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Editing/Proofreading Services

We have almost 30 years of editing and proofreading experience in web content, legal documents, manuscripts, academic papers, etc.

Level 1 

Proofreading; improvements to diction, sentence structure, flow, and clarity. This level is for well-written text that requires only minor editing.

  • Up to 2,000 words: $110 flat rate
  • 2,000 to 3,999 words: $135 flat rate
  • 4,000 to 5,999 words: $160 flat rate
  • 6,000 to 39,999 words: $26 per 1,000 words
  • 40,000 to 59,999 words: $25 per 1,000 words
  • 60,000 to 79,999 words: $24 per 1,000 words
  • 80,000 to 149,999 words: $23 per 1,000 words
  • 150,000 words and over: $22 per 1,000 words

Level 2 

Line editing, copy editing, in-depth improvements to language usage, organization, phrasing, scholarly tone (for academic texts), style formatting, and feedback on content. This level is for first/rough drafts that need major polishing.

  • Up to 2,000 words: $130 flat rate
  • 2,000 to 3,999 words: $155 flat rate
  • 4,000 to 5,999 words: $180 flat rate
  • 6,000 to 39,999 words: $29 per 1,000 words
  • 40,000 to 59,999 words: $28 per 1,000 words
  • 60,000 to 79,999 words: $27 per 1,000 words
  • 80,000 to 149,999 words: $26 per 1,000 words
  • 150,000 words and over: $25 per 1,000 words

Payment terms are one-half down for up to 6,000 words; $100 down for over 6,000 words; balance due on completion. If the job is ongoing, a payment schedule will be developed for monthly payments; any remaining balance is due in full upon completion. Paypal payments are preferred, but other payment arrangements can be made.

Short/immediate deadlines will automatically add 15% to every level.