Price Guide
These rates are for information purposes only. Projects differ, and each will be individually assessed to determine the level of editing and/or proofreading required. A free, no-obligation quote will be provided for all editing and proofreading. ​​
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All prices in Australian dollars.
​​Copy Editing
(line editing)​
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$21.00/1000 words (minimum $210)
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Copy editing concentrates on ensuring consistent style, tempo, language, spelling, punctuation and grammar from prelims to end matter. Includes headings, illustrations, tables, links, and references.
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(Note: work with fewer than 5000 words, $210 minimum)
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Substantive Editing
(structural editing)
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​$22.00/1000 words (minimum $220)
​Detailed editing for structure, plot, characterisation and chapter arrangement. Structural editing looks at story clarity, intended readership, and cohesion for all story elements. ​
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(Note: work with fewer than 5000 words, $220 minimum)
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Proofreading
​$17.00/1000 words (minimum $170)
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​​Spell-check is not proofreading. I will go over your work, checking for typos, punctuation, grammar, tense issues and standard consistency.
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Layout proofing (galley proofing) includes checking for widows, orphans and run-ons, page numbering, front and back matter.
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(Note: work with fewer than 5000 words, $170 minimum)
Manuscript Assessment
​​Short story: included with edit
Novel/Novella: $20.00/1000 words (minimum $200)
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Personalised assessment of your manuscript for clarity, structure, consistency, completeness, strengths, weaknesses, and grammar before submission to publisher, agent, or for author-publishing. Includes full written report.​
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(Note: work with fewer than 5000 words, $200 minimum)
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Phonecalls
An optional thirty-minute phonecall is included with each edit. Any additional phonecalls are charged at $30/hour (or part thereof).
Package Deals
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Negotiable, and guaranteed to save you money! ​​
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​​Combining services makes for an easy transition of your manuscript-development stages.
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Whether you're looking to combine editorial services such as structural and copy editing, development and copy editing, contact us to chat about your needs, and for a free quote.
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Phoenix Editing can take your manuscript from first draft to beautiful end product, ready for submission to traditional markets or author-publication.
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Please note these are base rates only. Each manuscript will be individually assessed to determine the work required
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All projects submitted to Phoenix Editing are covered by a confidentiality agreement
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Priority projects (rush jobs) will incur a surcharge
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Contact for a free quote