Harvard Girl Professional Editing & Book Shepherding Services

Making words work hard for you

We make words work as hard as you do

Business-to-business books and written communications are a specialty.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS BOOKS
  • Have you written a book on the subject of your business expertise?
  • Do you need it edited prior to publication?
  • Are you ready to get your book into print?
  • Do you need to ask someone the questions about publishing, printing, ISBN numbers, bar codes, editing, and book design?
Whether your topic is sales, negotiation, human resources, or of the self-help variety, I can help you get your book ship-shape for the presses, guiding you through all elements of the printing quagmire. Because I have many years of corporate experience and familiarity with a myriad of subjects, I also bring comprehension of the context of your work as well.

It is my promise that Harvard Girl gives you the best value for the best price. You can relax, knowing that you're getting get it all done in one place.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

“I love your work! Your revisions made all the MiraMar copy more dynamic and persuasive; they’re exactly the kind of changes I needed."

–Marcia Kruse, MiraMar Skin Care, LLC, Bandon, Oregon, 2011

 

What falls under the heading of "business communications"? Just about anything you do to communicate in your business--from letters to induce sales to reports for your boss. From brochures to newsletters to proposals, you need your words to reflect the exact message you need to get across.

Words can help or hurt your business, depending on their ability to get your point across, when:
  • You want your readers to TAKE ACTION!
  • You want your readers to BUY YOUR PRODUCT!
  • You want your readers to PICK UP THE PHONE!
  • You want your readers to UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SAY!
In all your
  • Reports
  • Proposals
  • Emails
  • Letters
  • Web site content
  • Blog content
  • Marketing materials
  • Logos
  • Newsletters
  • Brochures
  • PowerPoint presentations


Cid's Food Market, Taos, New Mexico, Quarterly Newsletter
Designed, Produced, Edited by Heidi Connolly



My clients include financial advisors, bankers, doctors, accountants, and artists, just to name a few.

Here are some of their testimonials.

"I love what you've done to my Web site. It's exactly what I was hoping for; you've made it so much more appealing. I'm really excited!"
(Alex Chavez, Taos, NM, 2007, DIYARTSITE.COM)

"Heidi was helpful and professional and went above and beyond to make me and my PPT presentation look great. My presentation which was a big success!"
(Jeff Livingstone, WRGrant, Inc., Boston, MA 2003)

“I have given Heidi many tasks: writing from scratch, editing and formatting—sometimes all three. Every job she has done has been professional and portrayed exactly the image I want for my business."
(Ray Flores, PRIDE Electrical Contracting, Inc., Morehead City, NC, 2005)


MORE TESTIMONIALS FROM SATISFIED CLIENTS

 

"Heidi opened the door to book publishing for me. My book of poems is a testament to her diligence,  wisdom, and her sensitivity. Specifically, her knowledge of how to craft and complete a book project is unparalleled. Heidi is thorough, fun, and reasonable, and I highly recommend her for any project that requires a high degree of professionalism involving editing, proofreading, or any aspect of book publication."

- Bruce Grossman, psychologist, author of We Go On Living, Taos, NM, 2007


"I never really thought I needed a professional editor until I heard Heidi at a writers' conference. When she said, “You cannot be your own editor because you're too close to the story,” I realized how true that was. At our initial consultation, she pointed out a descriptive phrase I'd used twice within the first few pages of the work. Through numerous re-writes, I had not noticed those repetitions—nor had the half dozen others who had read the work. I am impressed by both her skill and her integrity."

- Jim Boyle, author of Ni'il: The Awakening, Gold Beach, OR, 2006



Here are a few examples of logos I've created for businesses:


(1)
Crone of Puget Sound, Seattle, WA, 2007
(2) Brookings Natural Foods Co-op, Brookings, OR 2005
(3) Evolved Living, Crescent City, CA, 2006
(4) WisdomRider Equine Assisted Coaching, Taos, NM, 2008