Dar's Corrections

Content editing includes:

Copy Editing involves editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts; editing captions and/or credit lines.

Substantive editing (aka structural editing) involves reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure.  Basically, if I feel a chapter or paragraph would be better suited in another place, I will suggest that.

Stylistic editing involves smoothing out language, eliminating jargon and cliches, ensuring the text reads for the appropriate audience.

In the case of fiction, I look at characterization and scene development. In the case of non-fiction, I look for flow, presentation, and logical progression of argument, as well as appropriate language for target audience.

For this kind of work I charge between $.03 and $.05 per word (TimesNewRoman size 12 or equivalent, double-spaced, 250 words per page). I will need to see and assess a sample of your manuscript to provide an accurate estimate of the work required prior to commencing. I usually count on at least three readings. The first re-read is charged at my proofreading rates. Any other readings are no charge. Each manuscript is assessed on its own merit, and may require more than three readings (one obvious example is where a writer had English as a second language).

For full manuscript projects, I require a first payment of 25% the total estimated price, which is non-refundable. (This does not apply to "pay-as-you-go" contracts.) The remaining amounts are due once edits have been reached the quarterly markers (done by word count or by page) of the manuscript (eg: 100 page manuscript - payments due at pages 25, 50, 75 after initial payment).

**Types of projects accepted: Most fiction and non-fiction genres (I have a particular specialty in crime fiction since that is what I personally write and research, and Bible/Christian-living related books.)

**Types of projects not accepted: Erotica fiction and non above R rating, gay/lesbian and other similar types of fiction and non. Demon/witch/vampire or other paranormal/supernatural fiction or non must have a redemption type theme to it for me to consider working on it. Willing to entertain queries to determine whether or not I would feel comfortable working on such a story.

**I can work with Word 2007 files.

Copy editing is not as detailed as content editing. Copy editing entails looking for typos, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, or punctuation without looking at accuracy of content, character or scene development (although if something really strikes along this line as I'm reading, I will comment on it).

For this kind of work I charge $.02 per word (TimesNewRoman size 12, double-spaced, 250 words per page).  For book projects, this fee is applied to the first re-read (after the initial full edit) and includes any additional readings.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining amounts are due once edits have been reached the quarterly markers (done by word count or by page) of the manuscript (eg: 100 page manuscript - payments due at pages 25, 50, 75 after initial payment).

**Types of projects accepted: Most fiction and non-fiction genres (I have a particular specialty in crime fiction since that is what I personally write and research, and Bible/Christian-living related books.)

**Types of projects not accepted: Erotica fiction and non above R rating, gay/lesbian and other similar types of fiction and non. Demon/witch/vampire or other paranormal/supernatural fiction or non must have a redemption type theme to it for me to consider working on it. Willing to entertain queries to determine whether or not I would feel comfortable working on such a story.

Proofreading entails reviewing a manuscript for punctuation and other issues that might have occurred during formatting. This phase of editing is reserved for the time when the manuscript just needs a basic once over before going to print, or being submitted for consideration.

For this kind of work, I charge $.012 per word (TimesNewRoman size 12, double-spaced, 250 words per page).

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining amounts are due once edits have been reached the quarterly markers (done by word count or by page) of the manuscript (eg: 100 page manuscript - payments due at pages 25, 50, 75 after initial payment).

**Types of projects accepted: Most fiction and non-fiction genres (I have a particular specialty in crime fiction since that is what I personally write and research, and Bible/Christian-living related books.)

**Types of projects not accepted: Erotica fiction and non above R rating, gay/lesbian and other similar types of fiction and non. Demon/witch/vampire or other paranormal/supernatural fiction or non must have a redemption type theme to it for me to consider working on it. Willing to entertain queries to determine whether or not I would feel comfortable working on such a story.

For articles, essays, theses, dissertations, etc., I charge a minimum of $25 per project. If the word count at my editing or proofreading rate adds up to more than $25 then I will charge a per-word rate of between $.03 and $.05. For larger projects (over $100), a non-refundable deposit of 25% is required up front with the remaining amount due upon completion.

My rate includes any additional readings required. However, if after the edit you add new information to the document I will charge you a per word rate for the extra words. (I only do this if the added content adds the equivalent of a page to your document.)

*If English is not your first language or the document has been translated from another language, I charge a minimum of $30 per item under 10 pages and a minimum of $.03 per word for projects with word counts that add up to more than $30. (Same payment schedule follows as above.)

For resumes/CVs, I charge a minimum of $50.