LongHare Content and Editorial Services

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Rates & Services

For Publishers
Rates quoted are in line with those recommended by the Editorial Freelancers Association. Actual rates are negotiated based on client's and project's needs.

  • Development & Substantive Editing ($50/hour)
  • Copyediting ($30-$50/hour)
  • Proofreading ($30/hour)
  • Indexing ($40-$60/hour)

For Busineses, Nonprofits, Students
I can write and edit for a general audience on most subjects. I am happy to edit academic and other content requiring a high degree of subject matter expertise. I will ensure that documents are properly formatted—including top matter, figures and tables, citations, bibliographies, and indexes—and written in clear, correct English.

  • Light Copyedit (10-13 pp/hour @ $35/hour)
  • Heavy Copyedit (3-9 pp/hour @$35/hour)
  • Proofreading ($30/hour)
  • Indexing ($40-$60/hour)
  • Writing/ghostwriting ($0.05/word)

For Authors
Authors have a different range of needs from publishers and other organizations. Publishers know how long a project should take and make projections to come up with a budget; authors often have no idea of the process or expense. Publishers have established standards, specifications, and styles; authors usually have a draft manuscript and a lot of questions. In my experience, a single-round  edit is a disservice to authors, regardless of whether the goal is traditional or self-publishing. A simple proofread is always inadequate and often impossible. Any attentive reading of the manuscript will kick out problems that require some action on the author's part, and any action on the author's part means that the editor must take another gander at the revised draft. It's just the way things work. Below are ballpark estimates for typical projects. My actual quote for a project is based on how long I calculate a project should take, using factors such as word count and how close the manuscript is to being ready for publication. I require a sample of 5-10 pages from the middle of the manuscript. I will return a sample edit on 3-5 of those pages with feedback and a quote. There is no charge for the sample edit.

  • Short Works up to 20,000 Words ($0.07/word)
    Includes first-round edit for story/structure problems and significant issues the author will want to address; second-round copyedit; third-round review of revisions; manuscript formatted for submission to publisher/agent or e-book upload. Additional rounds of revisions are not unusual and charges will apply.
  • Long Works up to 100,000 Words ($4,000 and up)
    Includes first-round edit for story/structure problems and significant issues the author will want to address; second-round copyedit. Additional rounds of revisions are not unusual and charges will apply. I strongly recommend proofreading by another set of eyes.
  • Proofreading ($0.02/word)
    I will proofread uploaded e-books, galleys, or final draft manuscript pages, but only for books that have been professionally edited. I do not proofread long works that I have edited myself.
  • Coaching ($50/hour)
    I will provide feedback and guidance for authors who want it. This is not a manuscript critique or beta read—if I have to read an entire book, given my hourly rate, a package deal provides more bang for the buck. Coaching is for writers who have a goal in mind and a problem they need help getting past to reach their goal.