Services, rates, and terms (Prices are in Canadian Dollars)
Editing and Proofreading Services
Structural Editing
$50/hour*
— editing the structure of your document —
- changes to the order and flow of paragraphs, chapters, sections, entire documents
- direction on where content needs to be added, deleted, expanded on
- determination of whether permissions are necessary for third-party material
- plot, character, thematic improvements
- other structural issues
Stylistic Editing
$50/hour*
— editing the stylistic choices in your document —
- paragraph and sentence length and construction
- word choice and usage
- transitions between paragraphs and sentences
- tone and language choice, ensuring choices are appropriate to the topic and audience
- other stylistic issues
Copy Editing
$50/hour*
— editing for accuracy and consistency —
- grammar
- spelling
- punctuation
- capitalization
- use of bullets and numbers
- referencing and citing sources
- placement of headings, tables, figures, and lists
- consistency and logic of internal content
If you provide me with a style sheet I will use it; if not, I will create and provide one for you along with my final copy edits.
Proofreading
$50/hour*
— a final edit to correct any remaining errors —
- spelling
- punctuation
- grammar
- capitalization
- typography
- formatting
- deviations from style
- other errors or typos
Print and E-book Production Services
$50/hour*
— assisting you in readying your print or e-book for publication —
- formatting and converting Word or PDF manuscripts to EPUB and/or MOBI files for e-book publication
- formatting and readying Word and PDF manuscripts for KDP paperback publication
Indexing Services
$50/hour*
— creating an index for your non-fiction/technical /academic book —
- using Word or CINDEX to create embedded or stand-alone indices
Communication and Meeting Time
$50/hour*
Terms for Editing Services
For documents over 5000 words I will use a customized version of the Editor's Association of Canada contract.
I do my edits using Track Changes in Word. At your request, I am also willing to work with PDF files or hard copy. Additional charges may apply for printing, etc.
Contact me for an estimate based on your specific needs.
*My rates are based on the median rates posted by EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association), which are posted in USD.
Writing Services
Types of Writing (including Ghostwriting)
Contact me*
- announcements
- articles
- blogs
- bulletins
- how-to documents and manuals
- newsletters
- non-fiction
- speeches
Rates vary depending on the type and scope of the project.
Contact me for an estimate based on your specific needs.
*My rates are based on the median rates posted by EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association), which are posted in USD.
Document Design Services
Design and Layout of Documents
$50/hr
- formatting and readying Word documents/manuscripts for KDP print and e-book publishing
- formatting documents in Word, PDF (ads, brochures, technical documents, posters, etc.)
Workshops, Webinars, and Public Speaking
Coming in 2021-2022
Memberships
