Pricing
Priced against the work, never a menu.
Editorial rates are per word, because word count is the honest proxy for hours. A minimum charge protects the editor's preparation time; scheduling tier adjusts for urgency.
Transparent
Every rate is published. You can calculate your own estimate before you speak to us.
Fixed
Your formal quote is fixed for thirty days. No hourly creep, no surprise invoices.
Milestone-based
A deposit secures your slot; the balance falls due at delivery.
Instant estimate
Price and turnaround calculator.
Adjust the inputs to see an indicative price and delivery window.
Estimated price
£3,600
Estimated turnaround
21 working days
Estimates are indicative only. Your formal quote is issued after an editor reviews the manuscript and is fixed for thirty days.
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Published per-word rates.
| Service | Per word | Minimum | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Editing | £0.045 | £650 | 21 days |
| Line Editing | £0.035 | £450 | 14 days |
| Copy Editing | £0.025 | £350 | 12 days |
| Proofreading | £0.015 | £250 | 7 days |
| Manuscript Critique | £0.012 | £300 | 10 days |
| Interior Formatting | £0.008 | £300 | 9 days |
| Publishing Preparation | Fixed fee | £550 | 8 days |
| Query & Submission Package | Fixed fee | £400 | 7 days |
Rates exclude VAT where applicable. Priority scheduling adds 25%; rush scheduling adds 60%. Manuscripts requiring substantial rewriting may be re-quoted after the sample read.
FAQ
Pricing and turnaround questions.
Custom quotes
Every manuscript gets a private proposal.
Series, co-authored works, and unusual formats are priced individually. Tell us about the project and we'll respond within one business day.