FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices are reasonable and I am willing to make need-based adjustments or use a flat-fee structure rather than hourly. My rates are as follows: Proofreading: 2¢/word Editing: 3–4¢/word Translation: 10¢/word, minimum $30/page Ghostwriting/Contract Writing: 6¢/word Developmental Editing: 5.5¢/word Please note that I do not accept Contract Writing work that is intended to be passed off as original academic work. If you are a student and struggling with a writing project, I am happy to help you develop your ideas into an acceptable written form but I will not do your homework for you.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first thing we do is identify the scope of the work and the type of work you'd like done. For example, you might tell me that you have a 5,000-word document that needs simple proofreading. Or you might say that you have a 10,000-word document that needs in-depth editing and revision. Next, you'll let me know what you need the work for. This helps me to ensure that the style and usage I'm editing are appropriate for your audience. From that initial description, I will give you an estimate of how long I think that will take me and what the likely costs might be. If those are acceptable, then we will proceed.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified by the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors (IAPWE), a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and the Linguistic Society of America, and am a freelance English Language Editor for MDPI Scientific Journals. I have training in language and linguistics, and I have been writing professionally for decades. I am a published author and have years of experience helping people to revise and rework texts to increase clarity and improve style.