Writing, Research, and Editing Since 2008
It’s been 16 years, as of February 2024, since I founded W.R.E. Consulting Services. Here’s how I started my business. In October 2007, I was a graduate student at Michigan State University working on a Ph.D. in Philosophy. My areas of specialization are social and political philosophy, ethics, logic, and Kant. My areas of competence …
Today’s post comes from Bill Marcia at Stags Leap. He offers tips on how to optimize your website to receive more conversions. You have invested a lot into your beautiful-looking website but haven’t received any conversions or leads from it. This is a sign of a poorly optimized and poorly used website. Now all you …
When taking notes, it is important to be accurate and organized with the information you record. The main benefits of using electronic note-taking tools are that paper is conserved and searching is facilitated. Using a computer is also suggested when taking extensive notes for large research projects. Below are three note-taking tools that work very …
Have you ever felt like you need to create writing that makes more of an impression on your readers? Over at ProBlogger, a guest writer shared 30 High-Impact Ways to Level Up Your Writing. It’s a great article with a lot of good tips, and it’s worth checking out for anyone who wants to create …
Sometimes professors (or bosses) request that you write a précis on some book or journal article. When I first started graduate school, I wasn’t sure how to write a précis. By the time I left, I found this style of summary paper to be an incredibly helpful tool for studying for comps and preparing for …
Yes, I’m a few days late with my New Year’s greeting, but I’m happy to say that I’m looking forward to everything that this year has to offer! So happy new year! 2016 should be great. Our new little guy is here, born last month making our family of four a family of five, and …
I offer many different professional editing services to my clients. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by choice, especially if you’re not familiar with what each service entails. Here’s a rundown of the different editing services I provide. Typing and Formatting This editing service involves taking your manuscript and putting it into the preferred format. If …
Index cards are a tool of the past. Hire a research consultant to help you organize your efforts. Whether you are creating a white paper or working on a book, the compilation of accurate information is necessary. Hiring an expert in the art of research helps to obtain background research, organize research efforts, and determine the …
Sadly, as we turn more to social networks, one of the most overlooked activities is sending a handwritten thank you letter to express one’s gratitude to others. Thank you letters don’t have to be fancy, they just need to be written. When should you send a thank you letter? Thank-you letters and notes aren’t just …
I’ve been busy lately, but here’s what I’m working on. In addition to putting on an epic Easter for my family and caring for an awesome six-month-old (including when she had her bout with bronchitis), I’ve been taking care of a concussed teenager. He fell while doing warm-up exercises in his P.E. class, broke his …