As a freelance writer and editor, she blends grammatical correctness with scintillating prose for projects as diverse as documentary and educational videos, articles and magazine columns, business plans, press releases, patent applications, technical documentation and business manuals, marketing collateral, Web site copy, brochures, advertising campaigns, and academic work.
Specialties
Business copywriting and editing
Advertising, public relations, web sites, technical writing & editing
Fiction manuscripts: historical fiction & nonfiction, mystery, romance, speculative fiction
Business Writing & Editing:
Business and marketing copywriting has its own voice and its own style — but still needs to reflect the uniqueness of your business! I understand that, and am quick to learn what is important in your space so that I can represent your product or service with the best possible copy.
Imagine copy that is always delivered on time and on budget & and says exactly what you want it to say! If that's what you're looking for, then you're looking for Jeannette Cezan.
Studies have shown that freelancers produce white papers more quickly and economically than inhouse staff — and that white papers are increasingly important in business. I've been providing white papers to a large range of businesses and industries for over ten years: I have the experience you need.
Outsourcing your web copy and your search engine optimization is another area where I can save you time and money: I have the expertise it takes to make your website do exactly what you want it to do, with clean content and a clear call to action, as well as increase its visibility to the search engines.
I provide businesses with a full range of marketing and business copywriting and editing: company reports, brochures, flyers, corporate histories and biographies, sales materials, and SEO services, as well as other public relations and marketing materials.
International and American business clients include Harvard Medical School, eWayDirect, Inc., the Maine Public Policy Institute, Director's Choice, LLC, DAVISCommunications, Inc., Northeast Construction News, J.C. Watts Communications, Alfa Laval Corporation, Karl Nurse Communications, Inc., the Langal Corporation, the National Endowment for Financial Education, T-Rex Transportation Expansion Project, the Advent Media Group, Cambridge Publications, Alpha Quest Corporation, Barnes & Noble, and Pluralis.
Here are some of the services Jeannette provides:
Starting Your Own Business
Corporate Histories and Biographies
Professional Biographies
Company Profiles
Brochures
Press Releases
Patent Applications
Business, Product, and Annual Reports
White Papers
Training Materials and Tutorials
Individual Editing & Coaching:
All editing projects are different. Some involve straightforward copyediting; others may entail substantive changes in organization and style. When you first contact Jeannette, she will look at your project and help you decide the services that are best for you.
While editing fiction does not require adhering to the same stringent stylistic principles as does nonfiction, there are other issues that are equally important. An editor looking at a fiction manuscript will be doing the following:
Substantive editing (looking at the flow not only of words, but also of ideas). In particular:
Does the plot work? Are there inconsistencies?
Are there any POV (point of view) problems?
Are the characters well-thought-out? Does the reader have a sense of who they are, of what they think and feel and how they are likely to act?
Is the dialogue realistic? Does it really sound like people talking?
Is there a balance between narrative and dialogue? Or is one overwhelming the other?
Jeannette can look at as much or as little of your manuscript as you'd like. She can give you as much or as little feedback on specific issues as you'd like. Your success is her success.
Editing/Copyediting/Proofreading
Edited Facilitator’s Guide and misc. other educational products; ongoing client. (National Foundation for Financial Education)
Edited several doctoral dissertations and conference paper abstracts.
Ongoing editing of fiction and nonfiction work. (Writer’s Bureau)
Copyedited and proofread European edition of product catalogue. (Varian Vacuum Technologies)
Copyedited and proofread materials for H.R. conference. (Cambridge Publications)
Edited articles for both print and online versions of the official Comdex Daily. (Ziff-Davis)
Ongoing copyediting and substantive editing of fiction projects for various authors, several of which have been published. (Susan Squires, Howard Karten, Natalie Collins, Kate Genovese, Laura Katz)
Ongoing editing and rewriting of business correspondence. (Nurse Communications)
Substantive and copyediting for Comment Ecrire, translation of Richard Rhodes’ How to Write (Gallimard)
Business and Marketing Writing
Wrote script for video production promoting nonprofit agencies and programs such as Technology Goes Home, the Boston Foundation, and Mission Main. (Nurse Communications, Inc.)
