Doctoral Researcher, Film Producer, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Councillor
My Book Editing Rate Card
Developmental Editing
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Structure and plot analysis (fiction)
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Argument flow and clarity (non-fiction)
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Chapter organisation
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Character development and pacing
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Theme and tone consistency
£0.015 – £0.035 per word
Rate: £750 – £2,000 (for 60,000–90,000 words)
Line Editing
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Sentence flow and rhythm
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Word choice and vocabulary
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Tone and voice consistency
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Transitions and paragraph structure
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Dialogue refinement (fiction)
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£0.012 – £0.025 per word
Rate: £600 – £1,500
Copyediting
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Grammar, punctuation, and syntax
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Spelling and typos
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Consistency in tense, names, and style
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Style guide adherence (e.g., Chicago Manual, APA, etc.)
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Fact-checking (basic)
£0.01 – £0.018 per word
Rate: £500 – £1,200
Or (£30–£45/hour)
Proofreading
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Last check for typos, errors, formatting issues
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Correcting layout inconsistencies
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Checking page numbers, headers, and other design elements
£0.006 – £0.012 per word
Rate: £300 – £700
Manuscript Critique/
Manuscript Assessment
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General feedback on strengths and weaknesses
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Marketability and genre fit
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Suggestions for next steps
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Suitability for publishing goals (traditional vs. self-publishing)
Rate: £250 – £700
Sensitivity Reading
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Cultural, racial, gender, disability, or religious accuracy
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Feedback on potentially problematic language or tropes
£0.005 – £0.015 per word
Flate: £300 – £600
Formatting and Pre-publishing Services
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For self-publishing authors or publishers:
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Interior formatting for print (e.g., InDesign or Word setup)
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eBook formatting (ePub, Kindle)
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Indexing and TOC creation
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Final layout proofing
Rates:
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Print Layout Formatting (InDesign or Word): £200 – £500
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eBook Formatting (ePub/Kindle): £100 – £300
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Indexing: £10 – £15 per indexable page
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Proofing final layout: £100 – £300
Optional Add-ons or Bundles
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Blurb and back cover copy editing; £30 – £100
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Author coaching £50 – £100/hour