Rates

Rates 

Effective October 2020

Copy editing: $50.00/hr

Substantive editing: $60.00/hr

Developmental editing: $70.00/hr 

Writing: $75.00/hr 

Graphic design and layout: $50.00/hr

For all long-term projects and for new clients, I will require a non-refundable retainer fee of 40% of estimated cost, as well as a signed contract. 

All services will be charged against the retainer at the agreed-upon rate. Any services performed on holidays or on a rush basis will also be charged at an additional rate of $20/hr. I typically bill by the hour. On occasion, however, I am willing to bid on a project with an established client. Any services performed, including client-initiated changes and revisions, after initial project is completed will be billed by the hour, in addition to the project fee. A retainer fee may apply. 

If you would like, I can perform a sample edit of 10-20 pages to provide an estimate of a timeline and hours required. I keep meticulous records of the amount of time I spend working on your project. You will not be billed for time spent on breaks, on phone calls (unless it’s related to your project), or on any other unrelated activities. You will be billed also for any required supplies (at cost) and any other costs (e.g., postage, printing, etc.) incurred in the editing of your project. You are billed only for the hours I work on your project, billed to the nearest quarter hour. 

Invoices  

I will submit invoices on a monthly basis for long-term projects, or at the end of each completed project. Payments are due within 15 days. Late payments accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, or partial month.