Wrote video script for diversity conference at Harvard University. (Nurse Communications)
Wrote promotional brochures for various companies such as TJX and NCI. (Nurse Communications, Inc.)
Wrote slide presentation introducing computer products and support to be offered in various "start-up" countries. (Compaq)
Wrote press releases for products, mergers, agreements, and events. (Barnes & Noble, MacSpeech, The Network)
Wrote publicity materials for distribution in various media, event publicity documents and marketing materials for point of sale. (Premiere Catering, Barnes & Noble)
Assisted in marketing research; helped in creating product title and did text content for promotional logo. (MacSpeech)
Edited exhibitor announcements and press releases for major computer shows, including Comdex/Fall 99, Comdex Quebec (English and French), Comdex/Miami (English and Spanish), NetWorld & Interop, Technology in Government Week (English and French), Support Services Conference and Expo, Customer Relationship Management show and Linux Business Solutions Expo. (Ziff-Davis)
Generated and implemented marketing plan and all marketing materials for local business. (Premiere Catering)
Created community relations program; initiated creative and innovative marketing approaches to targeted community; handled all media inquiries, statements, and releases. (Barnes & Noble)
Web Content Design/Writing
Content creation and maintenance for construction and design company Web site. (Benoit-Czarnecki)
Content creation and maintenance for informational Web site. (Fazlur Khan)
Creation and ongoing maintenance of software/editorial Web site. (Customline Creations)
Creation and maintenance of Web site for podiatric clinic (North End Foot Center) - currently in progress
Creation and maintenance of Web site for calendaring after-school program (NEDP) - currently under construction.
Research/Copywriting
Definition research and production for whatis.com, a web-based IT encyclopedia. (TechTarget, Inc.)
Historical research for literary projects (see list of publications for details)
Historical research and tour design/scriptwriting for walking tour company. (Newburyport by Foot)
Historical research for client company locating and exploring shipwreck sites (AlphaQuest)
Wrote articles for both print and online versions of the official Comdex Daily. (Ziff-Davis)
Researched (including travel), co-authored, and edited textbook: Not Just Art: The Icon as Cross-Cultural Touchstone. (awaiting publication)
Translating/Localization
Provided localization services and translated exhibitor announcements and press releases for Comdex Québec and Technology in Government Week, English into French. (ZDNet)
Did localization and translation for online registration for Technology in Government Week from English into French. (ZDNet)
Translated article from French weekly newsmagazine into English for inclusion on company's web site. (GVO)
Translated all marketing and informational material for exchange program from English into French. (New England Home-Stay Program)
Translated two volumes of academic study from French into English. (Rockport)
Wrote slide presentation introducing computer products and support to be offered in various "start-up" countries and localized. (Compaq)
Product Documentation and Help Systems
Wrote online WebHelp system for a software application facilitating business web planning and implementation (Bowstreet, Inc.).
Documented User Manual and Notes for eGovernment software application using Streaming XML (TEKInsight).
Co-created and implemented Vantive-based web documentation and training materials for CRM use using XML(Rational Software).
Edited and proofread User Manual for a software application to help companies merge existing IT systems (Cambridge Publications).
Co-wrote operations guidebook for client company's "Establishing Direct Presence" initiative (Compaq Computer Corporation).
Completed writing and editing User Manual for continuous voice recognition product (MacSpeech).
Wrote online HTML help system for porting database information into a software product that automates, maintains, and reports on sales incentive compensation plans (Incentive Systems).
Wrote User Manual for CAREView, a Web-based software application that helps client company maintain donor information; included designing tutorial for product use.
Interesting Projects, None of the Above
Wrote script for documentary, “Jazz in Boston,” airing on WCVB.
Founded Customline Wordware.
Wrote storyboard for computer strategy game.
Serve as moderator for an email special interest list and as facilitator for a community reading group.
Had a previous career in education and continue to teach at the undergraduate level; refer to alternate resume (available upon request) for details.
SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS: Past and ongoing clients include:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
National Endowment for Financial Education
Customline WordWare
Nurse Communications, Inc.
Bowstreet, Inc.
TekInsight, Inc.
Rational Software
MacSpeech, Inc.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Incentive Systems
Cambridge Publications
Amergent, Inc.
TechTarget, Inc.
