Beyond Consulting

~ If you can think it, utter it, or jot it down, I can create it, craft it and polish it. ~

to Beyond Consulting's Professional Writing Services where words get spun into gold.

I am an experienced writer and I'm here to help you create, compile and polish that project of yours that's been waiting to get out into the world. Whatever you have to say, I'll help you say it with direction and focus.
Advancing a vision, whether it's business-related or a personal dream, is testimony to your vitality and the strength of your commitment. Congratulations on moving forward with your project!

How Can I Help You?

Writing is the act of distilling a concept into words that when arranged properly and well, will communicate that concept clearly.

A good writer is skilled at synthesizing the raw material of thought, converting it and assembling it.

An excellent writer has a command of language and all the ways it can be used to engage the reader's understanding or in some way motivate them.

Exceptional writing is an art that is developed through time and experience. You can always recognize it by how little effort it takes to recognize what the writer is saying.

Why Would You Outsouce your Writing?

Don't let time, confidence or lack of skill prevent you from creating what you want. The mind that envisions is not always the same one that creates; and the one that creates is not always the one that produces crisp, grammatically correct sentences. Even if your writing is clear and accurate, sometimes you're just too busy to work the body of material into something cohesive or bring the project to a finishing point.

This is where I come in. As a professional writer, I'm here to help you realize your writing goals, whether they're business-related or personal. All you need do is contact me and we'll discuss the breadth and scope of your project. Once I've seen the raw material and evaluated it, I'll give you an estimate. If we agree to go forward, we'll set a timeline and proceed with confidence.

Establishing a good faith relationship with my clients is a top priority. I value each client and want you to be satisfied with the work I do. That's how my business grows. I pledge good faith.

The relationship between client and writer is held to the same standards as any professional relationship of privilege. I pledge confidentiality.

Good writing is about communicating well and clearly. I pledge accuracy and clarity.

Clear communication paves the way to a successful outcome. I strive to honestly represent my skills, knowledge and background experience. I accept only those projects that I believe are feasible. I pledge honesty.

I am your ally. My strength is in my ability to convert your raw material into a clear, polished presentation that you can take to the bank, send to your publisher or hand out to your customers. When needed, I work with other professional consultants (typographers, indexers, graphic artists and printers), all of whom are experts at what they do. I am experienced enough (see Credits) to understand what needs to be done and will work with you to produce the results you're looking for.

Here are just a few samples of the projects I have been involved in. Ask me for details.

Writing is my primary service. However, Beyond Consulting offers a range of services that will help bring your project through to completion. Those services include concept development, planning, marketing and book production coordination.

Please don't hesitate to contact me (see Contact info below). I'll get back to you directly to discuss your idea and just what it is that we're able to do for you. And please, be at ease knowing that we don't engage in hard sell tactics nor do we harvest your personal information for the purpose of selling it to any third party.

Here's what a few good people have said about our services:

I contracted with Elizabeth Harris to help me write and produce a book. She writes in a warm, personal, easy-to-understand style. Equally important, she has a "can do" attitude, gets her work done on time, and has a good eye for what the reader is looking for. I would not hesitate to ask her help on my next book.

Elizabeth's creative approach, business skills and personal skills, enthusiasm and support have made her an invaluable ally on this journey of bringing my dreams to reality. Many thanks!

Elizabeth Harris has been a great asset to our company through her many skills, chief among them her ability to put thoughts and ideas into relevant and effective words. Her writing ability spans the spectrum from formal business to originally creative. It is always a pleasure to see what her pen will produce.

I've had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Harris on many diverse and challenging projects. If your company's greatest concern is "time and money," then Beyond Consulting is right for you. Elizabeth delivers fresh, creative solutions...on time and on the money!

My fees are based on the breadth and scope of your project as well as industry standard. Please contact me and after assessing your material, I will provide a quote. Once we've decided to work together, half of the quoted fee will be due up front; the remainder will be by arrangement.

My services include:

Web Content Writing
Proof Reading and/or Copy Editing (3-6 pages/hr.)
Substantive/Content Editing (2-5 pages/hr.)
Corporate Newsletters (text supplied by client)
Press Releases
Marketing and Sales Communications
Blogs
Research
Ghostwriting
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Billable Expenses
You are responsible for all expenses associated with your project. Typical expenses include postage, long distance, faxing fees and purchase of special materials. Expenses will be itemized on your invoice.

Reliable Web Hosting Services
People often ask where to begin when they're starting a blog or building a website. I always advise beginning with a hosting account; it's the first building block.

Each of the web hosting services below currently offer free domain URL's in addition to low monthly fees. I use them myself for my blogs and can recommend them first-hand. It's wise to sign up for 2+ years, not only because you get a better annual rate but because the search engines will take you more seriously.

Just click on any of the banners below and it will take you to the web hosting service of your choice. Sign up is easy if you know what domain name you want. Each offers a cPanel that allows you to manage your account (uploads, files, webmail, etc). You can also upload the latest version of Word Press using a sweet little application called Fantastico. Once Word Press is in place, you can begin creating your blog. It's almost idiot proof.

My specialty is wordsmithing, but Beyond Consulting's services aren't limited to words alone. I work with a team of knowledgeable professionals who offer a range of services to businesses like yours. These individuals are skilled and experienced at helping you conceptualize, develop and implement ideas and strategies that will help make your vision a reality. Collectively, our group has years of across-the-board business and marketing experience. We're creative and highly skilled at what we do. Please click on the links below:

Belllingham Web Designers Unite

ProfitGrowthAdvisor: The Intelligent Path to Increased Online Profits

When we first hired Elizabeth Harris, we were looking for someone to help us shape and manage our marketing. After careful assessment, she worked with us to develop plans, budgets and timelines that began with our marketing materials and carried through to marketing campaigns that correspond to our yearly business cycle. Along with her team of creative and skilled professionals, Elizabeth always maintains a good balance between vision and practicality while delivering project after quality project on time and within budget. It is a real treat to have her guidance in this highly competitive and creative part of our business. We highly recommend her services!

I first began working with Elizabeth Harris in 2000. I had never started a business before and found that creating the ground work essentials was a daunting task. Elizabeth listened attentively as I told her about my business' evolution and mission. With an ear for the critical, she first constructed my business plan, then set about to create a myriad of marketing materials. All her work perfectly captured the energy, purpose, and intention of my business.

As an organization we have worked closely with Elizabeth Harris organizing and grant writing for our new project, The Golden Heart Mystery School. Her knowledge and expertise were invaluable while negotiating the very difficult task of starting a new school and looking for funding. We would recommend her to anyone who needs such services and since this is an ongoing project, we will continue working with her in the future.

If you would like to discuss your project with me, please send an email to Beyond Consulting Professional Writing Services at

I look forward to talking with you!

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