Please contact me directly for an exact quote. I charge by the word, page or project and my rates vary depending on what you want done and how quickly you need it. Rush fees start at 20%, up to 50%. (Rushes aren’t always available, contact me for information.)
If you need something done under 48 hours, contact me for more information.
Developmental Editing
4-5 cents per word
This is the biggest picture editing. Grammar is ignored completely in favor of looking at things like plot, structure, clarity of the rules, and inconsistencies or holes in the logic. This is the first type of editing done on a manuscript or copy.
Line Editing
3.5-4.5 cents per word
This is late-game editing. Still primarily focused on grammar, I’d be doing slightly bigger picture edits. Misplaced modifiers, incomplete sentences, word choice issues etc. Some of it will be proofreading-style comma errors, but I’ll also ensure tense, tone etc. are consistent. I won’t be weighing in on general rules or numbers; I’m starting to pick apart the nitty gritty at this stage.
Proofreading
2 cents per word
Proofreading is the final step before publication. This type of editing is the least expensive, but is also only looking for typos, misplaced commas etc., nothing more. You will need a polished final draft for this, and it often happens off a PDF.