XpressEDIT is the editorial division of The Xpress Press News Service (www.xpresspress.com), the first online newswire launched in 1995. Xpress Press has been working with clients developing press materials and web content since launching in 1995. Prior to 1995, our partners worked with national and international companies providing writing and art direction in the areas of consumer advertising, logo and brand development, direct mail brochures, in-house collateral materials, annual reports and more. Subject specific editors are also available to work on your assignments.
This F.A.Q. or “Frequently Asked Questions” page contains information about the writing, editing and proofreading services that XpressEDIT provides. Your feedback helps us to improve. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us.
1. What services does XpressEDIT provide?
2. Who are the people behind XpressEDIT?
3. How long have you been in business?
4. What are your office hours?
5. Where are you located?
6. How do your services work?
7. Will a native English speaker write my copy?
8. What are your prices?
9. What if I am interested in working together on an ongoing project or as an outsourcing arrangement. Can you help me?
10. Why should I choose XpressEDIT over a traditional advertising or public relations company?
10. Who uses XpressEDIT?
11. How do I place an order?
12. How long will my order take to complete?
13. How many times will you revise my copy?
14. Do you guarantee your work?
15. I am concerned about privacy. What is your privacy policy?
17. Who will hold the copyright to the material you create for me?
19. How do I know that the written material you provide is original?
22. In what format will you provide my copy?
24. I need a press release drafted and distributed. Can you also distribute my release?
25. Which currency do you accept?
26. When and how do customers pay?
27. Do you serve customers from outside the U.S.?
28. Do you provide copy in any languages other than English?
21. I want to work for XpressEDIT. How do I apply?
30. Is there any type of content you won’t create?
What is XpressEDIT?
XpressEDIT is a team of writers that provides high-quality writing, editing and proofreading services that are delivered quickly, cost-effectively and absolutely confidentially. Basic proofreading includes a review of grammar and punctuation including apostrophes, capitalization, comma usage, possessives, quotation marks, sentence fragments, spelling, subject-verb agreement, tenses, and usage. Advanced copyediting reviews include corrections for word choice, phrasing and flow, theme, organization, audience appropriateness and more. Basic proofreading starts at .01 per word and increases depending upon the level of service and turnaround time.
Who are the people behind XpressEDIT?
XpressEDIT is the editorial division of The Xpress Press News Service (www.xpresspress.com), the first online newswire launched in 1995. Xpress Press has been working with clients developing press materials and web content since launching in 1995. Prior to 1995, our founding partners worked with national and international companies like Burger King, Alamo Rent-a-Car and many other companies providing writing and creative direction in the areas of consumer advertising, logo and brand development, direct mail brochures, in-house collateral materials, annual reports and published authors. Subject specific expert authors, editors and writers are also available to work on your assignments.
What services do you offer?
Our services include copy editing and proofreading services for corporate communications including press releases, blog content, article writing, and website content creation. Our writing team also reviews personal works including manuscript query letters, manuscripts of short and book-length works, and some academic papers depending on the subject matter.
How do your services work?
It’s really quite easy. Just follow these four simple steps:
Step 1: Use our online estimator to determine the approximate cost for your copy editing or proofreading assignment. For brochures, press releases and web copy assignments view our price list.
Step 2: Submit your document by email to our editorial department or use the online interface.
Step 3: Our team will review your document and send an estimate for the work. Depending on the length of your assignment, we will send you a professionally written and edited document for review within 24-48 hours.
Step 4: Review the document and let us know if changes need to be made. We will make any edits you need and send you a revised copy.
Step 5: Publish your content. Once you are satisfied that your copy is perfect, publish it as you like. If you need help with targeted distribution for a news release or translation into any of 127 languages, we can provide it.
It’s that easy! If you would prefer to speak with one of our editors directly, you can also order by phone. Simply call us at (800) 713-7701.
Do you use automated services to write, edit or translate my copy?
We wouldn’t dream of using an automated service to edit or translate copy. It won’t happen. Never. Ever.
What are your prices?
In many cases we have standard prices for our services including proofreading and copy editing The average price for comprehensive editing of a document with fewer than 400 words is $75. Please review our price list for the costs to develop original content. The cost for an original press release is $99. Individual blog posts or single pages of web content cost $60. In all cases, we assume the word count will be 400 words or fewer. If you require a longer document or need additional services, including research, interviews, translation, distribution, printing or e-book conversion, please contact us for a price quote.
I am interested in a longer-term arrangement, an ongoing project or an outsourcing arrangement. Can you help me?
We have many clients that we write for on a weekly or monthly basis. Our regular clients include web development firms, public relations and marketing firms and magazines and news websites. Check out our enterprise page for more information.
