Pricing
Starting rates so you are not guessing.
Every manuscript is different, so the final quote depends on word count, editing level, deadline, and manuscript condition. These starting points help you budget before reaching out.
Final cleanup
Proofreading
From $0.012/word $12 per 1,000 words
Best for manuscripts that have already been edited and need a final typo and punctuation pass.
- Typos and small errors
- Punctuation and spacing
- Final polish before publishing
Most common
Copyediting
From $0.022/word $22 per 1,000 words
Best for manuscripts needing sentence-level cleanup, consistency, clarity, and smoother flow.
- Grammar and clarity
- Consistency checks
- Sentence flow and readability
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Sample Edit
Free Up to 3 pages
See my editing style before you commit. This also helps me recommend the right level of editing.
- No pressure
- Genre-aware feedback
- Quote after review
Example budgets
What this may look like by manuscript length.
These are examples only, but they help make the numbers real.
- 70,000-word proofread: starting around $840.
- 70,000-word copyedit: starting around $1,540.
- 90,000-word proofread: starting around $1,080.
- 90,000-word copyedit: starting around $1,980.
Rush timelines, heavy editing needs, or unusual formatting may change the quote.
Honest note: If your manuscript needs developmental editing, story restructuring, or major rewriting, I will tell you. It is better to get the right help than pay for the wrong service.
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