FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Proofreading Pricing: Newspapers: per hour $18, Magazine or Trade Journals: per hour $15 Book Publishing: per hour $15, per page $2 Copyediting Pricing: Newspapers: per hour $25, Magazine or Trade Journals: per hour $25 Book Publishing: per hour $20, per page $1
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My hours of operation are fairly flexible. If I receive two requests for work around the same time, I will give the first request preferential treatment, if they are for the same deadline. I will not double book a deadline, unless I know for certain I am able to fulfill both requests. Long-term clients will receive preferential treatment over new clients, as I realize a rapport and trust has already been established, however I don't see that this should be a frequent occurrence. Payment is due upon completion of work and verification of hours, if by hourly rate. Payment if due upon completion of work, if by flat rate. My preferred method of communication is by e-mail. Once a contract is agreed upon, an exchange of information will be made. My preference for transmission of bodies of work is in .doc format. I will enable the "Track Changes" setting in MS Word so that when you receive the completed work back you will be able to see every change I have made to your work. For up to a period of two years, I will maintain a backup copy on a external hard drive of both the original document and the altered document, along with the Style Sheet, if provided. It is my recommendation, to every author, no matter the type or how long or short the body of work to be proofread, that you attach a Style Sheet letting me know of any changes that you do not want made that do not conform to the appropriate Style Guides pertaining to your body of work. If you do not attach a Style Sheet, I will strictly adhere to the Style Guides and any corrections that I make that you did not want will not be held against me. Upon completion, you will receive your altered file and a Style Sheet for your work.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have received my certification for Proofreading and Copyediting thru UniversalClasses.com in June 2015.