FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have a tiered system of pricing that is in accordance with the recommendations of the Editorial Freelancers of America: Heavy copy editing, usually the first copy edit: $40 Moderate copy editing: $35 Light copy editing: $30 Proofreading, the last step, usually after typesetting but before the manuscript is sent to the printer: $25 I usually determine what level the manuscript is at with a complimentary sample edit.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have always spotted grammatical and writing errors everywhere I went. This is just where my talents seem to lie, and it has the added benefit of being helpful to other people. I love books, writing, and words, and this job allows me to work with those in a variety of contexts.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I most frequently perform copy edits and proofreading--the last few stages of the project where small-scale changes need to be made, not large-scale revisions and content editing.