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Services

Light Editing

This service includes careful proofreading, correction of spelling and grammar errors, and help with basic formatting. Depending on your needs, I may suggest minor revisions to improve clarity and style.

Fee for this service is $5 per page (double-spaced) with a minimum of $25 per project.*

Substantial Editing

This service is for papers or text that need more extensive revision. I will look at the overall document in terms of clarity, organization of ideas, and appropriateness of writing style for the intended audience. General proofreading, a spelling and grammar check, and formatting are included.

Fee for this service begins at $7 per page (double-spaced)* and will depend on the amount of work needed to achieve the final product. Once we agree on my involvement, I will provide an estimate.

Consultation

This service is for help focusing a project. Examples include:

• Ideas and scope for first time brochures or newsletters
• Re-evaluation and update for existing written materials (website, employee handbooks, etc.)
• Tutoring sessions and assistance for written academic assignments

This type of work will generally require telephone conversations or in-person meetings.

Fee for this service ranges between $30 to $45 per hour and will depend on the amount and type of work required. An estimate will be provided after an initial conversation about the project scope.

Process

Generally, the process will go as follows:

1. You will email the document to me along with an explanation of what type of work you would like me to do and any pertinent deadlines.
2. I will discuss with you any questions I have about the work. I will provide a time and cost estimates for project completion.
3. Once we have agreed on the scope of the project and the fee, I will begin the work. I may contact you during the project if I have questions. I use Microsoft Word’s “track changes” function to make edits in a document. This function allows you to view the original text alongside my changes. If you are not familiar with this function, I can provide further explanation. If your document is in another program such as Excel or Indesign, we may make alternate arrangements.
4. I will send an email invoice, which must be paid before completion of the work. For larger jobs, we may arrange payment in mutually agreed installments.

Payment

Payment is accepted through Paypal or by individual arrangement. For simple projects, I will send an invoice by email as soon as we agree to work together. Payment must be made in full before the work is completed. For larger or more complex projects, I may request payment in installments. To the extent possible, I will work with your company's accounting requirements.

* Students rates are available. Please contact me to make arrangements.