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
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- 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.
