Editorial Services

Substansive/Structural

Clarifying/Reorganizing a manuscript for content & structure

Stylistic

Clarifiying meaning, eliminating jargon, polishing language, and other line-by-line editing

Editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts; inserting head levels and approximate placement of art; editing tables, figures, and lists; notifying the designer of any unusual production requirements

Copy Editing

Checking page proofs of formatted, edited material for adherence to design and for minor, mechanical errors in copy (such as spelling mistakes or small deviations from the style sheet)

Proofreading

Rates

Proofreading & Copy Editing - $40/hr or 0.03 cents/word

Substantive, Structural & Stylistic Editing/Manuscript Consultation - $50/hr or 0.04 cents/word

Lectures, Workshops, etc. - $100/hr

Descriptions & Rates sourced from Editors Canada and the Editorial Freelancers Association