When Words Matter
Words matter. How you use words to communicate with others determines your success with getting good grades, a job, getting your book published, or money for your small business or nonprofit. That is where hiring a professional writer nearby is important.Write By Steph wants to help YOU land your dream job, tell your story, expand your business. Like hiring a personal trainer to get in shape, hiring a professional writer nearby like Write By Steph will help you complete your writing goals, you will be required to prove you are ready to put in the work. Write By Steph has experience in professional resume writing, copywriting, and business plan reviews as well as editing.When you first call or email Write By Steph, you may be asked to schedule a free consultation to see what level of services you qualify for. Due to high demand, not every client will be accepted or there may be a waiting list for services.
Write By Steph
Hello, I am Stephanie Malench!
I began my writing career over 20 years ago while in grad school at Saint Louis University getting my Masters in Social Work. My first publication was a chapter I co-wrote with one of my professors that was accepted for publication before graduation and shortly thereafter had two more independent research projects published in scholarly journals.
After graduation I took my love of reading and writing and combined it with my passion for education and began writing articles about issues of importance to older adults in a local senior newspaper, social service agency newsletters, and an online blog through Examiner.com.
I have also published two books, The ABCs of Living Independently When You Are Elderly or Frail (2nd Ed. 2023) and The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Clean Living: Tips, Tools and Tricks for Your Body and Home, in 2016.
None of these assignments paid, so I began looking for jobs on freelance websites. In 2017, I began editing dissertations for local PhD students and editing novels for friends looking to self-publish. My reputation began to build, but I had to work other jobs to make ends meet until 2019 when I became a full-time reporter for the Times-Tribune Newspaper in Troy, IL.
In June of 2020, I was promoted to editor where I remained until April of 2022 to finally focus exclusively on Write By Steph.
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How Can I Serve You?
High Standards For All Services Offered to You!
Like personalized service? Each project is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Struggling with correct structure and spelling? Editing services are ideal to optimize your text.
No business plan? Utilize the nonprofit & small business consulting service prior to acceptance!
The Nitty-Gritty:
$50 non-refundable retainer will be applied to your first payment
$30 fee for each appointment rescheduled or canceled less than 24 hours in advance
10% late fee for all payments received after the due date
Services
Services Tailored To Meet YOUR Needs
Editing Services
$12 /Standard Page
Digital Editing Only
Upload Attachments
Corrections/Markup Tool
Accept/Reject Changes
Editor Notes in Margins
Resume Writing
$100
List Accomplishments
Expound on Job History
Replace Tasks w/Desc
Stand Out From Crowd
$35 One Page Cover Letter
$35 Optimized LinkedIn Page
Other Services
$60 and up
Websites
Blog Content
Magazines
Journals
Newspaper Articles
Business Services
Starter Package
Free Phone Consult (15 min.)
Onboarding Session (2 hrs)
In-person Consult (1 hr)
2 Follow-Up Sessions (1 hr ea.)
4 Phone Calls (15 min. ea.)
Business Services
Intermediate Package
Free Phone Consult (15 min.)
One on One Session (2 hrs)
In-person Consult (1 hr)
2 Follow-Up Sessions (1 hr ea.)
8 Phone Calls (15 min. ea.)
Additional Remote Work (6 hrs)
Business Services
A La Carte'
Nonprofit and Small Business Consulting
For those who need extra help after completing the Starter or Intermediate Packages or are advanced and need short term assistance
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Testimonials
Client Reviews
"My experience with Stephanie as an editor has been very positive. She helped me get my first book self published and I am on the verge of getting my second one published. She is very good about getting back to you when you have questions, and is patient with inexperience as a writer. I highly recommend her services."
Mike B., Edwardsville, IL
Probably the most significant part of Stephanie's professional character is her ability to remain neutral and independent in her coverage. She skillfully reported the news in an in-depth yet honest and fair way all the while balancing the social needs of the community at the same time.
Raymond Muniz
"My experience with Stephanie as an editor has been very positive. She helped me get my first book self published and I am on the verge of getting my second one published. She is very good about getting back to you when you have questions, and is patient with inexperience as a writer. I highly recommend her services."
Brian T., Edwardsville, IL
Hey, Do You Enjoy Podcasts?
I do! Not only do I enjoy writing and editing, I also find joy in the occasional guest spot on a podcast! Check out the links below to learn more about messaging for nonprofits, tips to create a healthier lifestyle, and much more!
