Long Day?We understand the value that a fresh pair of eyes can bring to any written project.
Scatterbrain?Reconnect your thoughts with your words.
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Speak UpWe can help get your message across, whatever the literary form.
Looking Good.The Word Studio is where your written ideas will find written form and take flight
What is The Word Studio?
The Word Studio is a space where your written ideas, research, and creativity can achieve excellence with the help of experienced tutors, professionals, and academics. Through attention to the finer details of spelling and grammar, and sensitivity to nuances of literary style and flow, we can assist in transforming your written work into polished academic, professional, or creative prose.
What does The Word Studio do?
At The Word Studio, we specialise in academic, professional, and creative written forms. This means that, when presented with a work in progress, we can offer you the grammatical and stylistic advice you need to look good on paper. Our proofreading and copy editing processes ensure that each aspect of your written document is fine-tuned for success.
How does The Word Studio work?
The Word Studio operates on the simple premise that, when undertaking a written project, it sometimes takes a second pair of eyes to identify errors in punctuation, grammar, and tone. We also understand the value that a fresh perspective can bring to any piece of written work. This is why, when you send us your written project, you can choose how you would like us to assist in its completion.
About our light edit service
Light editing is the process whereby written work is proofread and minor improvements to the structure and tone of the writing are suggested. For academic writers, this is vital to producing assignments that not only meet basic requirements, but which also deliver a valid argument and achieve correct academic tone. In addition to proofreading your work, The Word Studio can offer advice for improving its structure and formality of voice.
What does it cost?
- $13.00 NZD per 1,000 words, up to 10,000 words.
- $11.00 NZD per additional 1,000 words.
- Contact us for dissertation and thesis rates.
About our copy edit service
Copy editing is the comprehensive process of proofreading a document in addition to suggesting semantic, structural and stylistic changes, without altering content. This process is particularly beneficial for writers of lengthy and advanced academic work, as it provides the author with objective advice for producing a document that is clear and cohesive. Experienced in the rigours of advanced academic study, we at The Word Studio can offer sound direction for the submission of high-quality advanced academic documents.
What does it cost?
- $15.00 NZD per 1,000 words, up to 10,000 words.
- $13.00 NZD per additional 1,000 words.
- Contact us for dissertation and thesis rates.
About our referencing service
Correct referencing is just one academic convention aimed at ensuring transparency in submitted assignments and originality of published research. As such, accurate in-text citations and reference lists are compulsory for all academic work. At The Word Studio, we are familiar with the following styles, and can check your references for correct formatting: APA, MHRA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. We can also cross check for consistency between your in-text citations and your reference list.
What does it cost?
- Format check: $5.00 NZD per reference list page.
- Cross check: $10.00 NZD per reference list page.
- Contact us for dissertation and thesis rates.
The fine print
The Word Studio supports high standards of professional and academic ethics and integrity. Our goal is to help you achieve to YOUR best. As such, we have a few key conditions that will help to streamline the services you receive and set you on the path to success.
Key conditions of academic service
- WE SUPPORT YOUR ACADEMIC INSTITUTION’S CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: This means that we won’t write your assignment for you, or suggest any changes to its content. We only work with what you give us. In addition, if we suspect that you are engaging in any form of dishonest or improper practice, including plagiarism or any other form of academic fraud, we reserve the right to decline working with you.
- WE ESTIMATE TURN-AROUND TIMES BASED ON THE INFORMATION YOU GIVE US: For this reason, you need to be clear about your deadline, word count, and the services you require from us. If you’re in a hurry, we can help, but any work that requires turn around in 48hrs or less (if possible), or requires weekend work, will incur a 25% surcharge.
- PAYMENT: Preferably, payment is made by direct bank transfer, prior to the completion of work. For lengthy and/or advanced documents, payment is required within two weeks of an invoice being sent
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN YOU HELP ME WITH MY WRITING EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE NOT AN EXPERT ON MY TOPIC?
In a word, “Yes.” The benefit of not being an expert in your particular field of study lies in the fact that we are then able to REALLY assess how well you are communicating your ideas. If we are unfamiliar with your topic, we are able to consider your work objectively and focus on the technical aspects of academic writing that are necessary for clear communication and formulating a strong argument: making sure your ideas flow and that your argument is valid and properly supported with sufficient references.
IS THIS CHEATING?
Seeking help with assignments from The Word Studio is not cheating because we will not alter the intellectual content of your work in any way. We fully support your academic institution’s student code of conduct, which means we will not write your assignment for you. We work with you and your ideas to make sure you communicate them the best that you can. Rather, seeking external help with the technical aspects of your writing will highlight areas for you to improve in and allow you to learn new writing techniques.
About our professional services
It is one thing to be good at what you do. However, being known for it is a completely different kettle of fish. We at The Word Studio are gifted in the art of telling the kind of stories that excite readers and generate enthusiasm for any project or line of work. As we discover who you are and what you do, we can weave informative and engaging prose to elevate the profile of your business or showcase the success of your venture. Our process is simple as we feel that this is the best way to work collaboratively with you, in order that your goals are realised.
What we do
We produce high-quality editorial copy to suit your unique needs and situation. Whether you’re refreshing your website content, building a social networking presence, managing press releases, writing feature articles for publication, producing newsletters or e-zines, creating special purpose campaigns or communicating business plans and reports, we’ve got you covered.
Typically, our process follows these steps:
- CONSULTATION: Approach us via email or phone and we will discuss the nature, scope, possible timeframe and proposed budget for your project.
- PITCH: We will send you a proposal that confirms the scope and timeframe of the project, as well as cost.
- RESEARCH: At this point we set out to review any existing material you may have and discover more about our subject; that is, who you are, and what you do. This may involve interviewing you, your colleagues, and your clients.
- SAMPLE: We then send you a draft outline and a paragraph of copy for you to approve proceeding to complete the full draft.
- REVIEW: Once a full draft has been completed, we discuss any necessary revisions, within the parameters of the project.
- APPROVAL: Following the implementation of any revisions, a final draft is crafted and proofread. From here, you may proceed to print.
- INVOICE.
About our services for creative writers
The development of a good manuscript is a labour of both love and precision. It takes time to develop your ideas into engaging prose and meticulous attention to detail to whittle away any rough edges for a final product that is both true to your vision and captivating to read. We at The Word Studio understand this and offer a range of services aimed at getting your manuscript ship-shape, and ready for print. Contact us via the contact form at the bottom of the page for more information about our industry standards, and our proofreading and copy editing services.
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However, there are those among us who work to make the prospect of a free lunch a reality for those in need, harnessing all the skill and resources possible to effect positive change in our community and for the environment. This is something that really gets us going at The Word Studio. For us, there are few things more inspiring than people thinking big to help others, or preserve our unique natural heritage for generations to come.
This is why we want to hear from you if your community or environmental cause could benefit from our services. Let’s sit down together and discuss how we can help you raise the profile of your project through expertly crafted prose, either free of charge, or for the price of a couple of coffees.
