How much to pay for editing services?

Baldemar_Ribeiro

I am considering hiring someone to edit my manuscript. How much should I expect to pay?I am wondering what is a reasonable price to pay someone to edit my manuscript. I have seen prices all over the internet, and I want to make sure I am not being taken advantage of. I am also curious as to what people think is a reasonable amount of time to expect an editor to spend on a project.

Also485

This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on a number of factors, including the length of the document, the level of editing required, the editor's experience and qualifications, and the turnaround time. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay anywhere from $5 to $30 per page for basic editing, and $30 to $70 per page for more detailed editing. Of course, these rates will vary depending on the editor, so it's always best to get a quote from a few different editors before making a decision.

lazyfish651

The amount you pay a professional editor depends on the length and complexity of your manuscript, as well as the editor's experience and qualifications. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to pay about 1 to 2 cents per word for a basic copy edit, and 2 to 3 cents per word for a more comprehensive edit. So, for a 80,000-word novel, you would be looking at paying anywhere from $800 to $2,400.

Of course, there are a lot of variables that can affect the cost of editing, including the type of edit you need, the turnaround time you need, and the editor's experience and qualifications. If you're not sure what kind of edit you need, or how much it should cost, it's always best to ask around for recommendations or get a few bids from different editors before making a decision.