How long does it take to proofread 15000 words?

josine_mendes

Assuming you're an average reader and you have a decent grasp of grammar, it would probably take you about an hour or two to proofread a 15,000 word document. Of course, this is just a rough estimate - it could take less time or it could take more, depending on the individual.

organicladybug2

Assuming you already have the text written and just need to proofread it, it would take approximately 4-5 hours to proofread 15,000 words. This includes checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, as well as making sure the overall structure and flow of the text is good. If you need to do more than just proofread the text, such as edit it for clarity or style, then it would take longer.

lazybird834

Assuming you want a thorough proofread:

At a rate of 250 words per hour, it would take you 60 hours to proofread 15,000 words. This calculation does not take into account any time that may need to be spent researching particular language usage, grammar rules, or style issues.

If you proofread at a rate of 500 words per hour, it would take you 30 hours to proofread 15,000 words.

It is important to note that the time it takes to proofread a document also depends on the level of detail required. A light proofread may take half the time of a thorough proofread.