I can provide editing of several kinds and become involved in your project to various degrees:
- proofreading
- line editing: suggestions for wording, tightening of style and corrections
- macro-editing: suggestions for reorganization, a change in style to communicate with intended audience, additions and deletions (after approval of changes by the writer, the next step would be line editing)
- ghost-writing
Editing jobs I have successfully completed for clients in the past include:
- proofreading for a monthly magazine
- rewriting and updating of a book for young adults for a publishing house
- line-editing of a dissertation on computer processors and line-editing of various academic articles in economics and political science
- macro-editing of an academic book on the teaching of guidance counseling
- macro-editing of biographies, an anthology of biographical essays, several novels, and several non-fiction books
Terms:
- We will agree on an hourly rate of compensation. I will log time spent. I can edit online or you may mail me the hard copies.
- You will receive a rough estimate and we will agree to the terms (i.e., payment and deadlines), via email. In most cases, you will submit a deposit (1/2 the total amount), and I will send you an invoice for the remaining 1/2 when I have completed the editing job. Payment is due upon receipt of the edited manuscript.
Typical fee structure (fees are dependent upon quantity and complexity of editing required):
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- Proof-reading and line-editing: 1-32 pages: $35/hour
- 33+ pages: $35/hour (based on log of time spent) or $3.50/page
- Consultation,copy-editing, and ghost writing: TBA
- Method of payment:
- Cash, Check or money order: usually 1/2 at time of order; 1/2 at acceptance and delivery of edited copy
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