Rates and Services

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A good editor will care about your [writing] almost as much as you do.'" Stacy Ennis, The Editor's Eye

Rates

Just as editorial projects vary widely, my rates vary according to the job. I prefer to charge either by the 250-word page, or by the project, so my clients know exactly what they will pay and there will be no financial surprises.

Rates can vary anywhere from between a minimum of US$5.00 per page for a light edit with correction of spelling and punctuation only, to US$10.00 per page for a heavy or substantial edit and in-depth feedback.

Services

Light edit: I'll make one or two fairly quick passes through the document to correct basic errors of spelling and punctuation, and flag issues for you to address. Cost: US$5.00 per 250 words.

Medium edit: I'll make two passes through the document, perform basic fact checking, make revisions that strengthen wording, and correct (or query) obvious weak or problem areas. Cost: US$7.00 per 250 words.

Heavy edit: I'll go through the document two and possibly three times, becoming seriously involved with the content. This may include heavy revisions of sentences, paragraphs, and structure'"keeping with your intent and voice. Cost: US$10.00 per 250 words.

As your copyeditor, I will be responsible for the following (including other editorial tasks, as needed, and at your request):

• Clarity and readability
• Faulty spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, abbreviations, acronyms, numbers and symbols, fonts, and capitalization
• Usage (such as can for may) Specific cross-references (for example, 'œAs Table 14-6 shows')
• Basic fact checking
• Proper formatting and sequencing (such as alphabetical order) in lists and other displayed material
• Parallel structure in text and headings
• Flagging of inappropriate figures of speech
• Consistency in usage of key terms
• Proper formatting and inclusion of important terms, as specified by the author, in vocabulary lists and the index (if there is one)
• Ensuring that previews, summaries, or end-of-chapter questions reflect content
• Changing passive voice to active voice, if requested
• Flagging of ambiguous or incorrect statements
• Eliminating wordiness, triteness, and inappropriate jargon
• Smoothing transitions and moving sentences to improve readability
• Assigning new levels to heads in order to achieve logical structure
• Suggesting'"and sometimes implementing'"additions and deletions
• Checking references and notes for correct ordering, numbering, and placement
• Checking that the bibliography is consistent and in the proper order
• Querying anything questionable
• Following a style guide, such as The Chicago Manual of Style for books, The Associated Press Stylebook for news articles, or other guide
• Creating a style sheet specific to book
• Following your preferred style, when you consistently use acceptable variants

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