Proofreading
Basic:
Description: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation only
Rate: $0.012 per word
Best For: Clean drafts needing a final polish
Enhanced:
Description: Includes grammar, spelling, punctuation, and minor style adjustments
Rate: $0.015 per word
Best For: Drafts with occasional awkward phrasing or inconsistencies
Polished:
Description: Includes grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and consistency checks
Rate: $0.018 per word
Best For: Messy drafts or documents needing deeper attention
Proofreading + Copy Editing
Description: Combines surface corrections with deeper clarity and flow improvements.
Rate: $0.03–$0.045/word or $30–$45 per 1,000 words
Best For: Projects needing both polish and refinement or when you’re not sure which service fits best.
Custom:
Description: Tailored to your project’s needs
Rate: Varies
Best For: Anything that doesn’t fit neatly into the categories above
Prefer hourly or per-page pricing?
Rates vary by service level:
- Basic: $30/hour or ~$3.50/page
- Enhanced: $37.50/hour or ~$4.50/page
- Polished: $45/hour or ~$5.25/page
(Estimates based on double-spaced pages, ~250–300 words)
These options are ideal for scanned documents, mixed formats, or when word count isn’t easily determined.
Editing
Line Editing
Description: Enhances sentence structure, tone, and readability while preserving your style
Rate: $0.025 per word
Best For: Writers seeking a smooth, engaging flow with minimal disruption to voice
Copy Editing
Description: Includes line editing plus consistency checks, style guide adherence, and light fact-checking
Rate: $0.03 per word
Best For: Work nearing its final draft that needs polish, precision, and professional standards
Editing + Proofreading
Description: Combines deeper editing with final surface corrections for clarity, tone, and technical accuracy
Rate: $0.045–$0.06/word or $45–$60 per 1,000 words
Best For: Projects needing both refinement and a final polish, ideal for publication-ready work
Custom
Description: Tailored to your project’s needs, goals, and timeline
Rate: Varies
Best For: Unique editing needs, multi-stage projects, or anything that doesn’t fit neatly into the categories above
Prefer hourly or per-page pricing?
Rates vary by service level:
- Line Editing: $37.50/hour or ~$4.50/page
- Copy Editing: $45/hour or ~$5.25/page
- Editing + Proofreading: $60/hour or ~$7.00/page
(Estimates based on double-spaced pages, ~250–300 words)
These options are great for complex formatting, mixed media, or when word count isn’t easily determined.
Transcription
Strict Verbatim
Includes every utterance and sound; e.g. false starts, filler words, repetitions, and audible expressions like laughter, sighs, and pauses
Rate: $1.50 per audio minute
Best For: Legal, research, or linguistic projects requiring complete audio fidelity
Non-Verbatim
Omits filler words, false starts, and non-essential utterances while preserving meaning and tone
Rate: $1.25 per audio minute
Best For: Interviews, podcasts, or presentations where clarity and readability are key
Scanned Handwritten Notes
Transcription of legible handwritten material such as journals, letters, meeting notes, or archival documents
Rate: $2.00 per page
Best For: Projects that bridge the analog and digital worlds with care
Audio + Formatting
Transcription with custom formatting including speaker labels, headings, bullet points, or layout preferences tailored to your needs
Rate: Custom quote
Best For: Reports, articles, or content intended for publication or distribution
Custom
Tailored to your format, style, and project needs
Rate: Varies
Best For: Mixed media, unique requests, or multi-format projects
Timestamping available upon request for an additional charge.
Data Tidying
Basic Tidying
Light cleanup of spreadsheets or lists: remove duplicates, fix formatting, and standardize entries
Rate: $25 per 1,000 rows
Best For: Quick cleanup jobs that need a touch of order
Detailed Tidying
Includes basic cleanup plus validation, reordering, and light restructuring
Rate: $40 per 1,000 rows
Best For: Datasets that need more than a surface sweep
Custom Tidying
Tailored support for complex formats, scanned data, or multi-source integration
Rate: Custom quote
Best For: Projects with quirks, layers, or legacy data that needs thoughtful handling
Please note: Rush work may come with a slightly higher rate.
- For most projects, a 25% increase is a typical starting point for expedited turnaround.
- Urgent or after-hours requests may cost more, depending on scope and timing.
- I’ll always confirm the rate with you before starting, so there are no surprises.