+ Copy/Line Editing is $65 per hour, or by the project. Standard text is copy/line edited at approximately 4 to 8 pages per hour. Difficult text is copy/line edited at approximately 2 to 6 pages per hour. Industry standard is 250 words per page.

+ Manuscript Evaluations are $75 per hour, or by the project. It takes 10 to 14 hours to read and take notes, and 8 to 10 hours to write the report.

+ Developmental Edits are $75 per hour, or by the project. Standard text is copy/line edited at approximately 4 to 8 pages per hour. Difficult text is copy/line edited at approximately 2 to 6 pages per hour.

+ Book Doctoring is $85 per hour, or by the project. Standard text is book doctored at approximately 4 to 8 pages per hour. Difficult text is book doctored at approximately 2 to 6 pages per hour.

+ Outline Development is $95 per hour, or by the project. Hours required depends on the scope of the outline. Options available.

+ Rewriting is $95 per hour, or by the project. Standard text is rewritten at approximately 1 to 3 pages per hour. Difficult text requires additional time.

+ Author Coaching is $145 per hour or $125 per hour for a block of six hours.

+ Writing From Scratch (Ghostwriting) ranges from $40,000 to $120,000. By the hour rates start at $95 per hour. Options available.

+ Proofreading is $65 per hour, or by the project. Standard text is proofread at approximately 4 to 8 pages per hour. Difficult text is proofread at approximately 2 to 6 pages per hour.

See PROCESS & PRICE for a more detailed breakdown of each.

The number of pages covered in an hour are estimated so you know what to expect. All projects are quoted individually to suit individual needs. Sometimes it’s hard for you to know what editorial services your project really needs. No worries, I will tell you, in writing (quote), so we’re both clear on expectations.

Industry standard is 250 words per page. Editors Canada and the Professional Writers Association Canada provide standard pricing guidelines for editing and writing. Industry standard rates are also noted on the Editorial Freelancers Association (U.S.) site, and the ACES (U.K.) site. I am a member of these associations, and my rates follow industry standards.

Prices are in Canadian and U.S. dollars, billed in the currency of your legal address. Applicable taxes will apply. For those living within the European Union, I am obliged to charge VAT at 21% on top of the quoted rates.

No minimum or maximum in regards to project size. I will write or edit one sentence or 150,000 pages, whatever needs to be done. There is, however, a minimum charge of one hour.

Estimates and some sample edits (within reason) are free.

If English isn’t your first language or your content includes academic or foreign terminology, your work might require a bit more attention. Content of this nature is usually deemed DIFFICULT TEXT, requiring more focused editorial assistance. Accurate quotes provided.

Localizing (Canadian English, American English, British English) text requires additional time to ensure accuracy. Projects of this nature will be quoted at an additional rate.

When billing by the hour, time will be tracked and reported, rounding up to the nearest 15 minutes. Since I get paid by the project and sometimes have an extensive waiting list, projects are done as quickly as possible, always keeping quality a priority.

Projects requiring rush attention could be quoted at an additional rate.

If a project requires the assistance of another editor or writer, one will be provided and could be quoted at an additional rate. This can apply to material requiring rush attention when I am fully booked, projects too large for one editor, or services beyond my scope.

Payments can be made by check (cheque), PayPal, e-transfer, or ACH wire transfer. Payments made in the currency of your legal residence.

Projects under $250.00 are generally paid up front. Projects over $250.00 are invoiced in two increments: 50% upon signing (the editorial agreement), 50% upon completion. Other options can be discussed.

Terms and conditions are noted on invoices. Generally, payments are due upon receipt or within 7 days. Long standing clients get special billing. Call it a loyalty perk.

PayPal charges a small fee for their services, please consider this in your payments.

If you have a massive project, or several large projects on a tight timeline, no worries, I have a team of professional, award-winning authors and editors. Together, we have decades of experience. We rock.

Never, ever, send anyone, including me, your only copy. And please check files are not corrupt before sending.

Edits are performed in accordance with the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style (the industry’s bible), and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, along with standard editorial practices supported by the American Editors Association, Editorial Freelancers Association, ACES, and Editors Canada.

Documents can be sent to me as word documents, jpgs, pdfs, and more. I usually edit using Microsoft Word and the track changes tools. Before starting a project, we will discuss your preferences and I will follow your wishes.

Looking for a calibre (Canadian), calibre (British), or caliber (American) editor? Look no further. I can edit your preferred spelling with consistency.

A writer / editor, no matter how talented, cannot catch every single mistake. Even published books that have gone through several rounds of editing have errors. I’ve got four eyes out front and two in the back, and all six will do their very best.

Editing takes time. A lot of time. And I need more than one client; my kids like to eat. Be patient. I’m worth the wait.

As a freelancer, I am an entrepreneur. I run beop inc, a freelance purchasing and editorial services company. I am a professional writer and editor. I respect the industry I serve. This includes taking the following seriously: continued education, association membership, invoicing and taxes, keeping organized records, industry standard contracts, respecting copyrights and trademarks, researching laws within the industry, networking, interacting with clients professionally, and operating my business to high ethical standards.

Recommended sites (and links) for editorial industry information: Editors Canada, Professional Writers Association of Canada, Canadian Authors Association, Writers’ Union of Canada, Writers Guild of Canada, Editorial Freelancers Association, Ontario Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts.