Hello. I'm Elizabeth Short. Thanks for the opportunity to share a little about myself and my business. I began growing The Write Design after several years of putting my writing and design skills to work at various educational and nonprofit institutions. Creating manuals, flyers, and copy for class catalogs was great fun, but I longed for bigger challenges.

Pursuing my love of words, I began writing freelance magazine articles on subjects ranging from gourmet cuisine to estate planning to navigating the Inside Passage. I also joined employees from companies like Microsoft and Boeing at Bellevue Community College in Bellevue, Washington where I trained as a technical editor. Certificate in hand, I then took my writing and editing services to the business community.

My career evolved further when clients began to request design services in addition to editing and copywriting. So I dusted off my graphics skills, learned the industry's latest and greatest software programs, and got to work designing. Businesses were delighted with the results, and so was I.

Now offering clients a full repertoire of services, I'm pleased to give clients what they previously thought impossible - a powerful combination of words and images, all from a single marketing professional..

My mission
First and foremost, my mission is to bring new customers to your door with print or web-based materials designed specifically for your target market. By distilling a clear and compelling message, I inspire enthusiasm in your product or service. Just as important, I place a high priority on making our work together easy, expeditious, and fun for you.

Working with you
I look forward to getting personally acquainted with you and your unique product or service. I'll take the time to understand not just what you do, but how and why. The reason? Getting to the heart of your business is vital to creating materials that grab your target market's undivided attention. In the process, I anticipate learning something new about doing business—chances are, you will too.

Getting Started
It takes energy to start a new project. Luckily, I've got enough for both of us. With just one phone call or email, you can be sure I'll take the initiative necessary to get your project rolling and on its way to a smooth conclusion. Your job? Sit back and talk about what you know best—your business. Contact me today for a complimentary consultation, and take the pressure off.

Satisfaction Guaranteed
I take great care to ensure that my marketing materials fulfill their intended mission—attracting your next customer. That's why I begin your project with an extensive information gathering session. Next, I create an initial draft, which we then review together in detail. Revisions follow until a final, polished product emerges. This collaborative approach guarantees you'll be absolutely satisfied with my work. If you have any doubts or hesitations after your project is completed, I will revise your materials at no charge.

Rates
The final cost of your project will depend on a number of factors including scope, the amount of research and number of meetings required, development time, and the type of design scheme that best suits your needs. My consulting rates are $55 per hour and I provide a per-project estimate before work begins. After our initial consultation, I'll have a good idea of how much your project will run. On a tight budget? We can talk about ways to simplify things and keep costs down.