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How do I work with you? What’s the workflow?
We can customize the workflow as needed, but here’s the usual process:
- You contact me with your requirements with details such as:
- Type of document
- Word length
- Kind of work required (e.g., copyediting/proofreading/presentation)
- Required style, if any
- Deadline
- Any other relevant details (useful information that you can provide beforehand)
- If you wish to have a no-risk sample edit, you can email the document to me and I will send back the sample. If you decide to hire me, the time I spent on the sample edit will be added to the cost of the whole project.
- I provide a quotation. We can then discuss whether we are a good match.
- We agree on clear terms (e.g., the timeline of deliverables, payment schedule) and you send me the document(s) if you haven’t already.
- For larger projects, I ask that you make an upfront deposit (up to 50% of the quote).
- I submit a draft for review.
- You check the draft and provide feedback.
- I finalize the document and return it to you.
- You make the final payment (give me private feedback and submit a testimonial too please!). Project complete 🙂
What is your rate? How much will this cost?
I offer an affordable rate for excellent value. My clients have told me that I exceeded their expectations and most have come back for more.
My usual practice is to quote a per-hour rate in the range of EUR25-30. I’m happy to provide per 1,000 words if you prefer.
The quotation and final price will depend on the requirements of the individual project. Please contact me for a commitment-free sample edit and consultation.
My rate is informed by suggested rates published by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (UK).
How do I make payment?
I accept payment in USD and EUR via bank transfer/Transferwise (if you sign up via this link, you’ll get a free transfer to try it out). We can also discuss alternative arrangements (e.g., PayPal).
How do I know which editing service I should request?
It depends on what stage your work is at. Here’s a table to serve as a rough guide.
| Status | It needs… | File types | Best service |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ Text, tables & figures, and all other parts of document is finalized ☐ Grammar, spelling, etc. has been checked & corrected ☐ A supervisor / colleague / editor has constructively reviewed your work & you’ve addressed all concerns ☐ Structure & formatting are complete | Final check for any typos, consistency, errors in type | PDF, Word | Proofreading |
| ☐ Draft is as complete as you can make it, including tables & figures ☐ Grammar, syntax, spelling, style, etc., have been carefully checked & polished ☐ References / bibliography are complete & in the correct format ☐ Someone (colleague, friend, etc.) has read it & given you feedback ☐ You’ve addressed the feedback | A ‘surface’ clean-up: Check for correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, consistency, application of style, completeness of document (no missing components). Spot-check references / bibliography. | Word, etc. | Level 1 Simple copyediting |
| ☐ Content of draft is complete; you’ve put in all the points you want ☐ Tables & figures are created & in place ☐ References / bibliography are complete & in the correct format ☐ Someone (colleague, friend, etc.) has read it & given you feedback ☐ You’ve addressed the feedback | A deeper review: Check for compelling overall structure, logic, clarity of argument, sufficiency of evidence & citations. Plus the ‘surface’ clean-up: Check for correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, consistency, application of style, completeness of document (no missing components). Spot-check of references / bibliography. | Word, etc. | Level 2 Intensive copyediting |
If you’re a non-native English speaker (‘English as a Foreign Language’ or EFL writer), you may want to opt for Level 2 intensive copyediting, to make sure that you are also following the logical structure required by English writing.
Read more: What do you need? Copyediting vs. proofreading to understand the differences between those two services.
What file formats do you work with?
- For copyediting/proofreading, I usually work in Word with tracked changes, PDF, or Google Docs. (If you work in Pages, let’s discuss.) Currently, I do not work in LaTeX.
- For presentations, it will be PowerPoint (other formats to be discussed).
- For personal academic website text, I suggest using Word with tracked changes or a Google Doc. If the situation calls for it, RTF or plain text is possible. I can also directly work on a WordPress post/page if you prefer.
Other questions?
Feel free to contact me with other questions.