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Tony, I cried when I finished reading the book today. I loved the work that you did.  I can't thank you enough. You have been the savior of my book with your vivid and clear wordplay that the reader can relate to and visualize. This book is based on a true story and very raw. When I began writing this book it was geared towards one specific reader. You were able to paint a more diverse feel for the story while still capturing it's essence. The book was good based on my own writing skills, but you made it great! If you want to bring your writing to life Tony Shaker is the best to do it! Thank you and God Bless you  for all of your help.

- Bryant Daluz
  
You Gotta Dance

(based on a true story)

bryantbod@yahoo.com

 

 

I lived through the events described in my first two books, but you brought everything back to life in a way that makes me tear! During WWII, I was the youngest resistance commander in Nazi-occupied Greece, and didn't expect to make it...From an old man to a good friend, who might just as well have fought the occupation by my side, please accept my heartfelt thanks for all your work.

- Peter Bassels, WWII veteran,

former Greek Resistance fighter

and successful businessman

The Immigrant, The Crossed Gloves and

Tales of the Greek Resistance

peter.bassels@sympatico.ca

 

 

I have just finished reading the manuscript. This is phenomenally good! You have  said basically what I wanted to say in an extremely eloquent way that I wasn't even close to accomplishing. I can't believe it, but this is one of the best nonfiction reads I have come across in a while.

 

- Phil Sanderson

An Essay on America's System of Justice

 

 

I have just completed the process of publishing my first manuscript, and I must say that you have helped me find the most eloquent and highest expression for my thoughts. I want to acknowledge your tremendous contribution to my personal success and that of my book project. I look forward to using you as my resource to support all of my writing needs. You are a true master at what you do.

 

- Harold Davis, MscD, PhD

Inspirational speaker and success coach
    Moving the Stars With Your Words: How to be the creative factor and achieve

what you really want out of Life 

drhdavis@movingthestars.com

www.movingthestars.com 

 

 

Dr. Shaker, I have read the manuscript and I am so darn impressed with what you have done I can't find words to express it. You are definitely a master at what you do. I hope you will allow me to include you in my acknowledgments, because I want those who read the book to know about you...You certainly deserve that if you would allow me.

 

- Robert Sullivan,

Georgia businessman

The Formula: Building Competitive

Advantage for the Motor Carrier

robert.l.sullivan@att.net

 

 

My mother said she would like to meet you one day…I have to agree that you did an incredible job getting in sync with my memories and emotions. I am so glad that I decided to work with you! I hope we will continue to work together on future projects.

 

- Margot Hyland

Across the Color Line (memoir)

mihyland@yahoo.com

 

 

Before Anthony became involved in my project I was never going to complete my,  book, Two Rivers of Gold. Frustrated I turned to him for help and in a short time, with his guidance, the project was completed. He was candid, helpful, understand- ing and professional. Recently I started another novel and will no doubt seek his help at some point. In between projects he has always been available to answer questions and assisted me in the search for an agent.

 

- Daniel W. Kent
Two Rivers of Gold (crime novel)

kentdan1@aol.com

 

 

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Copywriter

If you’re in the business of making money for yourself or for others and need a versatile copywriter to help you communicate your message with power, you’ve come to the right place.

 

I have long experience with large- and small-cap businesses, and I'll use it to make everything I create for you deliver your message smoothly and efficiently, whether online or in traditional print. I’ll even add a touch of eloquence to it—you know, just in case some nosy literary critic happened to be eavesdropping!

 

 

Clients Like Yourself

I've worked for clients who are into business startup ideas, management techniques, self-improvement/self–help coaching, or consultation. They’re in constant need of books and other types of content to complement their activities. I’ve also sat down with senior officers in large corporation hoping to create custom-made texts to train their staff.

 

They're all convinced that:

  • talking about their business/professional experience
  • promoting their goods/services, or
  • revealing an irresistible business, management or self-help secret

...will help people fill a certain set of needs.

 

You see, business or web success largely depends on how well you can assess the needs of people. After that, it's a question of showing them exactly how they may fill those needs.

 

And the more driven you are, the better chance you stand of achieving your goals. This too is critical. If you feel you just can't get past the copywriting, it my not be as bad as you think. I’ve racked my brains with sharp but headstrong entrepreneurs, who couldn’t write a sales letter if their life depended on it…and frankly, I loved every minute of it!

