My rates are based on CIEP’s suggested pricing structure. However, I have a flexible approach and rates are negotiable depending on the project and your budget. I usually charge per 1,000 words (or per word for translation services) but as each project is unique, I’m happy to discuss a fixed fee or an hourly rate (based on 2,500 words/hour). Please contact me for a detailed quote.
As a guideline:
Proofreading: £12 – £15 per 1,000 words
Copyediting: £15 – £18 per 1,000 words
Translation: Spanish-to-English £0.14 per word
Reference formatting/checking: £0.75 per reference
References are formatted to required referencing style; each reference is checked for correct details. Reference list is cross-checked with in-text citations.
Student rates
I offer discounted proofreading rates to postgraduates/PhD students: £10 per 1,000 words. This includes:
- Proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Suggesting light edits to improve sentence structure/highlighting awkward or ambiguous structures
- Checking formatting of in-text citations (this does not include cross-checking citations with reference list)
I can work on a chapter-by-chapter basis or the whole thesis/dissertation. Please note: permission must be given to use a proofreading service by your supervisor or institution. I follow the University of Cambridge’s best practice guidelines for proofreading.
Payment: I issue an invoice on completion of project. Payment by bank transfer. For large projects, I usually request payment by instalments.