Method & Message

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Client Services

Writing-centered support for teams that need clear messaging, stronger stories, and consistent communication assets.

Services

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Strategy, messaging, and content planning that align your communications with institutional goals, audiences, and capacity.

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Writing and editing for grants, reports, web, and campaigns, including stakeholder interviews and light research.

Pricing

Core Package

Most client projects fall between $2,500–$7,500, covering strategy, messaging frameworks, and key copy assets for a single campaign, program, or flagship offer.

Messaging audit

Website copy

Email series

One revision

Book call

Partner Package

Larger, multi-stakeholder engagements—such as website overhauls, brand narrative systems, or multi-channel content plans—typically range from $8,000–$18,000, depending on scope and timelines.

Full strategy

Grant support

Annual report

Three revisions

Schedule consult

Approach

Signal & Story adapts each engagement to your context, clarifying roles, timelines, and workflows for education, workforce, nonprofit, and small-business teams.

Explore services
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