FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates are currently as follows: Proofreading: $.003 cents/word ($.75/page) Copy/Line editing: $.007 cents/word ($1.75/page) Content/Substantive editing: $.01/word ($2.50/page) Resumes, blog posts, webpages, and articles up to 500 words: $50 Resumes, blog posts, webpages, and articles over 500 words: $100 Beta reading with objective feedback: $100
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We'll first have a conversation about your manuscript and your future plans for it. Once I have a good understanding of your goals, I'll ask you to send me a random chapter or sample of your project. I will provide you with a minimum of three pages of edits (so that you may evaluate my work) and an updated quote. If satisfactory, I'll then send you a contract and ask for half of the payment up front. (The latter half will be due upon delivery.) You send me the manuscript (preferably in Word) and I'll dig in. If I have questions along the way, I may reach out to you for clarification. I'll return the manuscript with edits and suggestions in the Word Review Panel, and remain available to you for a period of two weeks after receipt for any input, follow-up, or questions you may have.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I've been a freelance editor for nearly seven years. In that time, I've provided editing for several award-winning novels and short stories.