Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Up to 15,000 Words for $24.91

Introduction

The definition of the perfect service sale is when all parties benefit from the sale far more than the cost or the work involved. In a normal service sale, one person does the work and the other person pays the money. 

So, how can I offer up to 15,000 words for only $24.91? Proofreaders on Fiverr charge around $5.00 per 1000 words. 

The Problem

The cost of proofreading deters many writers. It certainly deterred me when I was starting out! There is another thing that deters me. I don't like to write contracts or sign them. However, I do want money back protection for my clients. And, of course, I like to get paid so I can eat.

I don't want to manage money transfers through PayPal or credit cards. Besides, PayPal and the credit card companies would take a significant portion of the transaction.

My Mastermind takes the Challenge

A Mastermind, as defined by Napoleon Hill, is two or more peopled with a definite purpose working together in perfect harmony. 

My Mastermind is composed almost entirely of dead people. They speak to me through their books, and many of their thoughts become my thoughts. Internally, they speak to me as imaginary friends. 

There are two other members of my Mastermind: my conscious and my subconscious. I call my subconscious "Coach" and my Coach calls me different names depending on the topic. This is an infinitely powerful group, so I decided to turn the problem over to them.

Here was my statement of the problem: "Coach, I want my clients to pay less and get more. I want to be paid less and get more. Please come back when you have the answer." 

Ad Supported Proofreading

Later, my coach whispered these words and nothing else in my head. I knew better than to debate reasons why my Coach's suggestions might not work. I knew he had the answer, but I'll accept it more readily if I find it myself. 

Generally, my Coach asks questions and doesn't give answers. It's how he works with me.

Then it hit me in a series of brainstorming phrases:

I wrote nine eBooks about writing. All my clients are writers. All my clients want success. I've written about success. I called my shots as I was attaining success. All my clients NEED my books. Even experienced writers will learn something from each book. 

These nine books cost a total of $24.91. "What if," I thought, "I asked my clients to buy these books for $24.91 and charged nothing for proofreading?" 
  1. The client gets nine books.
  2. The proofreading is free.
  3. The client cost is less than half the normal rate for proofreading.
  4. I get paid less in cash, but I get the benefit of book sales which should lead to more immediate sales.
  5. My client may recommend my books to others. (There is no obligation.) 
  6. The long tail sales may pay me more than my highest price for proofreading.
  7. The client has a 7 day money back guarantee backed by Amazon. If they don't like my work, they can return my books.
Conclusion: Everyone wins!

True Knowledge comes from DOING

Knowledge is NOT information as many define it. Knowledge is KNOWING. KNOWING something will work because I tried it. Will this work? I don't know, but it's time to try it and find out!

The Offer

I will accept only three books with about 10,000 to 15,000 words under the terms of this offer.

For more information, contact me now at gershon_ben_franja@yahoo.com

PS: My next opening is Jan 5th. I have two books in the queue before then.

1 comment:

  1. Jacqui,

    I include editing as a part of proofreading as long as I don't have to do extensive rewriting. For example, I may suggest the writer rearrange clauses in a sentence for a more powerful effect. I will also point out overused words, etc.

    When I suggest a change, I usually give a reason for the change.

    I looked at your website and it would be worth two books for me to edit it. These books relate directly to your coaching business.

    One is about my early eBook writing career. The second is a simplified writing technique that smashes writer's block.

    I will finish my current project a day early, so I could fit your website in on Saturday.

    Gershon

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