SERVICES
Proofreading
Involves finding and correcting basic errors in spelling, punctuation, typography, paragraphing, and layout.Editing
Light: takes you to the next stage: here, grammar and usage are considered, along with tone and style.Thorough: considers clarity of expression, logic, consistency, and organisation. This involves revising clumsy or unclear phrasing, correcting syntax and paragraph structure, suggesting alternative phrasing, removing repetitions and noting places where clarification is required.
Rewrite: When you need more active editorial role in reworking your text.
| Document type | Proofreading per page** | Editing per page * | Writing per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business communications (business plans, brochures etc) | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 Rewrite: $10 | $40 |
| Technical manuals | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 | N/A |
| Reports | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 | N/A |
| Resumes | $2.00 | Light: $3.00 Thorough: $6.00 | $35 |
| Scholarly submissions (essays, papers, research reports) | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 Rewrite: $10 | N/A |
| Submissions | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 Rewrite: $10 | $35 - $45.00 depending on the amount of research & complexity of the work |
| Newsletters | $2.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 | $35 per hour |
| Press releases | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 | $35.00 - $45.00 depending on the amount of research & complexity of the work |
| Fiction / non-fiction | $3.00 | Light: $4.00 Thorough: $8.00 Rewrite: $10 | N/A |
| Secretarial Services | $35 |
** Proofreading prices will be based on the number of words in the original copy * Page estimates based on standard manuscript form (using double-spaced lines at type size:12 point) at 300 words per page.
Prices are based on electronically transmitted files. Extra charges may apply for mailing or courier services.
Prices for typing services
A flat rate of $35 per hour.Confidentiality
All work remains confidential and a confidentiality agreement will be signed if requested.Payment
EFT is the preferred method of payment or cheque. The finished document will not be sent until payment has been received.I do not charge GST.