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#CHARGES FOR FORMATTING MANUSCRIPTS HOW TO#

Developmental editing: $.08 per word, or $5,600 total.

The other total calculations also use their respective average rates.įor a 70,000-word book, your editing costs could be: For instance, the EFA lists basic copyediting of 5–10 pages per hour at a cost of $30–$40 per hour, so I’ve assumed 7.5 pages per hour at a cost of $35 per hour. (Tip: they also list per-hour and per-word rates for writing work.)įor comparison purposes, let’s look at the editing rates and use an average page-per-hour and an average hourly rate. They break down editing into five subcategories and list proofreading as a separate category. The EFA rates page lists various editing and writing tasks and their attendant hourly rates as self-reported by EFA members who took the rates survey.

Many writers point to the Editorial Freelancers Association rates page as a guide toward setting editorial rates.

There’s obviously a lot of room in there, so let’s break down some hard numbers and actual rates. For developmental editing - the higher level stuff - you’ll be looking at $5,000-$10,000 per book. That said, for copyediting/proofreading, you’re generally looking at $1,000-$3,000 per book. How much an editor costs, as with any self-publishing service, depends on a lot of factors.

#CHARGES FOR FORMATTING MANUSCRIPTS HOW TO#

How to Compare Editing Costs (free download).What’s your editor’s experience level and/or demand? 7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Editor.