An honest guide to what your project costs
You came here to find out what I charge. Before we get to the numbers below, here’s what you’re paying for. Your writing gets one experienced copy editor from start to finish. I read every line with your reader in mind, and I tell you honestly where it could be stronger. I’m not the lowest-priced editor you’ll find, and I don’t try to be. For the people I work with, that care is what makes it worth it.
My rates typically run from around $45 – $55 per thousand words.
“Your work on these, as always, was meticulous.”
Get your price for copy editing and proofreading
Add your word count and work details below, then hit “Get my quote” and I’ll send you an estimate to work from. You only pay for the words I actually edit, so the figure can move if there turn out to be more or fewer. I’ll confirm it with you before any work starts.
What’s included in your quote
Every quote includes:
Copy editing and proofreading together, for one price
Two full reads of your work
Comments and advice throughout, marked in your document
A free re-check of the changes you make based on my comments
Questions people often ask
How quickly can you return my work?
I edit around 8,000 words a day, and I aim to return most work within five business days. Tell me when you need it back, and we’ll agree a deadline before I start. If it’s urgent, let me know and I’ll be honest about whether I can fit it in.
Is there a minimum fee?
Yes, and you’ll see it in your quote. It’s there because even a short piece gets the same two reads and the same care as a long one.
Do you offer discounts?
I save discounts for clients I work with regularly. A first project is full price, because I’d rather earn an ongoing relationship than win a one-off. Once we’ve worked together, we can talk about it.
Can I try your editing first?
Yes. For a small fee, I’ll edit a sample of up to around 1,500 words, so you can see how I work before committing to the whole piece. Send me a short section, and I’ll treat it exactly as I would the full piece.
What happens after I get my quote?
When you send your quote, a copy comes to me too. I’ll be in touch to confirm the exact figure, agree a deadline, and answer any questions. Once you’re happy, I’ll send an invoice, and I’ll start as soon as it’s paid. You can pay by card, bank transfer, direct deposit, or PayPal.
What’s covered by the free aftercare?
If you revise anything in light of my comments, send it back and I’ll re-check those revisions at no extra cost. It’s there to confirm your changes do what we both intended, so it covers the parts you’ve updated rather than a fresh read of the whole piece.
Prefer to talk it through?
Whatever you’re working on, I’d be glad to hear about it. If you have a question or want to have a chat before committing, just get in touch.