How Much to Pay an Editor

Nemanja947

I am currently in the process of editing my first book. I am wondering how much I should pay my editor. I have seen a range of prices, from $0.01 per word to $0.05 per word.

Ariana632

This is a difficult question to answer because it varies so much depending on the editor, the project, the level of editing required, and other factors. It is important to discuss your budget with the editor upfront so that you can make sure you are both on the same page. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay anywhere from $0.015 to $0.035 per word for editing services. So, for a 80,000-word novel, you could be looking at a bill anywhere from $1,200 to $2,800. Of course, this is just a general range, and your actual costs could be higher or lower depending on the factors mentioned above.

crazybird1

It really depends on your project and your editor's experience. A good rule of thumb is to budget about 2-5% of your total project cost for editing. So, if you're writing a 80,000-word novel, you could expect to pay between $1,600 and $4,000 for editing services. Of course, this is just a rough estimate, and your actual costs may be higher or lower.