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Rates


Editing

  • Or $0.01 CAD per word (~$0.0075 USD).
  • There is a 5000 word minimum.

Beta reading

  • $0.005 CAD per word.
  • There is a 5000 word minimum.

CRITIQUE + SINGLE PASS

  • Rates are $0.01 CAD a word (~$.0075 USD)
  • 4000 word minimum

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

  • $100.00 for the first 15 pages (a page is Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 spacing)
  • $1.50 every subsequent page.

Payment


Payment is usually made via an invoice through PayPal. No registration is necessary, simply a credit card. Sometimes an email transfer may be acceptable.


                                    



How long Will editing take?


I've gotten pretty good at estimating how long a book will take to edit. Setting realistic, not optimistic, schedules are best. It's not possible to edit each piece as they come, as often authors book 2-3 months in advance. Some leeway of two or three days on either side is common, but rarely does it stray further than that.

Once I begin a piece, I edit at a consistent rate of 4000-8000 words an hour. The difference depends on how much work is needed.
I then let the piece sit for a day or two and do a second pass that usually takes 50-75% the time of the first. This second pass acts as a proof and generates a lot of the relevant feedback.

I then do a write-up, usually 500-1500 words, and return the piece via email.

If there's any deviation to any of this, I will let you know.













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