As an editor, my role is not simply to point out flaws in someone's work, but to help a person express their vision to their audience. I work with you to ensure that your message is coming across clearly, in the appropriate style and the appropriate voice.
I offer several levels of editing, from the basic to the intensive. Below is a brief rundown of what each service entails. If you are not sure which level of editing you require, feel free to email me at editing@chantellewaddell.com and I can help you decide what level of editing is best for your project.
Project Assessment — $49 per hour
A project assessment can help you determine which level of edit your project requires. I will read through a sample of your work, taking note of any issues, then prepare an assessment report detailing those issues and recommending a level of edit. From there, you can hire me to edit your work at the recommended level, or you can ask me to edit to a specified level and correct other errors yourself.
Proofreading — $55 per hour
Proofreading is the most basic level of editing that I offer. I will check the spelling, punctuation and grammar of the work, making sure there are no misplaced apostrophes, extra spaces, or mistaken letters. This option is for when you are sure you have expressed yourself clearly and concisely, but want to make sure there are no typos in your work.
Copy Editing — $60 to $80 per hour
Copy editing is the next level of editing that I offer. As well as checking the spelling, punctuation and grammar, I will check your work for unnecessary repetition and clarity of message, and that your work conforms to a given style guide if necessary. Depending on the size and complexity of your work, you may require a basic copy edit or a more intensive copy edit.
Developmental Editing — $95 per hour
Developmental editing – also known as structural editing – is the most in-depth level of editing that I offer. As well as checking the spelling, punctuation and grammar, and checking for unnecessary repetition, clarity of message and style conformity, I will also address structural issues with your work and check facts. In the case of fiction works, I will check to ensure characters and their arcs are consistent, and that there are no plot holes, anachronisms, or misused idioms.
Website Editing — $85 per hour
Website editing is editing specific to websites. As well as checking the spelling, punctuation and grammar, and checking for unnecessary repetition, clarity of message and style conformity, I will also check to ensure hyperlinks are intact, media plays correctly, and that your website displays correctly on different browsers.