Fees
Example 1: 5,000 word conference paper, heavy copyediting required, as well as intricate rephrasing of key concepts. Seven hours’ work: £140.
I normally charge £20 per hour.
I offer lower rates to graduate students and a discount for longer works. Please contact me to discuss your project and the fee.
Payment can be made in any currency, and would normally be by bank transfer, PayPal, or MoneyBookers.
Example 2: 130,000 word thesis, medium copyediting and extensive formatting work required, including cross-checking twenty-page bibliography. Seventy-four hours’ work, with postgrad and bulk discount: £800.
Speeds
Over my last twenty-four projects I have averaged 1,710 words per hour, with a range of 730 to 3,500 words per hour.
Some typical speeds for typical tasks are as follows:
- Proofreading: 3,100 words per hour
- Light copyediting: 1,800 words per hour
- Heavy copyediting: 900 words per hour
For developmental editing, which can be very time-consuming, we would negotiate a rate specific to the project. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
