I want my work to fit your needs. Contact me for an estimate or a sample edit. You may also use the rates on this page as guidelines to scope the cost of your piece, but please keep in mind that no two pieces are alike. Usually, we can develop an estimate that works for both of us, even if it doesn’t quite add up to the usual rates. Also, I offer discounts for repeat and valued customers!

Editing

Type
$ per hour
Word (pages*) per hour
Proofreading
$30
2,750
​(11)
Copy Editing
$35
1,250
(5)
Content Editing
$50
750
(3)
Sample Edit
$20 for 1 hour or...
...1,000 words
(whichever takes me longer)
​Visit the services page for an explanation of each type of editing. 

Writing

Type
$ per hour
Word (pages*) per hour
Copy Writing
$35
750–1,000
(3–4)

Design

Phase
$ per hour
Page/item per hour**
Consulting
$50
​0.3–1
Initial Design – Document Design
starts at $50;
varies by design type
1–3
Initial Design – Graphic Design
starts at $50;
​varies by design type
varies by design type
Development – Document Design
$35
5–60
Development – Graphic Design
starts at $35;
​varies by design type
varies by design type
​Visit the services page for an explanation of each phase of design.
​* These estimates are based on my own experience as well as industry averages; editing rates are based on those published by the Editorial Freelancers Association. The typical "page" contains 250 words. I may deviate from these estimates for various reasons. For example, I may estimate a slower page-per-hour rate for a highly technical piece with numerous chemical or Latin names. On the other hand, I may estimate a faster page-per-hour rate if you've carefully reviewed and corrected your piece before starting the editing process.
 
** Design encompasses a wide variety of products (e.g., editing pictures, developing illustrations, creating videos). So, it is difficult to provide a single estimate of how long it takes to produce all types, which is why I've opted to be less precise in these instances. When in doubt, it's probably safest to contact me for an estimate.