Many people have no idea whether they need editing or proofreading, and at what level.
We usually do not quote until we have seen an example of the text, and know the purpose, length and audience for the final document. The following rates are, therefore, guidelines only.
We read the text meticulously, word-by-word and line-by-line, from front cover to back cover.
We make corrections and creative suggestions for improvement using Microsoft Word Track Changes.
We align all editing with the author’s voice, style and message, and with the target reader and purpose of the publication.
We apply US or Australian/UK standards depending on the target market.
Have a look at the four different levels of editing service below.
Job cost calculations are based on word count.
The rates below are guidelines and final quotes will be generated once the work has been evaluated.
This service is used for documents that are already edited. Once proofread, the document is ready for print. The following are addressed: spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and basic text format. There is only one round of edits and no checking of print proofs. Once the Basic Proofread is completed, the document is ready for print.
This service is suitable for transcriptions. It addresses: spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, text format PLUS basic sentence structure, word choice and flow. It is not recommended for manuscripts for publishing where attention is required for order, flow, structure, advanced word choice, jargon and use of similes, metaphors etc. This service normally allows for one round of edits (there may be exceptions).
This is the standard service used by authors and ESL students. It addresses: spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, text format, refining and clarifying word choice and language, phrasing, advanced sentence structure, voice, style, logic, medium flow and topic repetition. More attention is given to order. Two rounds of edits. Light content and structural editing might be applied when necessary.
Your ideas may be great, but your document needs help to make sure it is cohesive, flows well, is logical and your message clear. The overall structure requires a lot of attention. This service includes all aspects of the other services plus a considerable amount of restructuring and content editing. This may involve moving sentences and paragraphs and sometimes re-writing. Possibly a lot of attention to formatting. Two rounds of edits.
A Project Agreement will be drawn up for each project, which The Write Impression and the client are to sign prior to commencement of project.
For projects over $200 and under $500: A 10% deposit is required. Final payment is made after Final Edit is complete.
For projects $500 and over: A 50% deposit is required and 50% payment on completion of final edit.
Invoices are payable immediately. A final invoice is generated at the end of the final edit. Documents are not to be published until proof of final payment is made.
The Write Impression holds no responsibility for any errors found in the final printed document after the final copy is dispatched to the owner/client, though all human efforts will be made to ensure there are none.
All final materials remain the sole property of the client, subsequent to full payment of accounts. The contents of any proofreading/copyediting projects are regarded as confidential and will not be distributed beyond myself (or such servants or agents of mine who are similarly bound by this confidentiality) nor discussed verbally or via written communications with third parties without prior permission of the client as per the signed Project Agreement.
You will be happy with our work! We care about your project and will support you in your goals 100%. However, we will point out that my staff and I are human and therefore can make human errors. Documents will be proofread/copyedited precisely, to the best of our abilities. However, the onus is on the owner of the copy to ensure it is correct before going to print. The Write Impression holds no responsibility after the final edited copy is dispatched to the client.