Proofreading: how much does proofreading cost?
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What factors make the price go up and down?
What can I expect for my money?
How long does proofreading take?
How do I pay for proofreading?
What factors make the price go up and down?
A quote for a proofreading project is based on how many words you need proofreading and how soon you need it. For example, I charge per 1000 words. Though if you need the project finished with a short deadline and that will involve me working over weekends and evenings I will charge double my usual rate.
A quote can also be affected by how much intervention is needed. I may ask for a sample of your project to see what support you need and this may affect the quote. The more comments I need to write the longer it will take me, therefore the more I will charge.
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and there is a suggested minimum rate. Check out their rates below or for more information on how proofreaders arise at their rates visit their website www.ciep.uk/resources/suggested-minimum-rates/.
What can I expect for my money?
A professional service by an experienced proofreader. I have undertaken thorough training and I am highly skilled. I will ensure your project is accurate with correct punctuation and grammar. A thorough check for consistent layout and style. I will cross check details and references ensuring it portrays the correct message. I am a qualified teacher and believe in empowering others and passing on my skills. So through my comments, I will guide you to improve your own writing.
How long does proofreading take?
The time has similar factors as to the price: how many words and how much intervention is needed. An estimate would be 500 words per hour.
Here are some real-life examples:
I can proofread a 2,000 word essay for the next day.
I can proofread a 4,000 word business website in 2 days.
I can proofread a 11,000 word educational magazine in 4 days.
I can proofread a 15,000 word dissertation in 5 days.
I can proofread a 50,000 word guidebook in 7 days for a publisher.
How do I pay for proofreading?
When I have finished proofreading your project I will send an invoice with all the payment details and you have 30 days to settle the balance. I accept a bank transfer or you can pay via PayPal.
I am a freelance proofreader with a love of learning, feel free to contact me if you need support with your writing. Thank you for reading 'Proofreading: how much does proofreading cost?' Want to find more out about why I became a proofreader?
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Keywords
Grammar - the study of words, how they are used in sentences, and how they change in different situations. There are rules about sentence structure and how the language should be used.
Proofreading - examining your text carefully to find and correct mistakes in grammar, style, punctuation, consistency and spelling.
Punctuation - marks used in writing to separate sentences and to clarify meaning, for example, full stop and comma.
References - a system that allows you to acknowledge the work of others in your writing.