Dr. Jennifer Capler

The DM Woman

Word Slinger

Published Author & Researcher

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On Writing

Crafting written content is Art and Science


Creating engaging content to bring readers back for more, is a mixture of art and science.

Art incorporates emotion. Science is in the details.

Those with writing talent spend years honing their skills. They are passionate about what they do. The science behind writing is in understanding how to engage a diverse audience with different communication and learning styles.

I use my passion and my knowledge to drive engaging content.

"Writing isn't about using big words to impress. It's about using simple words in an impressive way."

~ Sierra Bailey

Work Performed

All work is billed on an estimate, requiring 1/2 payment upfront before work is performed.


Free Initial Consult

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Grant Writing

Grant writing is a very specific process requiring a specific technique. It is combining persuasive writing with facts, removing the fluff. It requires solid research to support a need.

Keep in mind that many factors beyond writing are considered for awarding grants.


RATE: $50 per hour (includes meetings, research, and writing time)


Average estimates for grant writing:

Foundational Grant: 30-50 hours

State Grant: 60-80 hours

Federal Grant: 120 hours

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Content Writing

Maintaining a portfolio of fresh material can be mentally exhausting and time-consuming, especially when managing a business.

Did you know that you should have at least one blog per month to keep your website fresh? And, you should have at least one email drip a week that is relevant to your target market without coming across as too salesy. I incorporate NLP (neuro-linguistics programming) into my writing, helping to communicate a need without sounding pushy or needy.


RATE: $0.25 per word + $50 p/h Project Management Fee (research and meetings)

You are paying for quality, that has not been ripped off the internet (which can get you into legal trouble).


Estimates for content writing (not including Project Management Fee):

Blog of 500 words = $125

Ebook of 1,500 words = $375

Email drip of 200 words = $50

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Editing & Proofreading

You worked hard on your paper or book. You sent it to be published and it was returned covered in red ink, with a rejection letter. You're crushed because you proofed it yourself and now you don't know what to do.

When we write, we should not proof our own material. Our brain knows what the writing is supposed to say, so it doesn't always see the errors. As a writer myself, I know this first-hand.

RATE:

Developmental Editing: $0.07 per word ($70 per 1,000 words)

Big Picture: Plot, themes, characterization, overall structure


Copy Editing: $0.10 per word ($100 per 1,000 words)

Fine-Tuning: Structure, tonality, accuracy, clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation


Proofreading: $0.13 per word ($130 per 1,000 words)

Mechanical: Design, layout, grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, continuity


* If the work to be edited/proofed is a rush job, there is an additional fee based on return time *

Brian Basilico

B2b Interactive Marketing

Copywriting is part art and part science. The science part is being able to listen to how someone expresses their ideas and then have the ability to internalize the spoken words and ask the right questions to get to the heart of the concepts being presented. The art part is being able to take that and express it in a way that connects with the intended readers and audience. Jennifer does both of those exceptionally well.

She can understand the most complex concepts and make them easy to digest for the readers. She is fast, efficient, creative, and someone you can count on to get the job done right. She is also open to criticism and takes direction and runs with it until everyone involved is elated!

And... she is just fun to work with. If you need a writer, especially in the technical space, I highly recommend having a conversation with Jennifer about your needs.

Michael R. Morrow

Mayor, City of Grafton, IL

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding work Dr. Capler performed for the City of Grafton as a grant writer. Her work was accomplished on time, within budget and she produced a first-class product.


The city has a limited staff and is not equipped to research, edit, and write grant proposals. Jennifer stepped into the void, quickly assessed the situation, conducted extensive and thorough research, and wrote a grant for our city that incorporated many different aspects, setting the conditions for success. She worked well with our staff and field personnel, communicating easily. Her final product was clear and covered all the aspects of the grant application process in a manner that was extensive, yet not overly burdensome.


In a word, Dr. Capler is a true professional. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a first-class grant product at an affordable rateĀ 


Alyssa Bertiaume

The Write Place, Right Time

As a business owner who started off out of the gate fast and furious, a business plan never got done even though it was in the back of my mind tormenting me the entire time. When this brilliant badass of a woman told me that she enjoyed writing business plans and had plenty of experience doing so, I was an automatic HELL YES! My prayers were answered. From start to finish, Jen was professional, thorough, detail-oriented, and an incredibly good interviewer and listener. Even with the various documents I threw at her and an onslaught of additional information I provided during our calls, she was able to see my business as it is now and as I hope it to be in another five years. Then she worked her magic to get it all down into a business plan that is professional, organized, informative, and accurately reflects my business in all of its parts and pieces. Take the load of writing your business plan off your shoulders and work with this woman. You'll be so very grateful you did.

Publications

Transformation Through Life, Love, and Death

How life lessons can create a path of healing and growth in the face of adversity

Work in Process

It's a book about leadership effectiveness... I don't want to give away too much just yet

Work in Process

This is a fictional work based on a real experience with devil worshipers...

Capler, J. (2021). Incorporating systems thinking into local governments in the United States of America. Scholar Chatter, 2(2), 32-39.

Capler, J. (2020), "A descriptive case study of effective decision-making of a local government organization in the United States of America", International Journal of Public Leadership, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 279-297

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