Rates

Clear, Flexible, Fair Pricing

At Edit Experts, I believe professional editing should be both high-quality and accessible. That’s why I offer flexible pricing options tailored to your unique project—whether you're preparing an academic article, polishing a novel, or finalizing a technical report.

To help you plan your budget, the table below outlines estimated per-word rates for proofreading, copy editing, and developmental editing across different document types.

These rates are provided as a general guide—the exact amount depends on the level of work involved and the complexity of the material.

You can choose from per-word, per-hour, or per-project pricing depending on what works best for your goals, timeline, and budget.

I align my rates with the industry standards set by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and offer clear, detailed quotes before any work begins.

Estimated Per-Word Rates (¢/word)

Service Type	Academic	Fiction	Nonfiction	Technical
Proofreading	2.0–5.0¢	1.2–2.0¢	2.0–3.0¢	2.5–4.0¢
Copy Editing	3.0–6.0¢	2.0–3.0¢	3.0–4.0¢	4.0–6.0¢
Developmental	4.0–7.0¢	3.0–4.0¢	4.0–5.0¢	5.0–7.0¢

Note: Rates are listed in USD cents per word (¢/word) and may vary based on your project's length, document condition, and turnaround time.

What Clients Say...

"With respect and honesty, Edit Experts perfects your work. They are quick, accurate, and always reliable."
— Al Gauthier, Living Barefoot

"Edit Expert's work on my manuscripts means that I have much more confidence when sending the final product to my client."
— Gail Barrington, PhD, Barrington Research Group, Inc.

"The editing was excellent and picked up many of the subtle formatting issues that we needed."
— Andrea Rutherford, Illumina Research Partners

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