FAQS
INCLUDED ON THIS PAGE:
- Contracts
- Cost
- Format
- Requirements
- Sample Edits
- Scheduling
- Types of Editing
- Further Questions
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CONTRACTS
Upon scheduling your project, you will receive a contract via e-mail. The contract will specify the project, the payment required, and the projected dates for completion. The contract must be completed and full payment sent via Paypal before work will begin on your manuscript.
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COST
Please see individual pages regarding the cost of each service. Prices are subject to change without notice. The cost for your service will be set in your contract and will not change once that contract has been submitted.
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FORMAT REQUIREMENTS
All manuscripts must be submitted in Word, as a .doc file.
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PAYMENT
Full payment is required before work may begin. All online payments will be made through Paypal and will include a 2% Paypal fee.
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REFUNDS
Refunds (minus a service fee) are provided per conditions set forth in the contract.
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SAMPLE EDITS
Do you provide sample edits?
Yes. Please see the page Sample Edits.
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SCHEDULING
If I am able to accept your manuscript for editing, I will let you know as soon as possible and set up possible dates. Typical turnaround time is approximately seven days for up to 50,000 words, two weeks for up to 80,000 words, and three weeks for 80,000+ words. Why so long? Because good editing takes time and multiple passes. Rereading a 50,000-word manuscript is much easier (and shorter) than rereading 100,000 words.
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TYPES OF EDITING
Still not sure what you need from an editor? Try checking out these resources for questions you might want to ask.
“How Can We Identify a Good Editor?” by Jami Gold
Editorial Freelancers Association General Resources Page (includes codes of conduct and average rates charts)
“Ten Things Your Freelance Editor Might Not Tell You–But Should” by Brian Klems
“Hiring a Freelance Editor: A Step-by-Step Guide” by Tiffany T. Cole
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FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS
Please contact me via the contact page.
