Prices
Suiting your needs and your budget
Please see What I offer to learn about the difference between proofreading and editing.
Proofreading rates
Many proofreaders apply one standard proofreading price per thousand words. But complex writing takes a while to read. On the other hand, straightforward writing with few errors takes less time to correct.
So my proofreading charges are broadly based on the time the work will take. This means you always pay a fair price for what your work needs.
I can usually proofread between 2,500 and 3,500 words per hour. The more I can proofread each hour, the less it will cost you.
My minimum charge (eg, for very small pieces of text) is £16.
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What affects proofreading rates?
I will proofread whatever you send me in English! However, I recommend my blog Are you really ready for proofreading? for more guidance.
The following factors (in no particular order) increase proofreading time:
First draft (a first draft is rarely ready for proofreading)
PDF rather than a Word or Pages document
Complex structure, eg, quotes, footnotes, nested subheadings, captions, tables
Not formatted consistently
English is not your first language
Website copy
References/Bibliography
Poetry
Typical proofreading cost per 1,000 words:
£9.50 to £13
Editing rates
Editing takes longer than proofreading, usually in the range 1,500–2,500 words per hour.
Estimates and quotes
This page gives a broad overview only. For a more tailored costing, you may wish to have a no-obligation estimate or quote.
Estimates: To give a reasonable estimate for editing or proofreading, I need to see as much of your work as possible. I do not charge to provide an estimate.
Quotes: A firm quote requires a more in-depth assessment. For writing over 10,000 words, I can only give a firm quote after I have done a Sample Edit. This costs £35 (please see What I Offer for more details).
Typical editing cost per 1,000 words:
£13 to £22
Flexibility and peace of mind
I’m happy to discuss flexible arrangements for the payment of larger projects - please just ask.
Deposit: For work over 30,000 words, once you have decided to go ahead with my services, I do ask for a deposit of £100. This gives assurance to both parties that a work slot has been booked and will be adhered to. This is deducted from your final invoice. only refundable in the unlikely event that I am unable to do your work.
