Technical Writing, Editing and Proofreading
Hi! I’m Shilpa Melissa Rodrigues and I offer technical content writing, editing and/or proofreading services in English. Writing samples available upon request.
What I offer
My background in technical writing is in the areas of technology, finance and education. Here are a few examples of things I’ve authored, edited and proofread.
- Detailed blog posts that explain a complex technical topic to clients
- User guides that detail instructions for new software and hardware
- Brochures that outline a new course or degree being offered
Examples of what I can do for you
Writing //
- UX: UI copy for a product that guides users in a straightforward way
- Websites: compelling and powerful content for your website that tells your story
- Blog posts: SEO friendly blog posts that showcase expertise in your field
- Email Newsletters: keep your current customers engaged and interested
- User Guides & How-To’s: explain how a product or service works in an effective way
Editing & Proofreading //
Edit and/or proofread any of your content, such as an upcoming book, your website, your CV, blog posts and so on.
A quick note about the difference between editing & proofreading:
Editing is about correcting the core of your content, such as sentence construction, enhancing language for clarity and overall quality of writing. On the other hand, proofreading is a final check on your content for things like grammar, punctuation and misspellings.
Why work with me
I am a native English speaker, I am good at explaining complex topics in a simple, straightforward way, and I am committed to everything I take on. I’ve written several pieces of technical documentation throughout my career, whether it be user manuals, quick reference guides or technical blog posts. Quite honestly, I do this because I truly enjoy writing and editing, and nothing like working on something you like!
How it works
- We have a chat about your documentation needs; what you need, by when and any other special requirements. Most importantly, I should understand the objective of the documentation. What purpose will it serve?
- We sign a contract that outlines the scope of work, the deadlines and any copyrights I need to be aware of.
- You send me sources of information that will be good reference material for me.
- I write up a first draft we go back and forth with several rounds of edits. If it’s editing or proofreading, I edit or proofread one round. Additional rounds can be done for an additional charge.
- Once the documentation is finalized, you confirm with me in writing.
Pricing
Contact me at shilpamelissarodrigues[at]gmail[dot]com.
If you need someone who will not just proofread your text or manuscript, but someone who will do this carefully, paying attention to every small detail, thoughtfully and creatively, then Shilpa is the only one who can do this for you. She is the one who kept me motivated moving forward.
Valeria, Senior Information Technology Recruitment