“So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.”
- Dr. Seuss
Services & Pricing
01 — Editing
I offer a range of editing services, from substantive manuscript editing and line editing to copyediting scholarly articles, marketing materials, and everything in between. Pricing starts at $75/hour for standard copy editing, and flat rates can be negotiated for books or larger projects.
02 — Proofreading
My proofreading service entails checking your work for errors — typographical as well as problems with typesetting and page makeup — and comparing the latest iteration to an earlier version to ensure all intended changes have been made. Pricing starts at $60/hour, and flat rates can be negotiated for books and other larger projects.
03 — Design & Desktop Publishing
Need help elevating your resume from a Microsoft Word template into a polished, modern document? Launching a business and need a professionally designed business plan? Looking for interim design support while your Creative Director is out? I've got you covered. Design and desktop publishing rates are calculated on a project or hourly basis — depending on scope, contract length, and deliverables — with pricing starting at $85/hour.
04 — Writing
I have experience covering entertainment, health and wellness, beauty, news, higher education, and more for a variety of consumer and trade publications. Select clips and links are available via the Portfolio page. Writing rates start at $1.25/word for news and feature writing. Medical and healthcare writing — including patient-facing content, continuing education materials, and health journalism — starts at $1.75/word.
05 — Content Strategy & Consulting
Need help developing an editorial strategy, building or overhauling a style guide, or planning a content calendar for your organization? I’ve developed cross-platform editorial strategies, managed audience research, and rebuilt institutional style guides from scratch. I offer content strategy and consulting services for organizations of all sizes. Pricing starts at $100/hour.
Not sure which service you need?
Here’s a quick guide:
Editing is for manuscripts, articles, or other long-form work that may need structural, line-level, or stylistic attention.
Proofreading is for work that's already been edited — you’re in the final stage and need a fresh set of eyes to catch errors before it goes to print or publication.
Design is for when your content is solid but the presentation needs work: resumes, business plans, publications, and more.
Writing is for when you need original content produced from scratch.