YOUR AWARDS HYPE -WOMAN
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AWARD WRITING PROCESS
1. CONNECT
Newbies: Book a free intro chat with me
Return clients: Rebook subsequent award services
2. PAPERWORK
I'll arrange a proposal with pricing, inclusions, and complete terms and conditions in a client agreement for your consideration.
If you're happy to proceed, we will mutually sign the client agreement (e-signature online, no printer, pen or scanner needed), and your initial invoice of 50% will be sent to you for your payment.
Options:
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Payment plans are available for projects over AUD 1000.
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Discounts apply for Indigenous-owned and run Orgs and ACNC-registered charities in Australia.
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NEW - Multi-category discounts for multiple entries in the same awards program
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NEW - Special Rates for loyal clients for certain award programs
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NEW - Annual retainer packages with fixed monthly invoices are available for convenience and guaranteed support.
3. INTERVIEW
You will receive a link to my calendar for our informal awards interview when your initial invoice is paid. This can be done via Zoom or phone and takes 60-90min per category.
During the interview, I'll ask you the business award entry questions in your own words.
This is a casual discussion 1:1 with me, with no pressure to dress up or be on camera. Come as you are.
If multiple entries have different entry questions, separate interviews may be needed, max 90 min timeslots each.
Neurodivergent-friendly and accessible options include:
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Communicating via voice notes
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Handwritten notes
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Phone calls only
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Zoom with cameras off
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Email/SMS only
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Support person joining you
Following these sessions, I will commence drafting and provide a checklist of any files or additional info I need from you.
4. DRAFT
Entry responses:
Following our interview, I'll begin drafting your written responses to the award questions.
This time will vary depending on the award submission length, information available and various award timelines. As a rough guide, a non-urgent project from onboarding to submission is approx. 4 weeks.
Supporting material:
If supporting material is part of the award submission criteria (not applicable for ALL award programs) and you have selected this as part of your package, a 5-page PDF brochure or similar will be created in Canva.
5. REVIEW
Once your first drafts of both written and supporting materials are ready, you'll receive Draft v1 via email. You have 48hrs to review and return it with any comments or tracked changes.
If needed, I'll edit and restructure the draft and send Draft v2 for your review (repeating the same process if any final changes are requested).
If there are no further changes, your written approval via email allows me to submit your final business award entry and any supporting files on your behalf.
6. SUBMIT
I submit the approved award entries via the awards website or awards portal.
A confirmation is emailed to you for your records and peace of mind.
7. SUPPORT
Mel Wrote It acts as your point of contact with the awards coordinator or hosts throughout the entry process, up to the awards night, for any technical issues or general enquiries you may have.
Judging prep is included in your package for awards programs that contain virtual or face-to-face Finalist Judging interviews with entrants i.e Ausmumpreneur Awards.
1. CONNECT
Contact
Newbies: Book a free intro chat with me
Return clients: Rebook award services
Paperwork
After our initial chat, I'll arrange the following:
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Summary of our conversation
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Proposal with pricing, inclusions and timeline
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Full terms and conditions in a client agreement
You'll receive this via email or the Client Portal (coming soon).
If you're happy to proceed, we will mutually sign the client agreement with our e-signatures online, so no printer, pen or scanner is needed (because, trees). 🌳
2. ONBOARD
Payment
50% upfront and 50% when 1st Drafts are provided to you.
Overdue invoices have a cascading effect on project timelines and the capacity for me to meet strict award deadlines.
For this reason, work will not commence (including scheduling interviews) until initial payment has been received.
Non-payment
If non-payment continues, rush fees may be added and/or your project may be voided completely (per the full T+Cs) if we cannot practically meet the deadline due to non-payment.
Disclaimer
The info above is an example of the process flow as a guide; please refer to your current Client Agreement for full terms and conditions.
3. INTERVIEW
You will receive a link to my calendar for our informal awards interview when your initial invoice is paid. This can be done via Zoom or phone and takes 60-90min per category.
During the interview, I'll ask you the business award entry questions in your own words.
This is a casual discussion 1:1 with me, with no pressure to dress up or be on camera. Come as you are.
If multiple entries have different entry questions, separate interviews may be needed, max 90 min timeslots each.
Neurodivergent-friendly and accessible options include:
-
Communicating via voice notes
-
Handwritten notes
-
Phone calls only
-
Zoom with cameras off
-
Email/SMS only
-
Support person joining you
Following these sessions, I will commence drafting and provide a checklist of any files or additional info I need from you.
4. CREATE
Entry responses
Following our interview, I'll begin drafting your written responses to the award questions.
This time will vary depending on the award submission length, information available and various award timelines.
Supporting material
If supporting material is part of the award submission criteria (not applicable for ALL award programs), a 5-page PDF brochure or similar will be created in Canva.
You can breathe easy and get back to work (or, ideally, rest), knowing I'm working on this for you behind the scenes. When your drafts are ready for your first review, they'll be sent via email.
5. REFINE
First draft
Once your first drafts of both written and supporting materials (if applicable) are ready, you'll receive Draft v1 via email.
Your 2nd (Final) invoice will also be sent for your payment.
First Review
You have up to 48hrs to review and return it with any comments or tracked changes with your feedback.
Secondary draft & review
If needed, I'll edit and restructure the draft and send Draft v2 for your review (repeating the same process if any final changes are requested).
Approval
If there are no further changes, your written approval via email allows me to submit your final business award entry and any supporting files on your behalf.
6. MANAGE
Submit award entry
I submit the approved award entries via the awards website or awards portal on your behalf.
A confirmation is emailed to you for your records and peace of mind.
Finalists
Mel will check the awards website and chat with you on the day with the outcome of your entry.
Any communication from the awards coordinator will be forwarded to you.
Ongoing support
Mel Wrote It continues to act as your point of contact between the awards coordinator or award program hosts right up to the awards night for any technical issues or general enquiries.
Additional inclusions, such as purchasing event tickets on your behalf and event and awards judging prep (i.e: for the Ausmumpreneur Awards), are dependent on your package.