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Working with me


Getting started

The Get a quote page has guidance on how to approach me about potential work.

​What will happen?

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After you’ve got in touch, how will things unfold? What can you expect to get back from me when I’ve done a job for you? This guide has the answers.

​​How much will it cost?

I usually give a fixed quote for a fixed piece of work, but I can quote an hourly rate instead if it would work better – for example, if I’m going to do a series of small tasks each month or quarter.
‘Graham’s work has consistently been accurate, comprehensive and insightful. His can-do attitude and efficient approach make him a valuable asset to any publishing enterprise.’
Editor, B2B content marketing agency
​My fees are broadly in line with those typically charged by other trained, experienced editors and proofreaders in the UK. I believe that they are reasonable, but also reflect the degree of skill that’s needed to do the work accurately and thoroughly, and how long it takes.

​The fee for an editing or proofreading job will depend on things such as:
  • the length, complexity and quality of the written material
  • the type of service you need
  • the schedule
  • any special requirements.​
​For developing a style guide, I’ll estimate how much work is needed, and we can discuss whether to settle on a fixed fee or an hourly rate.

​Payment

​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 for intermediate payments. ​

For fees in British pounds, my preferred method is direct bank transfer, but I can also accept payment via PayPal or cheque if necessary. ​For other currencies, I have an account with Wise, which allows you to make online payments easily with low-cost currency exchange. All the details that you’ll need will be in the invoice.

▶️ If you have a question that isn’t answered above, please contact me.
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Business editing
    • Editing for publishers
    • Editing into plain language
    • Developing style guides
  • About
  • Get a quote
  • Help
    • Working with me
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact