Sandra J. SmithHow can Embarking Design help you?
Writing
We produce original written content for clients in business, academia, and government. Our focus is on developing the content that fits your needs specifically. We are interested in helping you with all of your written content, whether it is one paragraph for your website or five hundred pages for your next corporate manual.
Editing
A fresh set of eyes can help you perfect the writing you have produced yourself. We can provide that objectivity and expertise in reviewing your writing. We maintain your voice and individuality while polishing any roughness from your draft. We work with individuals and with project teams to ensure a high level of consistency in the message you want to communicate.
Workshops
The only thing we like better than writing is teaching others how to become better writers. We provide workshop sessions designed with the particulars of your staff's needs in mind. We run workshops ranging from one 2 - 3 hour session to a series of sessions that can take place over a weekend or several weeks. We travel to you to conduct these workshops. If you are planning a retreat or conference and you want to include an opportunity for your staff to enhance their writing skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Who is Embarking Design?
We are a small team of language professionals, headed by Sandra J. Smith. Sandra has almost 30 years experience in a wide range of content development and teaching:
- M.Ed. (UBC) in Language Education, with specialties in curriculum design and second-language learning
- University-level teaching of writing, grammar, and research skills for academic and career purposes
- Writing research papers for publication in academic journals
- Ghost writing books and shorter materials for corporate clients
- Creating annotated bibliographies
- Editing academic journals, both referreed and not
- Assessing ethical standards in written protocols for academic research
- Creating material on marketing for corporate publications
- Generating a series of short articles designed to help small- and home-based businesses get their presence online
- Web-based writing, including website development, assessment, and content editing
- Presenting workshops on writing and language learning at conferences and for private groups
How much does Embarking Design charge for their services?
Our fees vary with the type of service you require. Generally, writing costs more than editing; the fee for workshops is determined by the size of the group and the type of curriculum. Please contact us to discuss your project in more detail, and we will give you a quote.