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Gary S. James

jamesgang creative communications

Gary S. James
jamesgang creative communications

“I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out.” – Oscar Wilde

My career was spent mostly in advertising, marketing and public relations. More about that in a minute.

Now, “mostly retired,” I joined EFA in 2017.

For me, there is nothing more rewarding than collaborating with authors and individuals who are seeking assistance in getting a project from concept to completion. As an advertising creative director and writer, I can honestly say, one of my greatest strengths is the ability to listen, to understand what is needed and write compelling copy by telling the story in your voice.

I bring that experience to every project I work on and will give your project the attention it deserves.

Copy Editing and Proofreading

I usually follow Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) for manuscripts. I recommend AP for projects requiring news releases and public relations writing (see below). I am familiar with APA and MLA, as I have edited and collaborated on scientific and technical work including white papers and manuals, but I use infrequently.
**I do not write or edit theses or dissertations. Sorry.

Manuscript assist

Non-fiction: I can help with content, developmental and substantive editing; copy editing; line editing; proofing; punctuation & grammar; manuscript evaluation; image sizing; and, coordination of graphic cover design.
Fiction: Though I am not the best fit for developmental/substantive editing in fiction, I can assist with editing, punctuation, format and production.
Ghostwriting: To reiterate … I am proud to say that I listen to you and excel in telling your story in your voice.

Print-On-Demand, ebook production & consultation

To date, books I have worked on have been narrative non-fiction and creative non-fiction in science, art, baseball, spirituality and self-help; and, novellas.

I work with you getting your manuscript from a Microsoft® Word.docx to a well-designed, eye-catching book or e-pub with all facets of production including:

Front matter
Pagination
Image sizing and placement (Adobe Photoshop)
Headers/Footers
Table of Contents
Footnotes and Indexing
Font selection
Conversion from .docx to .pdf for print; .docx to .epub and .mobi

Consultation and assistance

ISBNs; Library of Congress requirements; bar codes; descriptions
Assistance in deciding who should publish your work
Assistance with cover art, design and back cover copy
Helping with uploading to publishing and distribution sites

Work is produced using WORD for Mac (16.5); Adobe Acrobat Pro, (PDF); Affinity Producer and Affinity Photo (replacing Photoshop) and the new ATTICUS writing/formatting software.

I have created POD and ebooks using Amazon, Lulu, Ingramspark, and for epubs, Draft2Digital and KDP.Amazon. Please note: Authors must set up their own accounts.

Marketing and Copywriting

So here’s where I can help with marketing and promotion, whether you’re looking for business copywriting or help promoting your book.

My career spanned over 35 years in advertising, copywriting, creative direction and public relations. If words are involved, I’ve probably written in the medium: feature articles; copywriting for print, radio and television; internet blogs and content; speeches; video presentations; white papers; Powerpoint®. SEO, SMM, You get the idea. (And, here’s where a lot of that ghostwriting comes into play.)
I am a generalist in that I have worked in consumer and industry sectors including retail, restaurant, real estate & construction, hospitality & tourism, health & beauty, technology, financial, theatrical, nutraceuticals and education (including museums and historic sites). My resume lists many of the awards from various organizations and recognition from peers which will attest to my experience.

Public Relations

As public relations pertains to promotion, I can write news releases as part of your overall marketing program, select target markets and manage distribution; Online distribution, for example, can range from $50 per release to hundreds depending upon local, regional or national distribution.

The Nitty Gritty:

I provide Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), or we can use yours. I prefer them so I can review the scope of work. I schedule projects in order to devote my utmost attention to detail. I keep you abreast of the project’s progress. And I do not take on too many projects at once. I estimate using EFAs suggested rates but also am very fair regarding “time and charges,” usually benefitting the client 🙂

I will work with you in creating a collaborative environment that takes into consideration your time and money.

I look forward to hearing about your project.

You can reach me at:

garyjay(at) jamesgangcreative(dot)com or gsjames(at)gmail(dot)com.*
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Asheville, NC
US

Business phone: 8282797517

Email: garyjay@jamesgangcreative.com

http://jamesgangcreative.com

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