FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer three service levels: proofreading, line editing, and content editing. My base rate for proofreading is $2.50/250 words, with a $20 minimum; My base rate for line editing is $3.75/250 words, with a $25 minimum; My base rate for content editing is $5.00/250 words, with a $30 minimum. I sometimes adjust these rates for material needing particularly heavy proofreading or editing or if a client needs very quick turnaround.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
After spending several years teaching and then some time writing, a proofreading/editing job dropped into my lap. While I was working on it, I discovered that I had a natural talent for this kind of work -- taking someone else's brilliant ideas and helping to clean up any messy language and strengthen any weak spots. Lifting your work from good to excellent is sincerely rewarding and, above all, fun!
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
Most of my clients are self-publishing, so any opportunity I have to work on something with a wider distribution is a real pleasure. Every month, I proofread Language Magazine, America's national trade journal for the communication and education sectors. Having my name on the masthead of such a prestigious publication is a source of deep pride for me.