FOR ENGLISH TRANSLATION, EDITING & PROOFREADING “You really captured the spirit of my story! Great work, thank you so much! I can tell that you put a lot of time and creativity into this work.” Joanne Jong Children’s Book Author FOR ENGLISH TRANSLATION & CONTENT WRITING “Thanks for translating my website. Now I can advertise my services in both languages!” Marc Parizeau Owner, Paz Productions
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HOW I WORK: I will communicate with you exclusively via email so that I have a reliable source of all ‘to and from’ correspondence that I can refer to while working on your project(s). I will not translate the French text word-for-word but rather render a translated version, fluid and faithful to the original French text. I interpret the text in such a way as to preserve the meaning and the intention of each word, sentence, and paragraph. Translated text must be approved, or returned to me with suggested edits, within 14 days of receipt of the translation. After 14 days, the translation will be considered accepted in its entirety and an invoice will be sent to you via email.
WHAT I CHARGE: I charge $30 per hour* (with a 3-hr minimum). To put this into context, I estimate that a not-too-complicated 300-word text will cost you around $100 to have translated. My rate takes into account the necessary research that I must carry out to better understand: (1) the subject to be translated and (2) the particular “vocabulary” of the company and/or industry. *May increase (up to max 50%), depending on complexity of text to be translated (ie: legal, medical, technical) and the turnaround requested. HOW I COLLECT: Depending on the volume of work, I will either submit an invoice at the end of each month or, in the case of piece work, upon delivery of each approved translation. Payment must be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Direct Deposit, within 30 days of the invoice date.
Email: catleg at catleg.ca [ If inputting by hand, replace word at with symbol @ in above address to send your email; this serves to prevent unsolicited spam email to my inbox! ]
CONTENT WRITING What message are you communicating to your public? Is it relevant, focused and engaging? Is it getting through to your intended audience? Does it dance with verbs that incite your audience to interact, continue reading and buy from you? All copy is not created equal. It takes a certain skillset to create effective copy - to carefully select each word and then tease it in to precisely the right order. In the business world, where clear and effective communication is critical to success, my words can give both your online communications and printed materials the edge - turning your ideas and messages into dynamic text that will enthuse and captivate your audience. Your readers do not actually read so much as they scan - which means content needs to quickly grab their attention while effectively communicating your message. I combine plain-language writing with creative flair to produce effective copy for your written materials. I strive to identify the theme behind the main message and use it to create unique material targeted directly at your customers. HOW I WORK: I work with my clients - applying my vast, multi-tiered experience - to create high calibre content at competitive prices. By being very selective and economical with words, I strive to create content that is relevant to your customers’ needs and desires. I want your audience(s) to read about - and clearly understand - your products and/or services. WHAT I CHARGE: How much a project will cost depends upon the ‘scope of work’. I ask for budget and deadline specs when you request an estimate, then work with those figures to create a competitive quote that will not stretch your budget or your timeframe. Agreed upon per-project fees cover one draft and one revision, so you don't have to worry about hidden costs or other surprises. Initial consultation - via email - is FREE of charge! Beyond that, each additional hour is charged at $60/hour (up to $80/hr for specialized/technical content). FYI - I do require a 50% deposit, on good faith based on the estimated cost, before working with a new client. HOW I COLLECT: Depending on the volume of work, I will either submit an invoice at the end of each month or, in the case of piece work, upon delivery of each approved web page or document. Payment must be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Direct Deposit, within 30 days of the invoice.
FOR ENGLISH TRANSLATION “ Merci pour tout ! Je suis vraiment contente de ton travail ! ” Caroline Cloutier, thanatologue, MBA, Directrice marketing et communications Coopérative Funéraire du Grand Montréal
WHAT I CHARGE: I charge $30 per hour* (with a 3-hr minimum). To put this into context, I estimate that a not-too-complicated 300-word text will cost you around $100 to have translated. My rate takes into account the necessary research that I must carry out to better understand: (1) the subject to be translated and (2) the particular “vocabulary” of the company and/or industry. *May increase (up to max 50%), depending on complexity of text to be translated (ie: legal, medical, technical) and the turnaround requested. HOW I COLLECT: Depending on the volume of work, I will either submit an invoice at the end of each month or, in the case of piece work, upon delivery of each approved translation. Payment must be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Direct Deposit, within 30 days of the invoice date.
HOW I WORK: I will communicate with you exclusively via email so that I have a reliable source of all ‘to and from’ correspondence that I can refer to while working on your project(s). I will not translate the French text word-for-word but rather render a translated version, fluid and faithful to the original French text. I interpret the text in such a way as to preserve the meaning and the intention of each word, sentence, and paragraph. Translated text must be approved, or returned to me with suggested edits, within 14 days of receipt of the translation. After 14 days, the translation will be considered accepted in its entirety and an invoice will be sent to you via email.

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Email: catleg at catleg.ca [ If inputting by hand, replace word at with symbol @ in above address to send your email; this serves to prevent unsolicited spam email to my inbox! ]

English Language Content Writing

CONTENT WRITING What message are you communicating to your public? Is it relevant, focused and engaging? Is it getting through to your intended audience? Does it dance with verbs that incite your audience to interact, continue reading and buy from you? All copy is not created equal. It takes a certain skillset to create effective copy - to carefully select each word and then tease it in to precisely the right order. In the business world, where clear and effective communication is critical to success, my words can give both your online communications and printed materials the edge - turning your ideas and messages into dynamic text that will enthuse and captivate your audience. Your readers do not actually read so much as they scan - which means content needs to quickly grab their attention while effectively communicating your message. I combine plain-language writing with creative flair to produce effective copy for your written materials. I strive to identify the theme behind the main message and use it to create unique material targeted directly at your customers. HOW I WORK: I work with my clients - applying my vast, multi-tiered experience - to create high calibre content at competitive prices. By being very selective and economical with words, I strive to create content that is relevant to your customers’ needs and desires. I want your audience(s) to read about - and clearly understand - your products and/or services. WHAT I CHARGE: How much a project will cost depends upon the ‘scope of work’. I ask for budget and deadline specs when you request an estimate, then work with those figures to create a competitive quote that will not stretch your budget or your timeframe. Agreed upon per-project fees cover one draft and one revision, so you don't have to worry about hidden costs or other surprises. Initial consultation - via email - is FREE of charge! Beyond that, each additional hour is charged at $60/hour (up to $80/hr for specialized/technical content). FYI - I do require a 50% deposit, on good faith based on the estimated cost, before working with a new client. HOW I COLLECT: Depending on the volume of work, I will either submit an invoice at the end of each month or, in the case of piece work, upon delivery of each approved web page or document. Payment must be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Direct Deposit, within 30 days of the invoice.