Editing Rates:
An initial evaluation of your MS (manuscript) will determine the rates charged for choice of work desired by client. Below is standard rates, but evaluation will determine actual rate.
Proofreading, general check for spelling, sentence structure, etc. between $5.00 - $12.00 per page depending on difficulty of manuscript. May be negotiated
Copy Editing, more involved and is more of a time commitment, copy editing is more expensive and extensive than proofreading. Cost between $30.00 and $100.00 per page. May be negotiated.
Developmental Editing, most complex of all editing, and is sometimes referred to as a Ghostwriting/Editing Blend. The editor will add and subtract entire paragraphs (or even pages) to improve upon the manuscript. Cost between $100 and $125 per page. May be negotiated.
All submissions are electronic, emailed as MS Word attachments to: [email protected]
Extensive re-writes and editing carry higher fees and will be negotiated after the initial assessment, if necessary. Fees for re-writes range from $.07 per word to $.13 per word, based on 250 words per page.
Payment will be made after your submission is approved, and must be made before editing process begins. Red Pen editors will schedule the work after approval. Turnaround time varies according to size of the MS.
Payments will need to be arranged via email: [email protected]