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How much does it cost? |
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That depends on the size and
condition of your manuscript. Everything is
contingent upon the condition of the manuscript when
it is actually delivered to me, i.e., how much more
has been added since we made the agreement and what
condition it is in.
I don’t charge by the page, I charge by the job. |
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How do you figure? |
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I calculate the job by
determining, first, the number of words. This is
determined by checking the work’s Properties. The
formula I use, roughly, is to divide 275 (the
estimated number of words on a double-spaced 8 ˝” x
11” page) into the total number of words in your
manuscript. Multiply that number by $2.50, bearing
in mind that the figure you have calculated will be
rounded off for simplicity.
It gets rounded off HIGHER if there is extra work to
be done in terms of re-writes or chapter
structuring. It gets rounded off LOWER if the work
and the author are easy and delightful to work with.
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What can I thus expect? |
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My practice is to utilize the MS Word editing tool
to “track changes” and those changes will be
highlighted in red, thus giving you the option of
keeping the editing changes or leaving it the way it
was written. During the editing process, I will
stay in touch with you to communicate any concerns
or questions I might have. |
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How do we get started? |
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If you want me to read your
manuscript only, with an eye toward a critique or an
assessment, that will cost $1.00 per standard 8 x 11
double-spaced page.
If you want me to review your
work with an eye to editing, send it to me as an
attachment to an email. I will take a look and
respond accordingly, with an estimate.
If we come to an agreement, I
will receive from you one-half the agreed-upon
price, as a good faith commitment.
The second/final payment will be due when the work
is completed, within the timeframe we have
discussed.
I look forward to sharing the creative process with
you. |
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