Our Services
* Free manuscript critique;
* Free page of sample editing;
* Affordable range of editing, including copyediting,
line and developmental editing, and substantive editing;
* Copywriting, research, and fact checking.
PRICING OF EDITING SERVICES FOR LENGTHY MANUSCRIPTS
Editing rates for a lengthy manuscript (50 pages or more) are to
be negotiated with the author as a project rate.
A quote for total editing charges is based on length of the MS,
level of editing required, and turnaround time expected by the
author. A retainer in the amount of 30% of the total estimate is
to be paid by author prior to commencing editing.
A contract is mailed
out by the editor and signed by both parties. Notification is
provided by editor when work nears completion. As is the case
with any purchased service or product, balance of payment for
editing is due prior to editor sending completed work to author.
In some cases, an installment payment plan can be arranged. NO
PAY PAL. Money orders preferred.
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Editing of any
document 50 pages or less is charged at the per page rate shown
below:
PER PAGE PRICING FOR DOCUMENTS 50 PAGES OR FEWER
(based on 375-500 wpp, dbl spaced, 1” margins, avg. editing time
of 5 pages/hr.)
|
Service: |
Description: |
Rate: |
|
Copy Editing |
Correcting
and enhancing a manuscript draft for proper grammar,
syntax, consistency, clarity, readability and dynamic
effect. |
$4 per
page.* |
|
Line Editing & Developmental Editing |
Ensuring
that the writing is clear and dynamic and means what the
author intended, and that the material flows naturally
(proper syntax, usage); if necessary, resequencing
chapters or parts of book to ensure better flow, correct
chronology, logical progression and maximal effect. |
$6 per
page.* |
|
Substantive Editing
|
Rewriting
of sentences. |
$10 per
page.* |
|
Copywriting /
Dynamic Webcopy |
Producing
dynamic language, for advertising and web copy text
content. |
$40 for the
home page,
$25 for each subsequent page. |
|
Keyboarding Manuscripts |
Converting
handwritten or typewritten documents into a digital
format. |
$1.50 per
page. |
|
Research |
Fact-checking, attaining permission to reprint, etc. |
$25 per hour. |
We have a form
which will help us assess the editing services required and
determine what charges apply.
Other Services:
Book Proposal:
Rest Assured Editing provides book proposal and query letter
drafting services for the writer. The editor works with the
author to prepare an effective book proposal or query letter.
Necessary components can include a cover letter, concept, and
marketing strategies. Rest Assured Editing negotiates drafting
and editing charges with the author prior to commencing
services.
Rate range:
--$50 for 1-2
page query letter;
--$75 for
editing a draft book proposal;
--$75-$100
for composing a book proposal “from the ground up.”
Finder’s fee:
When a successful recommendation of a prospective publisher is
made by the editor, the author agrees to pay a Finder’s Fee.
Rest Assured Editing Services charges a $100 finder’s fee.
Acknowledgement:
It is generally
regarded as a courtesy for the author to acknowledge the work of
an editor. Rest Assured Editing does not
charge a fee for acknowledgement of services.
