Basic Copyediting
Corrections on spelling, grammar, word usage,
and punctuation
Proofreading
Typographical errors, problems with typesetting specifications and page formatting
Manuscript Evaluations
(Beta Reading)
Unbiased review of unpublished manuscript; considers narrative/plot development, character arcs, pacing, consistency,
and other literary moves
Heavy Copyediting
Corrections on spelling, grammar, word usage, and punctuation, with attention paid to stylistic choices, voice development, and writing style
Substantive/Line Edits
Corrections on syntactical errors, with attention paid to stylistic choices, voice development, and writing style; line editing focuses on manuscript consistency
Transcriptions
Typewritten copy of dictated, recorded, or longhand material
Rates
Basic Copyediting: $25-30/hr
Heavy Copyediting: $40-50/hr
Substantive/Line Editing: $45-60/hr
Proofreading: $25-30/hr
Transcriptions: $3/audio minute
Manuscript Evaluations: $300+
All rates are base estimates.
The final price will be determined based on length, density, and genre of writing and communicated in advance.
Please direct specific, detailed inquiries about your project to mikeyborgard@gmail.com.
