Services & Rates
developmental Editing
What is it?
Developmental editing is the right choice for start-to-finish support for concept development and big-picture feedback. This support typically begins with an author's ideas, but it might even begin before that as a means of helping an author develop a big idea into a manageable one that fits the scope of the writing project.
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How much?
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Because developmental editing requires consistent support over the long haul, and that support typically takes various forms (including coaching), the rate is per hour. Clarke's developmental editing rate is between $50-75 per hour depending on the project.
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line Editing
What is it?
Line editing is the right choice for full draft feedback on organization and cohesion of ideas, logical paragraph flow, pacing, language choice, consistency, and concision, and tone. Line editing overlaps with both developmental editing and copyediting, but generally is more concerned with the writing as a whole and ensuring the writing captures the author's intent and voice.
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How much?
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Clarke's line editing rate is the industry standard $0.04 per word.
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copyediting
What is it?
Copyediting is the right choice for full-draft feedback on grammar and mechanics as well as technical and internal consistency and factual correctness.
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How much?
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Clarke's copyediting rate is determined by the scope of the project, but is the industry standard of $0.035 per word or between $40-50 per hour depending on the project.
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coaching
What is it?
Coaching is the right choice for writers who are looking for instructive, tool-based support for getting started, staying on track, and overcoming writing obstacles. Cassie's writer-first approach to coaching is based on over 20 years of experience working with novice and professional writers on a wide variety of projects.
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How much?
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Because coaching involves consistent support over a sustained period of time, the rate is per hour. Clarke's coaching rate is between $50-75 per hour depending on the project.
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