Ziff-Davis Show Publications
Barnes & Noble
GVO, Inc.
Benoit-Czarnecki Construction
The Network, Inc.
Newburyport by Foot
Alpha Quest Corporation
New England Homestay Program
Feedback
While searching for a professional editor I was very fortunate to find Jeannette Cezan! I was very impressed with her knowledge and ability to not only edit my manuscript but also make it better. Jeannette went above and beyond what I expected. She provided helpful tips and education throughout the process that were very much appreciated. Not only do I recommend Jeannette Cezan but I will continue to use her services as well." (Ryan D. Eldridge, Wealth by Design, LLC)
I consider myself lucky: I found Jeannette Cezan to proofread my manuscript. While I had contacted at least six other copy-editors, Jeannette was the only one who understood the sensitive nature of editing a memoir. She held me not to her standards, but to my standards while assisting in clarifying and distilling the voice of the work. I would recommend Jeannette to anyone looking for wise and compassionate editing. (Ayoung Kim, author of the memoir Asian. Woman.
Alone.)
My experience with Jeannette was both solidly professional and very satisfying.
Editing a 600 page historical novel complete with a large appendix, chapter
notes and glossary, ain't exactly a day at the beach, if you will. But
Jeannette handled it pleasantly, astutely and efficiently. I accepted most of
her suggestions, and where I didn't we discussed the rationale and went onward.
Her quick pickup of the complex historical facts involved was nothing short of
uncanny, and I learned a great deal from her in the grammatical arena, thank
God. The book was a smashing success in its recent launch at the 23rd Annual
International Conference of Jewish Genealogical Societies in Washington DC,
where I was one of the author/speakers, and a TV mini-series is seriously being
studied by a Production ensemble. Now it's busy, busy time... and I have 14
signing/speaking dates set for the next two months, covering both coasts. All
of this is in no small part due to my support staff, largely including
Jeannette, no less an artist in her own right than her namesake, the master
Cezanne himself. You'll be in good hands. (Stuart Tower, author of the novel
The Wayfarers)
Thanks again for your help! You did a nice job finding some of those goodies...
(Suzan Erem, author of Do I Want to be a Mom?--- Jeannette did fact-checking
and research)
Great experience, and wonderful feedback. I felt like Jeannette REALLY read and
critiqued my work! (Annette Riegier, author of nonfiction "chick-lit" The Online Diaries)
Jeannette was excellent to work with, and goes above and beyond. (Dennis Consorte, novice writer)
Jeannette provided excellent writing, editing, and project management services while working on this project. She is professional and honest, and has a wonderful sense of humor which made working with her less work and more fun. We will use her services again and again. (Robert Amelio, Harvard Medical
School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine)
About the sixth day God created editors. When he saw this one, He said she was
good, and there was evening and there was morning the sixth day. (Charlie
Traffas, Chart Marketing, Inc.)
Thank you, Jeannette, for always being so cooperative! And thank you for
another great story! (Birgitta Lundblad, Corporate Communications, Alfa
Laval)
We are all very pleased with your article! And of course we would like to work
with you again! (Birgitta Forsberg, Forsberg & Forsberg reklambryâ, Pluralis)
Actually, I chose you above the other designers I considered, in part, because
I sensed that was your attitude – treating others as you want to be treated. I
am frequently appalled at just how little customer service there is any more.
Many companies can't even be bothered to communicate with customers or confirm
transactions. The fact that you are willing to maintain an ongoing dialogue and
able to provide quality service means you (and others like you) will get my
business, every time. (Joe Landwehr, publisher, Ancient Tower Press, and
instructor, Astropoetics)
Your revisions are great. You definitely removed that "translated" tone and
cleaned up some very clumsy sentences, all without changing the meaning in any
way, which is quite a challenge! I accepted all of your changes "as is." And I
will definitely be sending you the next white paper within the next few weeks.
(Brenda Honeycutt Hoefer, Technical Documents Manager, Software Engineering
GmbH)
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As a freelance writer and editor, she blends grammatical correctness with scintillating prose for projects as diverse as documentary and educational videos, articles and magazine columns, business plans, press releases, patent applications, technical documentation and business manuals, marketing collateral, Web site copy, brochures, advertising campaigns, and academic work.
