How much to charge for editing 1000 words?

Elisa_grov

I am a freelance editor, and I am wondering how much I should charge to edit 1000 words. I am not a native English speaker, but I have been editing for a few years now. I am looking for a fair price. I am also looking for advice on how to negotiate prices with clients.I am a freelance editor, and I am wondering how much I should charge to edit 1000 words. I am not a native English speaker, but I have been editing for a few years now. I am looking for a fair price. I am also looking for advice on how to negotiate prices with clients.

heavyduck

This is a question that can only really be answered by taking a look at the document in question and evaluating the level of editing that would be required. That being said, as a general guide, you could charge anywhere from $0.10 to $0.30 per word for editing services. So, for a document that is 1000 words in length, you could charge anywhere from $100 to $300.

sergio_leon

That really depends on the level of editing required, the subject matter of the document, the complexity of the language, the deadlines, etc.

For a quick estimate, many copy editors or line editors charge between 0.5 and 1 cent per word, so for 1000 words, that would be $5-$10. However, this is just a rough estimate, and you should always ask for a quote from the editor before hiring them, to get a more accurate price.

Here are a few links with more information about pricing for editing services:

https://the-ebook-editor.com/how-much-should-an-editor-charge/
https://www.scribendi.com/advice/how_much_should_i_charge_for_editing.en.html
https://www.kirkus.com/indie/2015/02/pricing-your-self-published-book-for-editing-and-proofreading/