Editing services
I have years of experience as a freelance editor as well as professional experience in copywriting, technical writing, and strategic communications. I'm also a member of ACES: The Society for Editing. Feel free to compare my pricing with the market rate for editing services, and check out my work samples here.
Please note that these prices reflect my average cost-per-word. Costs may differ depending on a project's needs. To receive a quote and free editing sample, contact me.
Line editing
In-depth revisions:
Line-by-line edits for style, structure, and "flow," along with other comprehensive considerations.
$.03-4/word
Copy editing
A light lift:
Edits for grammar, consistency, word choice, and clarity. (Think proofreading + edits to "tighten up" the writing.)
​$.02-3/word
Proofreading
Purely looking for errors:
Typos, problematic grammar or mechanics, stylistic consistency, spelling...
$.01-2/word
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Free writing resources
Not yet sure if you need an editor, but want some self-guided help?
Here are some excellent resources to help elevate your writing:
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The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) -- A very comprehensive guide for all things writing related. Whether you're looking for an explanation of comma splices or citing encyclopedic articles in APA style, the OWL has an answer for you.
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Grammar Girl -- This is a collection of tips, articles, and podcasts on the finer points of writing. Ms. Fogarty includes great insight into the why of writing conventions, which I find far more helpful and interesting than a simple rule or chart.
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Hemingway Editor -- Paste your writing into this platform and watch a multitude of feedback unfold: grade-level readability, voice, diction, sentence complexity. You can also download it for offline use.
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ProWritingAid -- The free version of this automated editing tool is pretty helpful, as far as free writing apps go. It won't have the nuance or in-depth consideration of a real (human) editor, but it could be a good first step toward cleaning up your writing.
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Meetup -- This is a general site for finding groups and events, but you can search for writing-related activities in your area. The best step I've taken for my own writing habits was to join a writing group.
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Reedsy -- This is an all-inclusive site for writers, with writing and publishing apps, contests, guides, and a slew of information. It's truly comprehensive.