Editing, writing, and translation rates
These are Amanda's rates for editing, writing, and translation. For a project that isn't listed here, request a quote and describe it.
Editing
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Low edit | 5 minutes | $3.00 |
| Medium edit | 5 minutes | $4.00 |
| Comprehensive edit (Fiverr rate) | 5 minutes | $5.00 |
| Low edit (5 pages) | 30 minutes | $18.10 |
| Medium edit (3.5 pages) | 30 minutes | $19.71 |
| Comprehensive edit (2.5 pages) | 30 minutes | $23.35 |
| Low edit for single parent/unemployed (requires proof of hardship) | 1 hour | $32.50 |
| Low edit (10 pages/hr) | 1 hour | $36.19 |
| Medium edit for single parent/unemployed (requires proof of hardship) | 1 hour | $37.81 |
| Medium edit (7 pages/hr) | 1 hour | $39.42 |
| Comprehensive edit for single parent/unemployed (requires proof of hardship) | 1 hour | $43.00 |
| Comprehensive edit (5 pages/hr) | 1 hour | $46.69 |
| Perfect edit for single parent/unemployed (requires proof of hardship) | 1 hour | $71.55 |
| Perfect edit (3 pages/hr) or special requests | 1 hour | $74.50 |
Writing
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 40-character Facebook post | 1-5 minutes | $2.00 |
| 10 minutes of ghostwriting (Fiverr rate) | 10 minutes | $5.00 |
| 100-character tweet (Fiverr rate) | 20 minutes | $5.00 |
| Half-page of ghostwriting | 30 minutes | $15.63 |
| Page of ghostwriting | 1 hour | $31.25 |
| 18-minute PowerPoint presentation | 1 hour | $55.60 |
| Magazine article | 1 hour | $84.00 |
| Travel writing | 1 hour | $90.00 |
| Songwriting | 1 hour | $90.00 |
| Blogging | 1 hour | $114.00 |
| Small article (1,000-word max) | 1 hour | $125.00 |
| Creative writing | 1 hour | $126.00 |
| Screenwriting | 1 hour | $138.00 |
| eLearning (average total cost: $750-$1,200) | 1 hour | $150.00 |
| Grantwriting | 1 hour | $180.00 |
| Scriptwriting | 1 hour | $360.00 |
| Medium article (4,000-word max) | 2 hours+ | $750.00 |
| Long article (7,000-word max) | 4 hours+ | $1,200.00 |
Books and proposals
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Non-profit program book | 1 month+ | Negotiable |
| Book proposal | 1 month+ | $5,000.00 |
| Small book (55,000-word max) or 25% royalties ($130/hr min if canceled midway) | 3 months+ | $16,186.88 |
| Medium book (110,000-word max) ($130/hr min if canceled midway) (Optional: 26% royalties if known author, or 50% royalties if unknown author) | 6 months+ | $24,092.00 |
By the character, by the word, and transcription
| Service | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Character | 1 second | $0.05 |
| Word | 1 second | $0.25 |
| Transcription | 1 hour | $45.75 |
Translation
- 6-10¢ per word
- 500 words per hour
- $1.61 per minute
- $96.50 per hour
- Up to 1 page translated per day
The rates above do not include any extra fees.
Have a manuscript or a project in mind?
Send Amanda the details through the quote form and she will reply with a price and a timeline.