While each quote is customized to your needs and project specifics, I use the following guidelines when pricing editing services. All editing passes, regardless of genre or level, include reading for sensitivity and conscious language. All rates are listed in USD.
Quotes for most larger projects include a deposit to reserve your spot and account for the extra communication and behind-the-scenes work that supports the editing process. Deposits are determined based on project schedule and scope.
Publishing has never been a level playing field: the industry is overwhelmingly white, from authors and editors to agents and publishers. It’s also predominantly male, cisgender, heterosexual, and abled. This is changing thanks to organizations like Row House Publishing, We Need Diverse Books, and Editors of Color, but there’s a long way to go.
If you’re a member of a marginalized community (or several) and you’d like to work together but cost is a barrier in accessing editing services, please reach out and we can explore custom quotes. I can also direct you to several trusted and talented colleagues with a variety of backgrounds and service options if I’m fully booked. Your story deserves to be told!
For more information on diversity imbalances in publishing, see the detailed breakdown in the Diversity Baseline Survey by Lee & Low Books. Hadassah Damien has a great resource on creating economic accessibility with sliding scales. My newsletter also features additional resources and creators! You can sign up for Wild Words below.
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