I work with Microsoft Word documents using Track Changes. Using this method, I am better able to correct and make notes, which you can easily accept or reject directly in the document. I will send both the tracked changes version and a clean version of the document upon completion.
What file types do you accept?
Contact
Just send me a message on the page with a brief description of your project (please include the number of words) and any deadlines you may have. I’ll reply to you ASAP with a final cost estimate and to let you know when I can get started. If you are happy with all that, I'll send over a client agreement and invoice for the 25% retainer. Once that's in, I'll get started!
How do I get started?
- Fiction and nonfiction manuscripts
- Business documents (reports, presentations, bios, etc.)
- Blogs and online content
- Marketing content
What kinds of documents do you Work with?
For copyediting, my standard rate is $0.035 per word, and for proofreading, it is $0.025 per word. Both of these rates include two full passes of your work. I also charge $25 per hour for any administrative tasks (e.g. studying your style manual and instructions, managing documents, and preparing invoices). Additionally, I ask for a 25% retainer fee, which is based off the total cost estimate I offer before we begin. This retainer is non-refundable and ensures that we are both committed to working together.
How much do you charge?
Not quite! They’re similar, but there’s a key difference. Line editing focuses on the style of your writing—refining voice, tone, rhythm, and flow at the sentence level. It’s more about the artistry of language. Copyediting ensures your writing is technically sound—correct grammar, word choice, clarity, and consistency. It’s less about style and more about precision. Simply put, line editing focuses on how your writing feels, while copyediting focuses on how your writing functions.
You say you don't do Line Editing, but isn’t copyediting the same thing?
In most cases, yes. Even the cleanest copy edit can miss a typo or two—our brains are wired to fill in gaps. That’s why a separate round of proofreading is so important. It’s the last line of defense to ensure your writing is clear, correct, and ready to go.
However, if your piece has already been professionally edited, a standalone proofreading pass may be just right. I’m happy to help you decide what makes the most sense for your project.
Do I really need both copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting is a detailed review of your writing to correct grammar, improve clarity, and ensure consistency. I look at sentence structure, word choice, tone, and overall flow to make sure everything reads smoothly and professionally.
Proofreading is the final check before publication or submission. I catch any lingering typos, punctuation mistakes, and formatting issues—those sneaky little errors that might have slipped through earlier edits.
Think of copyediting as giving your writing a solid tune-up, and proofreading as the final polish before you publish.
What’s the difference between Copyediting and Proofreading?
