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Proofreading ($.01-$.02/word; minimum charge $49)
- proofreading includes correcting 1) spelling errors, 2) grammatical errors, and 3) errors in diction
- proofreading DOES NOT include any formatting or style-guide edits, or content editing
- pricing is based on how heavy an edit is required: light ($.01/word), medium ($.015/word), or heavy ($.02/word)
- the proofreading rate will be determined by CWC staff and sent to the client in the form of an estimate
- if the client accepts the estimate, 50% of the cost will be due before the project begins, and the rest once the project is complete
Copy Editing ($.02/word minimum; minimum charge $49)
- copy editing includes correcting 1) spelling errors, 2) grammatical errors, and 3) errors in diction
- copy editing includes any formatting or style-guide edits
- copy editing includes light editing of content, such as suggested changes to 1) awkward phrasing and 2) redundancies found in the manuscript
- pricing is based on how heavy an edit is required, with a light edit beginning at $.02/word
- the copy editing rate will be determined by CWC staff and sent to the client in the form of an estimate
- if the client accepts the estimate, 50% of the cost will be due before the project begins, and the rest once the project is complete