Editing or re-working a piece of writing is a lot like adjusting a student in a pose. The main form of the pose is mostly there, but it might take a few tweaks or reminders to bring it into its highest expression. That’s where we come in.
Unlike conventional copy editing services, our Yoga:edit team is composed of talented editors who are also experienced yoga teachers and studio owners. Writing with yogic sensibilities is an art. We don’t just get it; we live it.
Yoga:edit makes it possible for you to focus your precious energy on interacting with your students instead of worrying about spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, or flow of content. As you probably know, yoga practitioners tend to be educated and professional. This means their standards are high, so they gravitate toward works and services of quality. Whether justified or not, people often judge simple oversights in writing as a sign of the overall quality of a studio, teacher, or workshop. Editing your writing is an investment in yourself, in your business, and in how people perceive you as a professional. Yoga:edit will make sure your written work truly reflects the high caliber of your teachings.
As for what we actually do, we take your written draft—no matter how rough it might be!— and, in super-fast turbo time, make sure it is free of errors and expressed in the best possible way to let your intention and personality shine. Your finished result will be clear, flowing writing that reflects your unique voice. We work efficiently, with great attention to detail, and are meticulous in our final proofing to assure that what you get from us is ready for professional use. All submissions are held in the highest confidence and are considered copyrighted by you. We will never share your document, and it will be deleted from our computers once you sign off on the final copy.
When your writing is just how you (and we) like it, we also offer print and electronic design and production. This is for those of you who want to self-publish your book or manual, or make it available on Kindle or other e-readers. Why would you want to do this, you ask? Click here.
And, while we Yoga:edit folks are all devoted yogis, committed to that laid-back, flowing lifestyle, we are also those odd and somewhat nerdy people who get a kick out of removing rogue apostrophes and errant commas. Really. It makes us almost as happy as handstand.
As a note from Lori: If you have read this far and are still reading: thanks! One thing I also love is helping people (whether or not they consider themselves writers) get past the blocks that keep us from writing what we need to write. If you are working on a project and you are stuck, I’d be honored to give you a few tips that might work for you. This is not something I charge for; it’s just a small thank-you to all of you amazing teachers and studio owners out there who bring yoga to the world. If you need a little jump-start, email me and tell me about your project and how you feel stuck. I’ll drop you some ideas on how to move forward. Namasté!
