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Rates
 
Whether you have a full manuscript or a partial, a novel or a work of nonfiction, I charge by the word. Rates are based on the type of editing required.
 
Clients and companies seeking my freelance editing or copyediting services for specific projects: please ask me about hourly rates.
 
Please see below at right for deposit and contract information.

 

 
 
 
 
Methods of Payment
PayPal (credit cards)
 
Money orders, cashier's checks, personal checks (funds must clear before project begins)
 
Houses, cars, polo ponies, designer shoes (or see choices above)
 
   
  
 
 
 
Rates
Content/Line Editing   
$.04-$.05 per word
 
Proofreading
$.01 per word
Copyediting
$.02 per word
Manuscript Evaluation and Feedback
$400 for nonfiction/fiction proposal
$1,200 for fiction or nonfiction manuscript (up to 110,000 words); $1,360 (up to 140,000 words).
 
   Query Letter Review and Edit   $100
   Synopsis Review and Edit    $100
           Query Letter and Synopsis Review and Edit
                $175
  
 
 
 
 
Additional Project Requirements
Deposit
A 25% deposit is required to schedule my services.  I send invoices for the remaining amounts.  We can discuss what a comfortable payment plan is for you.
 
Editorial Contract
We will discuss the requirements of the project, the cost, and the time frame and will sign a standard editorial contract.  No changes to price or negotiated terms will be made without contacting you first.