editorial and
voiceover services
www.SempliceLLC.com  

 Keeping it simple
I founded Semplice for a simple reason: to apply a name and legal legitimacy to my freelance work. If you're a musician, you may know that semplice is a musical direction to play simply. Semplice is a company of one - Shane Pitkin by name - and the entire process of dealing with me is as simple as it gets. I don't have a clever tagline and verbose mission statement that make vague promises but ultimately distract from the business at hand. I don't have overhead, and I don't charge exorbitant fees. I never miss a deadline. I offer superior work, executed with exactness and efficiency and at reasonable cost, and I'll be pleased to supply references who can testify to its quality upon request.
 
Editorial services
I began my career as a scientific writer in the medical communications/medical education arena, then transitioned to the role of an editor and copywriter. I love the English language, plain and simple, and precision is my watchword. I'm all about uncompromising accuracy, technical exactness, and editorial consistency, whether I'm reviewing a manuscript, creative piece, script, or slide deck. It's my firm belief that outstanding work and a reputation for excellence begin with editorial perfection. I hold a PhD in behavioral neuroscience, so high science is second nature to me. What's more, I have experience with various editorial styles and will edit according to any client-specific style and/or brand guide provided. Give me a sample document to review, if you'd like - I promise I'll catch errors and inconsistencies that others miss!
 
Voiceover services
I began doing voiceover work in 2001 and have done it semi-regularly ever since. I understand the nuances associated with the various types of voiceover projects, learn scripts very quickly, and have exemplary pronunciation and delivery skills. My doctoral background helps ensure that scientific and technical scripts get the right readings, and my recording sessions are always efficient and productive. Two samples (high and low fidelity) are provided below in MP3 format so that my voice quality can be gauged.
 
                          Sample no. 1 (0:39)                   Sample no. 2 (0:26)
                          [High fidelity]                                   [Low fidelity]
 
I'm capable of recording, editing, and mixing completely in house, but also have a relationship with a superb recording/mixing engineer and studio here in Saratoga Springs, New York, for larger projects that require professional services.
 Pricing
For either of these services, I'm happy to charge a flat fee or an hourly rate per your preference, depending upon the nature of the project. You'll find that I do professional work at a fraction of the typical agency cost. I can safely guarantee that you'll be very pleased with every Semplice deliverable.
 Contact
If you'd like to request samples of any kind, have any questions, or would like to discuss a project, just drop me an e-mail at shane@shanepitkin.com. I'd love to speak with you!
 
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