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AS of 1 JULY 2009 the rates for ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL copyediting/proofreading will be:
The rate for COMMERCIAL copyediting/proofreading will be USD35 (DKK200) PER SUBMITTED PAGE. The rate for COPYWRITING will be USD60 (DKK330)/1000 words. N.B. Documents sent to me by 23.59, 30 June 2009 (as per e-mail time stamp) will be invoiced at the current rates. Proofreading and copyediting identify and eliminate written errors, significantly enhancing the professional credibility, accessibility, and impact of your documents. Copyediting is done to original manuscripts (direct from the author), while proofreading is done to printers' proofs (the preliminary printing done by the publisher). PROFESSIONAL and ACADEMIC documents (e.g. articles, manuscripts, proposals, theses, dissertations) are rated according to word-count and the level of copyediting or proofreading required: LIGHT copyediting addresses spelling, punctuation, and minor grammatical or usage errors in an otherwise well-written and consistent document. This is the most economical option, but does not address more substantial problems. MODERATE copyediting covers more substantial grammar, spelling, and punctuation problems, and also addresses imprecise/inappropriate word usage, repetitiousness, wordiness, and sentence construction. This option addresses a wide range of problems that may undermine the professionalism of a fundamentally strong and well-written document. HEAVY copyediting involves extensive changes to correct serious problems with grammar, spelling, punctuation, word usage, and sentence/paragraph structure. A significant amount of rewriting or other work is required for the document to meet professional standards.
You select the desired level of proofreading, but will be informed, after a preliminary reading, if the level selected is inappropriate; you may then reconsider your choice, if you wish. COMMERCIAL documents (e.g. advertising, brochures, websites) are rated on a per-page basis; the rate is USD35 (DKK155) per submitted page, regardless of the level of copyediting or proofreading involved. A 5000 word document will typically be proofread within 24 to 72 hours, although this depends on the extent of proofreading or copyediting (i.e. light, medium, or heavy) and editor workload, of which you will be advised. The rates for RUSH JOBS depend on the degree of time compression involved (e.g. a job that is turned around in 25% less time than it would normally require would have an added fee of 25% of the base cost). Work is rushed only at the request of the customer (never without your prior consent). Please be aware that it is not always possible to carry out a rush job, and if this is the case, you will be informed immediately. ADDITIONAL SERVICES (by author request only; fees for these services are added to the base rate): EXTENDED FORMATTING: This applies to extensive formatting of manuscripts of 25,000 or more words, or those composed of two or more separate documents. The fee is USD35 (DKK200) for each 25,000 words of single documents/for each separate document comprising a single manuscript. INTERNAL CROSS-CHECK of IN-TEXT CITATIONS and BIBLIOGRAPHY: flat rate of USD50 (DKK270)
COPYWRITING Copywriting rates are the same for both commercial and professional/academic documents. With the exception of ghost-writing (a separate service), requests for articles or papers that carry someone else’s authorship (e.g. journal articles, academic work) cannot be accepted. Copywriting is USD50 (DKK300) per 1000 words, with a 1000-word minimum fee. For both copyeding and copywriting, please indicate the form of English you prefer (e.g. US/UK, formal/other) as specifically as possible. Unless an alternative is requested, the Microsoft Word® Reviewing option will be used for copyediting and proofreading.
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As a volunteer of two years for the Mammalogy department at the American Museum of Natural History: cataloguing of printed material, care of archival materials, handling and categorisation of fossils; Illustration, photography, graphic design; Tutor (English literacy and acquisition, art history), tour guide (New York City), personal shopper, cake and gift basket designer, courier. * Out of respect for privacy, names of other persons are not listed; references are, however, available on request in the case of all legitimate inquiries. |
