From now to January 22nd, 2018, I am open for editing jobs.
Rates:
Proofreading (spelling, punctuation)—US$1.50 per page*
Copy Editing (grammar, clarity)—US$3.00 per page*
Content Editing (accuracy, plot development)—US$4.00 per page*
—Copy/Content with length reduction—US$ equal to 1% of the necessary word count reduction (ex. if the document needs to be reduced by 1000 words = $10)**
* One page is defined as Times New Roman, 12pt, double spaced, with 1” margins, or roughly 250-300 words
** Incidental word count reduction from normal copy/content editing does not apply, only editing with intent to reduce word count.
Procedure:
1) Client sends a Word document (.doc or .docx) via email (brentstypczynski at gmail.com).
2) I proofread, comment, etc., rename the file (usually add “A1”) to prevent file replacement confusion, and return the file.
3) I wait 24 hours for acknowledgement of receipt and feedback.
4) After 24 hours, I send an invoice via PayPal.
Turnaround time depends on file length, services, and volume. I attempt a 48 hour or lower turnaround time for most documents (5k-6k word length or lower, proofreading or copy editing).
Experience:
I have experience working on grant proposals, dissertations, academic articles, magazine articles, operations manuals, user manuals, novels, and a host of other documents. I have extensive knowledge of MLA formatting, significant experience with APA and CMS, minor knowledge of AMA and ASA formatting.
Credentials:
PhD in English Language and Literature
11 years experience teaching (and marking/grading) college composition
4 years experience as a college writing tutor covering composition, business, history, psychology, philosophy, biology, MHAD, SAHS, economics, computer science, and a variety of other fields
16 years of freelance editing experience, including a brief stint with a NASA contractor