 

Even if you can't string two sentences together, the power behind your convictions will more than make up for it when you hire me. It makes my task of copywriting what you couldn't on your own almost a cakewalk.

 

 

Ripe for Business

  • Are you dying to tell others about your great idea you have on how to start a business or run it?
  • Are you looking for the right business profile or a profile for personal use?
  • Do you own or wish to create a web site or blog? What new product or service descriptions do you need?
  • Do you need fresh content for your web or blog? Or articles to help you optimize your marketing performance?
  • Why not teach other people how to improve their personal finances?
  • How about sharing your self-help/-improvement secret with thousands of readers? How has your secret worked for you? What were the challenges?
  • What are your ideas on employee management? On organizational leadership?

All right, maybe you have your basic idea all sown up. If you want to sound like—instead of just be—an authority, every kind of business communication you author has to be crystal clear and streamlined to perfection. You may have a knack for your business, but without proper copywriting skills or the time to capture creative ideas on paper, hiring a business writer or editor may be your next best move.


 

 

 

 

 

My Pledge to You

At some point you need to make a choice: either cut corners with some amateur or fly-by-night copywriting service with the lowest possible bid, or plan for success. I realize how much your project means to you, but also that you don't have an unlimited budget.

 

Therefore, I will design the project that best fits your objectives and cost expectations. Only a dyed-in-the-wool copywriting professional can pull this off!

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS
If you've never done it before, hiring a copywriter and making sure he or she performs at or better than expectations, the process from start to finish can seem a little daunting. But it's really quite simple. Here's a bird's-eye view of the process that leads to your finished work.

 

Copywriting clients hire me to create their material from scratch based on notes, research, conversations, e-mail exchanges or perhaps even a rough draft they want completely rewritten. Sometimes they come to me with almost no notion of how they want the job done. So, we start chatting. I ask them:

– Why do you want to create this marketing copy, web content or business book?
– What would you really like to say to your readers?
– What do you hope to achieve by it?

Once we agree on a firm set of ideas and sign an author-writer agreement, I will work on a rough outline, do the preliminary legwork (which may include initial research), and prepare the first submission for you to examine.

Editing web or other copywritten content is similar, except that I would need an outline and a sample of your work to be able to give you an accurate estimate of the cost. After we sign our contract, l will get to work, incorporating all changes directly into your text(s). You don’t have to worry about working through complicated instructions. If I notice major flaws that require action that is not properly part of an editing job, I will notify you. You see, I need client approval before altering important features of your concept.

And I will not abandon you after the end of our contract term. Some writers will do just that. Their interest in the same client lasts only as long a new project is in the pipeline. I am willing to advise you in any way I can, within reasonable limits. I do it without extra charge and only as a courtesy, because I want you to succeed.

 

Even the most talented idea people need editors. That’s why so many of them ask me to work on content they’ve labored at but can’t finish properly.


So, let’s get your project moving!

 

  

 

 

  

  

Take It to the Next Level

 Expert consultation. You may be the most talented person in your field, but if you don’t have the time or proper skills to write effective content, you won’t be able to propel your project forward. At some point you need to hire an “expert eye” whose objectivity you can rely on.

 

 Simple process. Unfamiliar with current writing, editing or publishing practices? You will find my step-by-step process of writer-author collaboration simple and supremely flexible. Over the years, I’ve developed it with a mind to enable my clients to express their ideas and give me their honest feedback at every stage of my work.

 

 Rewarding experience. I will provide you with uninterrupted, personal service until we achieve what you came here for. Some clients who seek my writing expertise tell me that having their story ghosted by someone is almost as satisfying as penning it themselves. I want to make sure you enjoy this, perhaps your first consultation experience.

 Hiring Your Copywriter
A professional copywriter has to have the talent to use your store of knowledge and experiences to produce a voice that is unique to you. Otherwise, what's the use of trying to distinguish what you have to offer from the competition? Moreover, the copywriter you hire must also have the resources to finish the job.

 

 

Feel the Difference

As an independent copywriter, I adhere to the industry's highest standards and maintain ironclad confidentiality in every aspect of the client relationship. Plus, all credit goes to you. After all, you are the author and I'm the writer—kind of like your "pen."

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony F. Shaker, PhD
writer/editor

(819) 597-4072
Afshaker@aol.com  
www.wordstead.com  


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