with spellcheckers and grammar-correction software. He is absolutely meticulous!"
-------- Allen Eastman, author of "Alive 5 times", Scottsdale, Arizona
"You have an amazing skill for finding all the glitches. Thanks!"
-------- Glenn Hamp, Renaissance Networks, Tempe, Arizona
"I was in the process of creating my company brochure and needed someone to help me proofread the text. George was able to look it over and make both grammatical and punctuation corrections. He also helped with word choice, and was able to help me get my message across in a clear, concise, and powerful manner. I would highly recommend him, based on his timeliness, affordability, courtesy, and knowledge. I will use him again for my website!"
-------- Ria Robles, Red Star Resources, Chandler, Arizona
"Looking back, if we had not used your services, we would have sent to print a brochure that included multiple misspellings, grammatical errors, inconsistencies in font size, and numerous omissions. The small fee for your services turned out saving us a tremendous amount of time and money. Our cards and brochures ended up costing us over $950.00, all that money would have been wasted; it would have been very embarrassing and would have presented a very unprofessional image to potential customers, should the changes not been made."
-------- Mark A. Crashell, Peace-of-Mind Video, Glendale, Arizona
"A gigantic 'thank you' for the wonderful and professional proofreading work you recently did. Even though I hired a professional web builder, I soon realized that most of us need professional proofreading services. Both my web builder and myself had 'checked and double checked' for any misspelled words or incorrectly used punctuation, however, once having a professional like yourself take over, you were able to find several small (but yet critical) mistakes. I truly believe that the first impression ... is the lifelong impression that customer has of your company. You make a wonderful first impression, and because of your perfectionism, I too, make a good first impression...."
-------- Nancy V., Floral Inspirations by nancy, Phoenix, Arizona
Tempe Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2010
tempechamber.org
Arizona Small Business Association, 2003-2010
asba.com
TWO SERVICE RATES: HOURLY & AUTHOR'S MANUSCRIPT PER PAGE
I charge $50 per hour for my service, which includes proofreading, copyediting, and any factual corrections that I may notice. I do not charge different amounts for those various services, since I perform all three services for each and every client. For an author's large manuscript, the rate is usually $4 per page (250 words per page). Methods of payment include checks, cash, and money orders. Also, via PayPal, you can use your bank card or your credit card: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover.
I will send you an e-mail invoice so that you can submit payment securely by using PayPal. You do not even have to be a member of PayPal to use this convenient and safe service.
CALL OR E-MAIL FOR SAMPLE
If you or someone you know may have a need for professional proofreading, please give me a call or send me an e-mail. I will work on 2-3 representative pages of your larger project -- for no obligation -- in order to get a fair time estimate of the total job and also give you a great chance to see my perfectionist skills! Everyone eventually has a need (whether aware of the need or not!) for professional proofreading.
I know that, when I am a potential customer, if I see even one error in a brochure, advertisement, or website, I immediately begin to doubt that business. If a business demonstrates sloppiness and carelessness in their correspondence, it is an overall indicator of the level of the quality of service the customer will receive. I will make sure that your material gives your potential customers confidence in you and that it is THE BEST IT CAN BE!
Phone: 480.610.1130
Fax: 480.610.1143 info@g-help.com