How can you provide such high-quality content and attentive customer service at such affordable prices?
We work with highly experienced independent contractors and freelance writers (who’ve signed confidentiality agreements) with many years experience working accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines. Our peer review process means that copy is checked by several editors before it’s delivered to you, our client.
Why should I use XpressEDIT instead of a traditional advertising or marketing firm?
In many ways we operate as a marketing firm. We’re as good as the people we hireand they’re great!
Who uses XpressEDIT?
Individuals and organizations both small and large trust us to handle their writing and editing projects. We’ve listed a few of our satisfied clients (with their permission of course).
How do I place an order?
Just follow a few simple steps:
Step 1: Submit your order. Choose your desired service, answer some questions and submit your payment.
Step 2: Review your document. Within 24 hours, we will send you a professionally written and edited document.
Step 3: Tell us if changes need to be made. We will make any changes you need and send you a revised copy.
Step 4: Use your content. Once you are satisfied and your copy is perfect, use it as you like.
If you need help with targeted distribution for a news release or translation of your copy into any of 127 languages, we can provide it. That’s all there is to it! Remember, your satisfaction is guaranteed.
How long will my order take to complete?
For a standard order of 600 words or less, you will receive your first draft within 24 hours. Longer documents or projects that require translation services may take slightly longer, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
How many times will you revise my copy?
We will provide you with as many revisions as it takes to satisfy your needs. We are not happy until you are satisfied. That said, our first drafts are typically very close to final versions, and we rarely need to provide repeated revisions.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. If you are not 100% satisfied with your written copy, we will refund your money. It’s that simple.
Our money-back guarantee is not extended to third-party distribution or translation services whose products we resell.
I am concerned about privacy. Will I be protected?
Yes! We take your privacy very seriously and invite you to review our privacy statement. Please note that all of our writers and editors must sign confidentiality agreements. To protect the privacy of our clients, our website uses SSL technology.
How long have you been in business?
XpressEDIT is the editorial division of XpressPRESS, which was founded online in 1995.
Who will hold the copyrights to the material you create for me?
All material submitted to XpressEDIT for editing and proofreading remains the intellectual property of the original author, who retains all rights and privileges grated by all applicable copyright laws. For clients who request original writing, you, the client, will own all of the rights to the items we create for you and may license, sell, copyright and distribute them as you wish. The words are yours.
Where are you located?
XpressEDIT and its parent company are headquartered in Hollywood, Florida although our writers and editors reside all over the globe.
Can I trust that the written material provide to me is original?
XpressEDIT checks the authenticity of materials using several grammar checker and plagiarism detection tools. We also rely on *very smart humans* to ensure that all of the material provided by our writers is original as it communicates your message clearly and accurately.
What are your hours?
Our writers and editors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our office hours are between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday with limited weekend hours. Call (954) 989-3338 or (800) 713-7701 to speak with someone on our staff.
I want to work for XpressEDIT. What’s the next step?
We are always on the lookout for top-notch writers and editors who have experience working in public relations firms, marketing agencies or newsrooms, and who hold degrees in journalism or communications. Email your resume and a letter of interest to team@xpressedit.com
In what format will you provide my copy?
Your copy will be provided to you in standard Microsoft Word 2007 format (.doc) by email.
How can I get in touch with you?
Simply give us a call to (954)-989-3338 or (800)-713-7701 or send us an email to editorial@XpressEDIT.com.
I need a press release drafted and distributed. Can you also distribute my release?
In addition to writing news releases, we can assist you with distribution to U.S. media outlets as well as international source (in their native language).
Which currency do you accept?
Our prices are is U.S. dollars. We accept payments by MasterCard, Visa, American Express and PayPal.
When and how do I pay?
If you order through our website, payments are made after you have entered all of the relevant information for your order. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and PayPal. We can also invoice on Net15 terms if you contact us prior to ordering or if you are a standing customer.
Do you serve customers from outside the U.S.?
Yes, we do! We write for clients across the world.
Do you provide translation services?
XpressEDIT works with a team of language experts who can translate copy into many languages. Prices are based on the “language to” translation and the document word count.
Is there any type of assignment you refuse? Refusal of service.
XpressEDIT reserve the right to refuse any project for any reason to any customer or prospective customer for any reason and without explanation. Typically, we refuse any assignment that involves subjects or content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable.
Have other questions? Contact us!
To get started, simply select a service (press release, article, blog or website content), fill out a secured form and let us start developing your professionally-written content. You can also give us a call at 800-713-7701. Remember, your satisfaction is guaranteed.
For a prompt reply to your questions via e-mail write to editorial@xpressedit.com or phone. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. US EST. Call 800-713-7701 within the US or +1 954-989-3338.
