Editorial/Writing Services

Writing

Communication and Marketing Services is here to assist you with your writing projects, from promotional or department brochures, PowerPoints, newsletters and more.  We provide consultation and/or writing services to meet your needs.  To request a writing project, please fill out the Project Request Form and sumbit it to CMS.

Editing and Proofing

The colleges strongly recommend that all publications, including letters, brochures, posters, postcards and advertisements that will be sent to external audiences, be forwarded to Communication and Marketing Services (CMS) for proofreading and editorial services — even if they are created by an outside writer or designer. Materials reviewed by CMS staff will be edited according to the CSB/SJU Writing Style Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (used to edit all CSB/SJU publications). Graphic identity guidelines and other requirements also will be reviewed.

Submit items for editing/proofing to cms@csbsju.edu or print and mail a hard copy to SJU at New Science 112, along with the following information: 

• Deadline date (please allow two weeks for editing/proofing)
• Special instruction for review
• Your name and contact information (phone, e-mail, etc.)

You and at least one other member of your department should double-check names, dates and phone numbers.

For editing assistance while writing, try the The Little, Brown Handbook and The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. Both are available in the CSB and SJU Bookstores. 

Freelance Copywriters

On occasion, it may be necessary to hire a freelance writer to fulfill project requests.

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Our offices:
College of Saint Benedict, Main G20,
320-363-5407, 320-363-5136 (fax)
Saint John's University, Quad 151,
320-363-2594, 320-363-2016 (fax)