Services / Fees
My services include:
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Typing or transcription of personal, family and business documents
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Interpretation of Early American and English handwriting and language usage
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Researching terms and usage as I transcribe to authenticate same ... this service is included in the per page fee
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Absolutely personal attention to your project, treating it as though it was my own.
In most circumstances I can work with the highest quality copies that can be produced. All client documents and work are held in the highest confidence.
I charge by the page. If you will email me a few representative scans I can tell you what to expect in terms of charges.
Please contact me to tell me about your plans for your documents and your time requirements.
Clients asked ...
How do you understand and maintain the cultural context of historical materials that you transcribe?
As a a librarian and a person of broad life experience, I am skilled at recognizing and preserving the nuances of historical language and culture. I am familiar with the specialized terminology used in many fields, and I don’t hesitate to hunt down experts to help me clarify elusive terms.
How do you determine my fees?
Generally, I charge by the page. My fee is determined by a combination of degree of difficulty in reading the script, and the number of words on a page. Also, if there is challenging formatting, such as with ledger pages full of numbers, my fee will reflect that. It all has to do with the amount of time required to do the job well!
And Clients said ...
"Jeanne is a professional in her field and I would NEVER EVER look anywhere else if I needed transcription services. I knew that I was in good hands from day one." - Brittany Richard, New York
"I am so happy that Jeanne was able to do such a good job on this transcription. I can read it now, and understand what is happening whereas before her work, I had just the barest guess as to what was going on! It is so amazing to see this little slice of early Colonial history come to life. Thank you!" - Sheila Bishop, Seattle, Washington 2024