Editorial rates can vary depending on the nature of the work, the timeframe of
the assignment and the degree of expertise required, amongst other factors.
Please note, however, that the industry standard for a manuscript page is 250 words.
The rates below serve as a reference point, but are negotiable and will vary from
client to client. Please contact me for a quote specifically tailored to your project.
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Common Editorial Rates as outlined by the Editorial Freelancers Association.
Copyediting is a light form of editing that applies a professional polish to a manuscript, website, blog or marketing content. The editor reviews your work, fixing any mechanical errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
6-10 manuscript pages per hour
2-5 manuscript pages per hour
Website, blog, or marketing content
Turnaround required within 24 hours
When the material is nearly a finished product, meaning it has been edited, laid out, and designed, the proofreader searches for typographical errors. Proofreaders don’t suggest major changes to the text; rather, they look for minor text and formatting errors and confirm the material is ready for publication.
9-13 manuscript pages per hour
Website, blog, or marketing content
Turnaround required within 24 hours
Mechanical editing refers to the application of a particular style, such as The Chicago Manual of Style or Associated Press (AP) Style. The editor reviews the content for punctuation, capitalization, spelling, abbreviations, references, and any other style rules.
6-10 manuscript pages per hour
2-5 manuscript pages per hour
Website, blog, or marketing content
Turnaround required within 24 hours
In substantive editing, the editor looks at your content line by line and analyzes each sentence. The editor considers word choice and the power & meaning of a sentence. The editor considers syntax and whether a sentence needs to be trimmed or tightened. Substantive Editing involves tightening and clarifying at a chapter, scene, paragraph, and sentence level.
4-6 manuscript pages per hour
1-3 manuscript pages per hour
Website, blog, or marketing content
Turnaround required within 24 hours
Professional formatting of any document: manuscripts, books, novels, articles, research reports, product documentation or manuals, presentation slides and handouts, internal or external newsletters, user guides, consultancy reports, sales proposals, marketing materials, annual reports, website copy, reports or briefings, dissertations, theses, essays, etc.
Turnaround required within 24 hours
Formatting, design, and substantive editing of resumes and cover letters.
Turnaround required within 24 hours
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