levels of editing & rates

Before seeing which rates may apply to the services you prefer, it may benefit you to learn about the edits available.
There are 4 different levels of editing offered:
  • proofreading
  • copy editing
  • mechanical editing
  • developmental editing
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Proofreading includes correcting spelling, grammar, word use, and punctuation.

Current rates are from CAD $0.015-0.025 per word, depending on turnaround time.
Copy editing includes proofreading and correcting consistency, style, and technical issues.

Current rates are from CAD $0.0275-0.04 per word, depending on turnaround time.
Mechanical editing includes copy editing academic writing and the application of a specific citation or referencing style, such as APA and MLA.

​Current rates are from CAD $0.04-0.05 per word, depending on turnaround time.
Developmental editing includes copy editing professional writing, and checks for details from start to end. A quick call, chat via email or an outline may be needed as guidance.

Current rates are from CAD $0.045-0.055 per word, depending on turnaround time.
The definitions above are based on the articles from Archway Publishing and Edit Republic.

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types of editing

For academic written work, such as:
- dissertations
​- research projects
- written assignments​
Please note that the work must be complete and at least 2000 words.
For professional written work, such as:
​- novels
- novellas
- short stories
​Please note that the work must be complete and at least 4000 words. Genres accepted at this time are: romance, short story, children's, and non-fiction.