SPECIAL NO-OBLIGATION OFFER!

For works over 100 pages, the first ten pages are free. This not only lets you judge the quality of my work for yourself; it also saves you a few dollars and enables me to give you an estimate for the rest of the manuscript. I usually ask prospective clients to email me the first part of their Literature Review first. If you decide you want to go ahead with me, you can send larger files via my upload service.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Proofreading and correction of written papers (Undergraduate)	$25.00 per hour or $5.00 per page, whichever is the less. (Minimum charge  $25)
Proofreading and correction of written papers (Honours and Post-Graduate)	$30.00 per hour or $6.00 per page, whichever is the less. (Minimum charge  $30.00)
Proofreading and commentary on other written material, fiction and non-fiction	$2.50 per page for the first 20 pages; $2.00 per page for the next 20 pages $1.00 per page thereafter. (Minimum Charge $25.00) Note: if the written English is below the standard acceptable for native speakers of first year university level, the same rates apply as for undergraduate academic work.
Checking of professionally copyedited manuscript pre-publication	$1.00 per 1,000ww
Discussion interviews	$20.00 per half hour
Writing (non-academic non-fiction)	By negotiation.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

A thesis written by a scholar whose native language is not English takes many hours to edit. I always tell students to allow up to $1,000 for a thesis, but provided you give me enough time, I can usually bring the work in at less than that. Work of any kind written by native speakers is much easier to edit, hence the varying scales of charges above. See the table for a detailed breakdown of the various fee schedules.

HOW TO PAY

Except for very small jobs, I ask clients to pay a minimum of $100 into my bank account and to keep “topping up” until the work is nearly finished.

REFERRAL SCHEME

This is a bonus system for established clients. I appreciate referrals from satisfied customers, as it means I don’t have to go to a lot of trouble and expense with advertising.

Every time you refer a client to me, and that client books and pays for a minimum of three hours’ proofreading / editing, I will give you one hour’s work within the same scale, completely free of charge: e.g. if your friend has three hours’ proofreading at the $25 rate, you will get a $25 credit. Make sure that you tell your friends to mention your name when paying for their work and I shall note it on your card as a credit towards your next payment. This is another reason to send me your work chapter by chapter - if you send me referrals you'll be able to use the credit for your current work. Of course, you can save it to use at a later date if that suits you better. 

Note: Bonus hours must be taken in kind and cannot be taken in cash or passed on to anyone else.

OTHER SERVICES

I am also available to help you write your résumé and to prepare for interviews, auditions etc. See me, too, regarding other writing commissions, such as family histories.