Three levels of service...

Proofreading

Proofreading consists of correcting typos and incorrect word use, and spelling and punctuation errors. I will also flag sentences that need additional help beyond the scope of proofreading. The rate is $1.25 per 250-word page.


Copyediting

Copyediting consists of editing for grammar and syntax, sentence clarity, consistency, and paragraph and dialogue formatting. It includes proofreading. When I return the manuscript to you, I will include a short evaluation of the manuscript, outlining additional assistance it may need, if any. The rate is $2.50 per 250-word page with ten day turn-around (rates are higher for more urgent scheduling requirements).

 

Substantive editing

Substantive editing involves reviewing the text as a whole, for content and structure, and includes clarifying meaning, reducing jargon (and eliminating it when possible), polishing your language and style, without changing your style; and evaluation of the manuscript construction in light of your projected audience. It includes proofreading and copyediting, but it does not include research or ghostwriting. The rate is $5.00 per 250-word page with ten day turn-around (rates are higher for more urgent scheduling requirements).

 

These rate may change if your manuscript is highly technical or if English is not the author’s first language, but we will discuss that before I begin. I am happy to work with you on spreading out the cost; it is quite common for authors to send me a chapter at a time, and I’m glad to work this way.

I use Microsoft Word for most editing and proofreading with the Track Changes option. This will clearly indicate revisions I am suggesting. You, the author, remain in complete control of your work. You can decide which changes to keep or to delete. When you receive the proofread version, all you need to do is select Accept Changes to have the modifications become permanent.

Hard copy proofreading is also available. The rates are the same with an additional charge for shipping your document back to you.

It is my policy to maintain strict confidentiality of your writing, materials, products and services and any other disclosures.

 
 
 
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