Developmental Editing

Basic – Ex. 2-page analysis and marginal comments

– per word $0.03 – $0.05

Docs: articles, teaching / research statements, grant proposals, etc.

Heavy – Ex. Detailed feedback on moving paragraphs and reordering content

– per word $0.06 – $0.09 depending on complexity

Docs: academic, nonfiction, and fiction manuscripts

Copy Editing

Basic – Ex. style & grammar for fluency & effect

less than 10 edits per page – per word $0.02 – $0.03

Heavy – Ex. More than 10 edits per page and minor reorganization of content

– per word $0.04 – $0.05

Proofreading

Basic – Ex. grammar, spelling, & punctuation

– per word $0.02

Heavy – Ex. heavy grammar with some spelling & punctuation

– per word $0.03 – $0.04

Formatting

Checking and correcting cross references between in-text and end-text references, tables, figures, and/or footnotes

Flagging missing information & inconsistencies

For graduate students,

formatting according to graduate school deadlines for final approval

– per word $0.02 – $.03

Other Pricing Options

Packages

Discounts will be applied to jobs enlisting me for a combination of services.

Hourly

Developmental – $50 – $60 / hour

Copy – $40 – $50 / hour

Proofreading – $35 – $45 / hour

Formatting – $45 – $50 / hour

Flat Rate

Available for those who enlist services over several months

and commit to a payment schedule

Short sample (3 pages or less) available upon request

Free 15 minute phone consultation available upon request

Call (443) 230-4169 to schedule a time