All prices listed are negotiable, but are set competitively in consideration of CIEP recommended rates.
Costs for additional services (such as design work, sensitivity reads, fact-checking, permissions, research, ghost- or copywriting) can be agreed by hourly rate or set-fee, depending on the complexity of a project.
Editorial consultation
£50
sample read, meeting, formal editorial letter and access to resources
Development edit
£30 per hour
a comprehensive edit focused on style, tone, pacing, plot and structure
Line edit
£25 per hour
a line-by-line, section-by-section edit focused on consistency
Copyediting & proofreading
£25 per hour
a thorough read and edit, focused on clarity, continuity and form
Proofreading only
£20 per hour
fact-checking, formatting, language standardisation, spelling and grammar
There is also an option for individuals to pay it forward by donating or increasing their payment to support those who can’t afford it.
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