Rates/Services

Academic and fiction:

My base rate is ~$.06 per word. That's about $15 per page (double spaced, 12pt font). A typical turnaround time for something novel-length (300-500 pages) is one month, but we can work out a timeline that works for you. Shorter projects will be much quicker.

Below is a list of average pricing for longer works based on page and word count. These prices are for a standard proofread; I will correct grammar and sentence structure, and check layout/formatting. Mostly I leave things the way you have written them, I just smooth out the grammar. For a more in-depth copyedit of the content--including fact-checking, suggesting rewording where needed, considering the content for the intended audience, checking the references/bibliography, etc.--the price and timeline will increase. We can discuss what it is you're looking for and settle on something that works for both of us, and I am willing to negotiate based on the project; this is just a base rate to give you an idea:


  • Five-page research paper, essay, or short story: ~$65

  • Ten-page research paper, essay, or short story: ~$130

  • Twenty-page research paper, essay, or short story: ~$260

  • Book/Dissertation/thesis (300-500 pages): ~$3,000-$7,000


Business/advertising/P.R.:

For business and professional services, my prices include a more in-depth copyedit and review. This varies based on the type of project, but in addition to basic grammar I will be sure to scrutinize clarity, consider your audience and how the project reflects your business or mission, fact-check the content, and analyze the layout and design.

I charge a flat fee for simplicity, but we can discuss the price if your project doesn't seem to fit into any of the below categories or if you have additional needs:


  • One-page advertisement or memo: $50 flat fee

  • Multi-page business memo, press release, article, or manual: $30 per page flat fee

  • Resume or cover letter: $50 flat fee


I provide a contract for every project, as well as an invoice for payment, and assume responsibility for all costs associated with the project. Feel free to contact me for a quote.