I work with a variety of materials — including academic manuscripts, book indexes, and corporate communications. Here are some of the ways I can help you:
Editing
Light copyediting (checking for straightforward typos or inconsistencies of grammar, spelling, and formatting)
Heavy copyediting, also called line editing (all of the above, plus flagging issues with clarity and style)
indexing
Back-of-the-book, topic-based indexes
Special index types, such as indexes of names, modern authors, or primary sources
Academic manuscript preparation
Format for the style requirements of a particular publisher or journal
Format footnote and bibliography citations
Prepare the list of illustrations, list of abbreviations, table of contents, or other accompanying items
Rates
Rates vary depending on your specific needs and the complexity of the project, but are generally within the guidelines provided by the Editorial Freelancers Association, found here:
- Light copyediting: $0.02–$0.05 per word
- Heavy copyediting: $0.05–$0.10 per word
- Indexing: $3–$6 per indexed page
I’m happy to do a free sample edit of a few pages so you have a sense of my approach.