Proofreading costs

Charges for proofreading are based on word count, for all document types.

Up to 1,000 words – minimum charge £10

Over 1,000 words – £7.50 per thousand words (or part)

For example:

2,000 words = £15 (ie, 2 x £7.50)

2,400 words = £22.50 (ie, 3 x £7.50)

Any word count should include wording in tables, captions, headings etc, as these all need checking.

You might find the following links useful:

Free PDF word counter

Free web page word counter

Editing costs

For editing, the cost is based on the time the job will take, not word count. Documents range from simple to complex, and, of course, the writing quality may vary too!

Editing of any document costs from £25.

Quotes are based on a seen sample of the writing to be edited – just email me a document or website link, with a note about the intended audience and any deadline, and I will give you a price for your project. There’s no obligation.

Sample projects

Projects can vary widely in the time taken per 1,000 words. Quotes are based on the type and quality of the written text.

Here are some examples of projects that I have worked on, with their costs. (Collating, copying and sending documents in various formats to the client takes more time, but is all included in the cost.)