I offer several different services, all priced at competitive rates. My editing services do include proofreading (fixing errors in spelling and grammar), but that’s only one part of the process. As I edit, I also consider audience expectations, tone, word choice, clarity, logic, and argument structure. I use marginal comments to offer feedback as an educated non-specialist. These comments highlight words or ideas that may confuse your readers, or pose questions that your readers may want you to answer. I accept credit/debit cards and bank transfers, as well as institutional payments from department or grant funding. I also supply an itemized invoice via Wave with each order.
My Services and Rates
- For copyediting academic papers/essays, journal articles, book chapters, theses, dissertations, and presentations, my rates typically range from $45 to $65 (USD) per 1000 words, depending on the document’s condition, complexity, and deadline. Rush jobs (4000+ words/day) are subject to an additional 20% charge. Estimates are free, and new clients can also request a free 500-word sample edit of a larger document.
- For copyediting non-academic nonfiction, my rates typically range from $35 to $50 per 1000 words, depending on the document’s condition, complexity, and deadline. For projects where I have subject-matter expertise, I also offer developmental editing, typically at $60 to $80 per 1000 words.
- For proofreading nonfiction, either academic or non-academic, my rate is $35 per 1000 words. Please note that proofreading only covers mechanical errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar– it does not include attention to sentence structure, argument strength, or paragraph/section organization.
- For developmental editing of application essays, personal statements, resumes/CVs, and cover letters, my standard rate is $150/hour (USD). These rates include advice on audience, tone, and self-presentation, and many clients find it helpful to add consulting services. As with my academic rate, rush jobs are subject to an additional 20% charge.
- For business documents, such as memos, reports, professional emails, websites, and marketing materials, I generate estimates on a job-by-job basis. The per-word rates are typically similar to my academic editing rates, but some clients prefer to negotiate hourly rates, especially for proofreading long documents.
Ready to get a free estimate? Email me at john@ackeredit.com to start the process!