Services

LEVEL 1 EDIT: Checking for simple spelling errors ("ect." vs. etc."), simple grammar errors ("When the user submits their report..."), simple punctuation errors ("Manager's are required ..."), and alpha/numeric logic.
LEVEL 2 EDIT: LEVEL 1 plus checking for consistency in headers, text justification, formatting of bullet lists, bad breaks by word or line.
LEVEL 3 EDIT: LEVEL 1-2 plus checking for appropriate placement and numbering of images, correct captions for images, bad breaks by page or section.
LEVEL 4 EDIT: LEVEL 1-3 plus checking front/back matter, Table of Contents, references, footnotes, appendices, index, page numbering; external document cross-checked against primary document.

Rates


TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS $60/hr.

Standard Copyedit: A comprehensive read of the document for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and organization. Level of edit determined by project.
Text corrections: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, branding. Format corrections: Font consistency (style, leading, spacing, alignment), page numbers, footers, titles/subtitles, table of contents, quotation marks, text crashes, bullets, citations, bad breaks, speaker's notes, text box alignment, correlation of text with graphics or images.
Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Style Guides Used: Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.


HUMANITIES DOCUMENTS $50-60/hr.

Standard Copyedit: A comprehensive read of your manuscript for clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, and organization. Level of edit determined by project.
Text corrections: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency.
Format corrections: Font consistency (style, leading, spacing, alignment), page numbers, footers, quotation marks, bullets, bad breaks.
Software: Microsoft Word.
Style Guides Used: Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.


FICTION $40/hr.

Standard Copyedit: A comprehensive read of your manuscript for consistency, accuracy, style, tone, and voice. Level of edit determined by project.
Text corrections: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, scene and/or character continuity.
Software: Microsoft Word.
Style Guides Used: Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.


Other Editorial Services

Consulting, Project Management, Ghostwriting $90/hr.
Management of your project from start to finish, including any of the services above. Information gathering, research, and writing. Consultation on content, editorial polish, visual presentation, and marketing.

Proofreading $40/hr.
Line-by-line checking for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. A final read of an already-edited document to assure consistency.


Other Consulting Services

Tutoring: Basic NLP
Tutoring in basic NLP principles. Live or by phone. Reading assignments, discussion, written and experiential exercises.
Three sessions over three weeks: $120


Estimating: To estimate text-based projects, please provide the number of standard pages (8.5" x 11", Times New Roman 12 pt., double spaced, 1" margins), the topic, the services requested, and your time restrictions. Please note which version of Microsoft Word you are using. Your estimate will be e-mailed.

File Formats: Send us your material by e-mail attachment (.doc file). We perform electronic editing using Microsoft Word's Track
Changes function — changes to the original document appear as red text, and the new material is highlighted in blue. This feature makes it convenient for you to check all revisions quickly and easily.