Prices

The best way to get an accurate idea of price for the editorial services you need
is to get in touch with me for a quote – every project is unique.

My rates may be slightly lower than those of other freelance editors, because I am a part-time freelance editor and have the luxury of a steady income from my other job. This also means my working hours for freelance projects are in the evenings and at weekends.

My working arrangement may not be compatible for some projects, however for others it works well – particularly when I am working with an author who has a full-time job.
For those who are funding projects themselves, hiring a part-time editor also means that the costs for editorial services will be spread out over a longer time, which can help with budget efficiency. Furthermore, for any full-time publishing projects which require an additional editor, I am able to overlap with other team members when I start work in the late-afternoon and then have work completed by the next morning (including over weekends).

I have listed some rates below to give an idea of the average costs for my services, including examples of rate per word, rate per hour, and rate per week. However, I'm a down-to-earth editor, and I understand and respect the need to discuss what kind of help you may require from me and how the cost to you can fit suitably within your budget.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch and request a quote. There will be absolutely no obligation or pressure to accept my services if the quote doesn't suit you
and I am always happy to negotiate.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Per word:

1000 words – £20

1500 words – £25

2000 words – £30

For example, these may be the
rough costs for proofreading
and/or copy-editing
a blog.

Per hour:

£20–£40
For small- to medium-size projects an hourly fee may be the most appropriate, perhaps if it is a one-off job or multiple texts,
such as blogs or social
media posts.

Per week:
£320–£600
If you need my help on a
larger project, like a book manuscript or research, then a daily rate could be the best
value for your budget.

Further information

Please remember that the rates above are not set in stone, their purpose is to give you an idea of price, but also an idea of which "rate per" option might be the most appropriate for you and your project.

For additional reference, the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editing
and Proofreading) suggest the following minimum rates:

Proofreading – £25.40 per hour

Copy-editing – £29.60 per hour

Substantial editing, rewriting, development editing – £34.00
Project management – £36.80

https://www.ciep.uk/resources/suggested-minimum-rates/

We would also kindly ask you to keep in mind that the rates of freelance editors and proofreaders also allow for their other business costs such as holiday pay, pension contributions, administration, continuing professional development, and office utilities.