pip@theproofroom.co.uk
07810 322590

Prices

A fixed price from the start

I charge for my time, at a fixed rate, for these reasons:

  • It is clear and straightforward.
  • When you’re working to a budget you want to know how much something will cost before you start.

I will only charge you for what you want me to do. Whether you are looking for a basic proofread, a ‘light’ or ‘substantive’ edit, or even an entire re-write, I will help you achieve the standard you require and will focus the work accordingly.
I am trained to use British Standard Institute (BSI) proof correction marks clearly and confidently. If your work is on-screen, I am trained in digital proofreading and can work with Portable Document Format (PDF) adaptation. Alternatively, if you supply your work in Word (or a similar program) I am happy to ‘proof-edit’ or use track changes – depending on your needs. If you require copywriting services, I will format the copy according to your wishes.

I am happy to negotiate a day rate for longer projects, if requested.

Help me to help you

Details about your individual proofreading, editing or copywriting enquiry help me to schedule work appropriately and meet important deadlines. Please call +44 (0)7810 322590 or send me an email.

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Proofreading

£28

per hour

  1. BSI mark-up
  2. Check spelling
  3. Check grammar
  4. Check punctuation
  5. Check spacing
  6. Follow house-style

Digital Proofreading

£28

per hour

  1. Choice of mark-up
  2. PDF adaptation
  3. Track changes
  4. Proof-edit
  5. Check websites
  6. Safe file management

Editing

£34

per hour

  1. Improve readability
  2. Check facts
  3. Examine context
  4. Deliver continuity
  5. Maximise consistency
  6. Seek clarity

Copywriting

£42

per hour

  1. Define tone of voice
  2. Engage readership
  3. Capture interest
  4. Focus expression
  5. Vitalize copy
  6. Increase sales

Helpful Information

I proofread between 2000 and 3500 words per hour. The following factors affect my work rate:

  • required level of proofreading or editing
  • presence / absence of style-sheet or brief
  • subject difficulty (I don’t know much about Greek hieroglyphics – sorry!)
  • project length
  • previous editing / copy-editing input

Meeting your deadline is my absolute priority. Proofreading requires intense concentration so I cannot work for hours at a time and remain efficient. Deadlines need to be planned. For this reason, I do not offer an ‘express’ or ‘same day’ service.

My reputation rests on my ability to avoid mistakes and I am, by nature, meticulous. Any errors made will be rectified at my own expense. Occasionally, if your budget (or your schedule) turns out to be too tight, meeting an acceptable standard can be challenging. I am happy to minimise corrections, at your request, to meet your budget.
Prices reflect the minimum professional standards suggested by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and the National Union of Journalists.

Payment should be made via bank transfer within 30 days of invoicing.