1. Basic Proofreading
• Service: Checking for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and minor typos.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.01–€0.03
• Per hour: €25–€45
• Flat rate: €100–€300 for short documents (5,000–10,000 words)
2. Copyediting
• Service: Ensuring clarity, coherence, consistency in tone and style, fixing grammar, punctuation, syntax, and minor rephrasing for readability.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.02–€0.05
• Per hour: €30–€60
• Flat rate: €200–€800 for medium-length projects (10,000–50,000 words)
3. Line Editing
• Service: A deeper edit than copyediting, focusing on sentence structure, flow, tone, and style, improving readability and impact.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.03–€0.06
• Per hour: €40–€75
• Flat rate: €400–€1,000 for 20,000–50,000 words
4. Developmental Editing
• Service: High-level editing that focuses on structure, content, and flow, looking at the big picture of the manuscript. It may involve rewriting or suggesting substantial changes to the content.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.04–€0.08
• Per hour: €50–€100
• Flat rate: €1,000–€3,000 for books or long manuscripts (50,000–100,000 words)
5. Substantive/Content Editing
• Service: In-depth analysis of the manuscript’s logic, pacing, character development (for fiction), argument coherence (for non-fiction), and overall organization.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.05–€0.10
• Per hour: €50–€90
• Flat rate: €1,000–€5,000 (for larger projects)
6. Manuscript Critique/Editorial Assessment
• Service: Offering feedback on the overall structure, tone, character development, and pacing without doing any in-depth line edits or corrections.
Rate:
• Flat rate: €300–€1,000 depending on length and complexity
7. Resume and Cover Letter Editing
• Service: Editing for grammar, clarity, and format to align with industry standards.
Rate:
• Flat rate: $50–$300 for a resume and cover letter package
8. Blog Post or Article Editing
• Service: Editing short-form content (500–1,500 words), focusing on readability, tone, and structure.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.03–€0.05
• Flat rate: €30–€100 per article
9. Technical Editing
• Service: Editing technical documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and that complex information is presented in a clear and understandable way.
Rate:
• Per word: €0.05–€0.12
• Per hour: €50–€90
• Flat rate: €500–€2,500 depending on length and complexity
Factors that Influence Pricing:
• Turnaround time: Rush jobs often cost extra (20%–50% higher).
• Type of content: Technical, academic, or niche subject matter often demands higher rates.
• Client budget: We may offer flexible pricing for startups, non-profits, or repeat clients.