Why should I hire an editor?

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There are lots of reasons to hire an editor. It could be that you believe in investing in a service that will make your project the best it can be. Maybe you're brilliant in your field, but writing and grammar aren't your strong point. Maybe you need a native English speaker to look over your work. Perhaps you've been struggling with your book manuscript and need a pair of professionally trained eyes to give you guidance.

 

Even if you ARE a brilliant and strong writer, it's still worth hiring an editor because we all have a harder time spotting typos and mistakes in our own writing than we do in others'. You can read why that is here.

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How do you decide your rates?

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All of my hourly rates are the industry standard, as described by the Editorial Freelancers Association. You can see their editorial rate chart here.

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How do you price big projects?

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I will ask you to send me a short sample (usually 10-15 pages) from the beginning of your manuscript, so I can get an idea of what kind of shape the text is in. Then, I will estimate the number of hours it will take me to complete the project and present you with a quote. If you agree to the quote, I begin the edits. I prefer to do it this way so that both sides agree in advance to what they think is a fair price and so there are no surprises at the end of the project.

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I have a short story or creative nonfiction essay that is longer than 8,000 words. What is the rate for that?

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Any manuscripts above 8,000 words fall under the developmental editing category.

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Is a developmental editor the same thing as a beta reader?

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No. A beta reader will read your manuscript and give you their opinion of it, which is usually a short (few paragraphs) general impression of what they liked and didn't like. A developmental editor interacts heavily with the manuscript while reading by leaving in-text comments and gives extensive feedback at the end that is focused on more craft-driven areas like structure, plot, and characterization.

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Can I pay in a currency other than dollars?

 

I accept USD (American dollars) and EUR (euro). If you would like to pay in EUR, I will adjust the price according to the current exchange rate.

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