1. Proofreading
Rate: $0.01–$0.015 per word
Description:
Proofreading is the final polish before publication or submission. This service targets surface-level errors only, including:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Typos
- Minor formatting issues
- Basic sentence-level corrections
Ideal For: Final drafts ready for printing, submission, or formatting.
2. Editing & Revision (Copyediting / Line Editing)
Rate: $0.02–$0.04 per word
Description:
A deeper level of editing focused on improving flow, clarity, and readability. Includes:
- Sentence restructuring
- Tone and voice consistency
- Grammar and punctuation refinement
- Word choice improvement
- Readability and stylistic enhancement
- Light reorganization where necessary
Ideal For: Writers preparing their drafts for agents, publishers, or final proofing.
3. Developmental Editing
Rate: $0.04–$0.06 per word
Description:
A comprehensive, big-picture critique of your manuscript’s core structure and storytelling. Includes:
- Plot structure and pacing
- Character arcs and motivations
- Worldbuilding depth
- Scene analysis and sequencing
- Theme clarity
- Chapter-by-chapter recommendations
Ideal For: Novelists needing guidance before revisions or rewrites.
4. Manuscript Evaluation
Rate: $250–$500 (flat rate, depending on manuscript length)
Description:
A high-level review of your manuscript with a detailed editorial letter covering:
- Story strengths and weaknesses
- Character and worldbuilding analysis
- Marketability and genre fit
- Revision suggestions and next steps
5. Writer for Hire / Author Services
Rate: $0.10–$0.20 per word
(or $50–$100 per page depending on complexity)
Description:
Professional writing services tailored to your needs, including:
- Website copy
- Articles & features
- Short fiction
- Nonfiction content
- Creative storytelling for personal or brand use
6. Ghostwriting
Rate:
- $1.50–$3.00 per page, or
- $0.25–$0.50 per word (long-form projects)
Description:
Confidential writing services shaped around your ideas, voice, and goals. Includes:
- Voice-matching
- Research and interviews
- Outlining and development
- Full-length project creation under your name
- Complete anonymity and confidentiality
7. Blog Writing
Rates:
- 300–500 words: $50–$75
- 600–1,000 words: $100–$150
- 1,500+ words: $200+
Description:
SEO-friendly, researched blog posts tailored to your brand or tone. Includes one revision.
8. Academic Editing & Writing Support
Academic Editing: $0.03–$0.05 per word
Academic Writing Support: Starting at $150
Description:
Support includes:
- Structural and clarity edits
- Argument strengthening
- Citation/style formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- Line-level notes to guide revision
(Ethical guidelines followed — no ghostwriting graded assignments.)
9. Reader Services
Rate: $50–$150 depending on manuscript length
Description:
Reader Services provides a general, non-editorial impression of your work from the perspective of an engaged, experienced reader. Includes:
- A one-page reaction summary
- General impressions of pacing, characters, and plot
- Noting standout strengths and areas of confusion
- No line edits or in-text corrections
Ideal For: Writers seeking initial feedback before edits.
10. Beta Reader Services
Rate: $0.005–$0.01 per word
Description:
A deeper reader experience offering structured feedback after a full read-through. Includes:
- Feedback on character development and believability
- Notes on pacing, plot cohesion, and worldbuilding
- Reader-level reactions to emotional beats and twists
- Highlighting plot holes or inconsistencies
- A 2–4 page feedback report
Ideal For: Authors preparing for revision, agent queries, or developmental editing.