RATES & How I Estimate Cost

I am a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), and rely on their base rates as guidelines for the service I provide. Because every manuscript is different, as is every author, project fees vary widely. A number of factors are carefully considered in estimating the cost of a project:

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• the specific needs of the author,

• the type and length of manuscript (e.g., journal, book, dissertation),

• the stage of development of the manuscript.

Other important factors help determine the cost of a project are:

• subject matter, quality of writing, and complexity.

A careful consultation that considers the above factors is as important to the author as it is to me.  It is vital first-step toward a collaborative relationship based on trust, confidence, and good rapport.  

You can find EFA base rates here: www.the-efa.org/rates/

If you’d like to see a sample of my editing, I can send you five pages of a redacted revision plan I prepared for a previous client. Note that a complete revision plan can extend to twenty pages or more.

For an extensive review of the levels of editing and standard fees, you are welcome to read my article: Seeking a Professional Editor