PRICE FOR PROOFREADING

Proofreading and Editing Packages

1. Basic Proofreading

• Price Range: $0.01 per word

• Includes:

  • Correction of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

  • Light consistency and style checks.

  • Suitable for already well-edited manuscripts needing a final polish.

  • Feedback within 3-5 business days (depending on length).

2. Standard Copyediting

• Price Range: $0.03 per word

• Includes:

  • Comprehensive proofreading (grammar, spelling, punctuation).

  • Sentence structure improvement and clarity enhancement.

  • Consistency in tone, style, and terminology.

  • Basic fact-checking and timeline consistency.

  • Feedback within 5-7 business days (depending on length).

3. Advanced Line Editing

• Price Range: $0.05 per word

• Includes:

  • In-depth editing focusing on language, flow, and readability.

  • Sentence restructuring for clarity and impact.

  • Enhancing tone, style, and voice consistency.

  • Consistent formatting and style guide adherence.

  • Feedback within 7-10 business days (depending on length).

4. Premium Editing (Developmental Editing)

• Price Range: $0.09 per word

• Includes:

  • Comprehensive line editing with focus on narrative structure.

  • Plot, character development, and pacing analysis (for fiction).

  • Detailed feedback on content organization and flow (for nonfiction).

  • Suggestions for rewriting or reorganizing sections for greater impact.

  • Ongoing support through revisions.

  • Feedback within 10-14 business days (depending on length).

Additional Services:

• Sample Edit (Up to 1,000 words): $50 - $100

  • Provides a short sample of the editing style and quality before committing to full service.

• Rush Service: Add 20-50% to the total cost for expedited turnaround (e.g., 48-hour delivery).

• Manuscript Critique: $200 - $500 (flat fee)

  • High-level feedback on plot, pacing, character development, and overall structure without line-by-line edits.