The baseline rates below indicate what you might pay. Agreed fees will depend on word count and input required, and will follow a free sample edit and discussion with the client. Rates are in GBP, but feel free to contact me wherever you are in the world.
Copyediting
Documents
Standard rate: £0.02 per word
(Minimum £30)
Books
Standard copyediting: from £400 per book
In-depth copyediting: from £600 per book
Proofreading
Documents
Standard rate: £0.01 per word
(Minimum £20)
Books
From £250 per book
First-Time Author?
I want to support fellow writers, and I know it takes blood, sweat, and tears, as well as cash, to get your book from first draft to published. Don’t hesitate to reach out, whatever your budget. If everything else feels right, we just might still be able to work together.
The Word Bothy 