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Application, Personal Statement, philosophy

Is It Ethical to Hire an Editor for Your Personal Statement?

Writing and editing aren't the same thing. While it is unethical to hire someone to write your personal statement, it's both ethical and potentially equalizing to hire an editor to help you polish your essay.

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Accessibility, Writers/Editors

Universal Design II

Many web content management systems make it easy to create a site with high contrast options and alternative text where it needs to be (so long as you populate this information). They can be designed to open hyperlinks in new windows. Unfortunately many people don't realize that their downloadable attachments aren't automatically accessible. PDFs, text… Continue reading Universal Design II

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Accessibility

Diving Into the Web Accessibility Pool

If you're brand new to the topic, the WAI's principles of accessibility can seem a bit intimidating. But dipping your toes into website accessibility doesn't have to be complicated.

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Accessibility, philosophy, Writers/Editors

Why Universal Design?

We can't rely on luck. Accessible design should be embraced as a philosophy that is applied to any project.

Freelancer, Writers/Editors

Why I Charge Hourly Rates

I'm occasionally asked why I charge hourly for most jobs. Some clients would very much prefer a flat fee or to pay by the word, both of which are common payment models for writers and editors. The short explanation is that each project is unique and requires its own special touch. At the end of the day, an hourly charge ensures I get paid fairly for the work I've done to provide what the client has requested.