Standard rates
| Proofreading | £12 per 2500 words |
| Copyediting | £16 per 2500 words |
(There is no minimum charge. Students/academics, charities and Blue Light Card holders receive a 17% discount on these prices.)
Breakdown of what checks are included with each service:
| Copyediting | Proofreading | |
| Spelling, grammar, word choice and punctuation |  | |
| Formatting and consistency | | |
| Clarity, flow and readability | |  |
| Tone of voice and phrasing | | |
| Sensitivity and inclusivity 1 | Full review | ⚪ Notes only |
| Fact and technical checks 2 | Full review | ⚪ Notes only |
| Continuity within the story | Full review | ⚪ Notes only |
| Non-English terms or specialised content 3 | Checked | ⚪ Minimal |
| Editorial feedback | | |
| Fully marked-up Word document | | |
| Progress updates | | ⚪ Optional |
1. A check for potentially insensitive terms, outdated language and biased/gendered terms.
2. Checking real-world events, places, people and technical terms like weaponry, vehicles and technology.
3. Non-English language sections checked with native/first-language speakers.
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Payment terms
My payment terms are simple: end of the next calendar month following the invoice date. For example, an invoice raised in June will be payable by the end of July. You can pay by BACS/bank transfer or PayPal. Details will be included on the invoice.
Oh, and I only send the invoice when you are completely happy with the service that I have provided!
A quick note regarding my pricing: You might be wondering if you’ll get the same quality with my low-cost services as you would with someone that charges higher rates. This is a perfectly valid consideration! The fact is that my overheads are low so I’m able to offer my high-quality copyediting and proofreading services at a low price – it’s really that simple. If you want to read what some of my clients have said about my services, please go to the testimonials page; you can also see some of the books I’ve worked on in the gallery. And if that doesn’t convince you I offer a free, no-obligation proof or copyedit of 2000 words from your book so you can try before you buy!
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