In the Get It Right Editorial Services division of Central Mass Media, we are committed to guiding our clients in producing flawless and effective copy and publications. We work on both fiction and nonfiction, but our expertise is in non-fiction particularly in magazines, scholarly papers, essays, articles of any length, web copy, ad copy and promotional materials. We also produce newsletters and magazines for our clients, providing all services required from start to finish. Our team includes:
Paul Della Valle – writer, teacher editor and publisher. Paul, a journalism instructor at Northeastern University in Boston, is publisher of Central Mass Magazine. He previously published the Lancaster Times & Clinton Courier, which won more awards than any other newspaper in its class from 2001 to 2003. Della Valle also won New England Columnist of the Year honors three times between 1993 and 2003 from the New England Press Association. He has also published two books, one a humor book and the other a collection of essays, and has written numerous articles for the Boston Globe and other publications.
Karen Sharpe – writer, poet, editor and marketing expert. Sharpe, New England Press Association Journalist of the Year in 1998, has also won first place in the prestigious Worcester County Poetry Association annual contest. She is on the marketing and development team at Fitchburg State College and is the chief proofreader for the College of the Holy Cross’s alumni magazine. Karen’s published collection of poetry has been hailed by critics as “remarkable.”
Susan Orareo – graphic and web designer. Sue designs the ads for our magazine and is simply the best in the business. She is the also the proprietor of SueDesign Inc., a full service specializing in creating affordable, high quality print and web site designs to promote small business with simplicity and style.
Services:
• Manuscript analysis - A careful read-through and detailed written critique of your work for content and style.
• Line editing (also called copyediting) - Correcting errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and syntax based on the Associated Press Stylebook and your publisher’s guidelines.
• Proofreading - Proofing galleys (also called page proofs), copy that has been line edited and typeset
• Consulting - We will assist you in developing your ideas, from writing query letters to planning a book promotion campaign or publishing a magazine, newsletter or book.
• Public relations – With extensive contacts throughout the New England media, we can help you get your message to the right people, whether you are planning an event or launching a publication.
• Coaching - We will work with you one-on-one by phone, e-mail, or in person to help you improve your writing skills.
• Private workshops and classes - We will tailor and conduct special classes for your staff and we can guarantee they will write more effectively. |