Editting Rates?

[Bacris]

What would be a fair rate for a freelance editor?

I'm asking as one who might in the future seek a freelance editor, not as one who wants to be a freelance editor.

[BLACKDIRGE]

Are you looking for a general editor, a mechanics editor, or both?

In my personal experience (working as a freelance edtior and paying them) 1/4-1/2 cent a word seems to be about standard for PDF stuff. Print seems to command a higher price.

As for mechanics editing, I tend to get a bit more for that when I do freelance work. Somewhere in the 1-3 cent range, depending on the complexity of the assignment.

Of course, these are all just general guidelines, and the rate depends a lot on the individual skill and experience of the editor.

Hope this helps.

BD

[Bacris]

Originally Posted by BLACKDIRGE

Are you looking for a general editor, a mechanics editor, or both?

Mostly a general. Mechanics is something we use playtesting and in-house experience for

Originally Posted by BLACKDIRGE

In my personal experience (working as a freelance edtior and paying them) 1/4-1/2 cent a word seems to be about standard for PDF stuff. Print seems to command a higher price.
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Of course, these are all just general guidelines, and the rate depends a lot on the individual skill and experience of the editor.

Hope this helps.

BD

Thanks! This is the sort of guideline I'm looking for to ensure that it's something we could afford if we need to seek these services.