I am considering doing some freelance editing and proofreading in my local community. I come across a lot of brochures and leaflets with spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors in my own letter box. Is it appropriate to send the leaflet, with errors highlighted, and a cover letter back to the originator advertising my services? Would this be considered rude?
2007-02-08 23:19:23 · 8 answers · asked by Linda T 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing ➔ Other - Advertising & Marketing
I find myself wanting to do the same thing sometimes. Resist the temptation. I would send a letter explaining your services and ask them if they would like a sample of your work on one of their marketing pieces. Then, when you get their okay, send it to them, or better yet, bring it to them in person. I feel that you would be "slapping them in the face" if you were to send them unsolicited corrections.
2007-02-08 23:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Insurance Biz CT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be doing them a favor by offering a service to make their business presentations appear to be more professional. Also check with the court reporter at the county courthouse, they often need transcripts proofread and pay really well for it.
2007-02-08 23:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people will undoubtedly misread your good intentions, but sending a letter as you describe may very well get you some extra business. When possible, I recommend visiting the business owner in person so he/she can 'see' you're really there to help instead of just make him/her feel dumb.
2007-02-09 03:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by Carolyn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamlet had an ending... The demise of Hamlet......he change into something yet undesirable. Macbeth's demise easily helped supply the play a contented ending. Macbeth genuinely falls into the category of tragedy because the variety of tremendous variety of deaths befell interior the play, in spite of the undeniable fact that it lacks the effectiveness and impact to make the target market trust that the play is tragic. wish this permits
2016-10-17 06:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a little rude but I know I have had the urge to do the same thing. A friend of mine actually did this to a company and they offered her a consulting position. Go for it!
2007-02-08 23:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by TaxGurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do it.... and if they don't like it, then you don't want to work for anyone who doesn't take constructive critiques anyway.... right??? That's the way I got a proofreading job for a very well-known author
Go for it!
2007-02-09 05:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, the truth hurts sometimes and this would be an excellent way to get your foot in the door.
i wish you would proof read our local newspaper ..lol
2007-02-08 23:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reckon you'd be doing them a favour............
2007-02-08 23:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