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EDWARDS
Writing, Editing & Proofreading
Only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.
- Dag Hammerskjold, Markings
Editing
Writing without editing is like high school chemistry — there's a lot of powerful stuff, but it can all blow up at any time!
A good editor can take good writing and make it great. How? Understanding the author's intent, streamlining content, and just providing another perspective are a few of the ways hiring a good editor can improve your writing.
In My Portfolio, check out some of the projects on which I've acted as editor. And if you have a project of your own that you'd like to run by an accomplished editor, contact me.
Sample Rates
Proofreading: $35/hour for typical corporate materials (marketing collateral, newsletters, Web sites, etc.) or $3.50 per book page (400 words).
Copyediting: $40/hour
or $4 per book page (400 words).
Editing/Rewriting: $45/hour.
Writing
Advertising Copywriting: $50 per hour.
Newspaper or Magazine Articles: $50 per hour.
Press Releases: With no research needed, $150 for first page, $100 for each additional page. If research is required, then bill at usual copywriting rate of $50 per hour.