Pricing and paymentHow much?I usually give a fixed quote for a fixed piece of work, but will also consider quoting an hourly rate if appropriate.
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My fees are broadly in line with those typically charged by other trained, experienced editorial freelancers in the UK. I believe that they’re reasonable, while also reflecting the degree of skill that’s needed to do the work accurately and thoroughly, and the length of time it takes.
The fee for an editing or proofreading job will depend on things such as:
For style guide development, I’ll estimate how much work is needed, and we can discuss whether to settle on a fixed fee or an hourly rate.
The fee for an editing or proofreading job will depend on things such as:
- the length, complexity and quality of the material you’re going to give me
- the type of service you need
- any style requirements
- any special requirements for the mark-up method, resolving queries, etc.
- scheduling.
For style guide development, I’ll estimate how much work is needed, and we can discuss whether to settle on a fixed fee or an hourly rate.
Getting a quote
When asking me for a quote, please give as much of the following information as you can:
- your name and contact details
- your company or organisation, if relevant
- a brief description of the document, book, etc., with a word count (rough or exact)
- the target audience
- the format (Word, PDF, etc.)
- a sample of the content, or all of it
- the type of service you need
- any style guide to be followed, and any other special requirements
- the timeframe: when you would send the material to me for editing or proofreading, and the required completion date
- any extra help you’d like me to provide, such as helping you with resolving my queries.
If you want me to go ahead, I’ll first need you to accept my terms and conditions.
When and how to pay
Unless we agree otherwise, I’ll send you an invoice after completing the work, and payment will then be due within 30 days. For large jobs, I might ask you to pay part of the fee in advance, and maybe ask you for intermediate payments.
You can pay by:
For other currencies, I have an account with TransferWise, which allows you to make online payments easily with low-cost currency exchange.
You can pay by:
- direct bank transfer (my preferred method for payments in British pounds)
- PayPal
- cheque (British pounds only) – except during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.
For other currencies, I have an account with TransferWise, which allows you to make online payments easily with low-cost currency exchange.
Looking for a quote? Please get in touch.
