I have provided the following calculations and range of fees because I think authors would like to have an idea of what to expect even before contacting an editor. At least, I know I would. (Note: This is difficult to see on a smart phone. Recommend viewing on a full screen.)
Because different editors list their rates in different ways and authors get used to using those frameworks for their calculations, I have provided examples of the math and how an average novella length and novel length book is broken down:
- by word
- by 1,000 words
- by page (a page = 250 words, according to EfA formula)
Example of math calculations for a Beta Plus:
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $150 and $240.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $400 and $640.
- $0.005/word - $0.008/word
- $5.00/1,000 words - $8.00/1,000 words
- $1.25/page - $2.00/page
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $150 and $240.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $400 and $640.
- 80,000 x .005 = 400 - 80,000 x .008 = 640
- 80 x 5 = 400 - 80 x 8 = 640
- 320 x 1.25 = 400 - 320 x 2 = 640
Example of math calculations for a Full Edit:
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $240 and $300.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $640 and $800.
- $0.008/word - $0.01/word
- $8.00/1,000 words - $10.00/1,000 words
- $2.00/page - $2.50/page
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $240 and $300.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $640 and $800.
- 80,000 x .008 = 640 - 80,000 x .01 = 800
- 80 x 8 = 640 - 80 x 10 = 800
- 320 x 2 = 640 - 320 x 2.5 = 800
Example of math calculations for a Final Polish:
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $150 and $300.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $400 and $800.
- $0.005/word - $0.01/word
- $5.00/1,000 words - $10.00/1,000 words
- $1.25/page - $2.50/page
So, a novella of 30,000 words or 120 pages would cost between $150 and $300.
A novel of 80,000 words or 320 pages would cost between $400 and $800.
- 80,000 x .005 = 400 - 80,000 x .01 = 800
- 80 x 5 = 400 - 80 x 10 = 800
- 320 x 1.25 = 400 - 320 x 2.50 = 800
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Please, check out the Business Details at the bottom of my Services page. And by all means, take advantage of the Discount Specials I offer!
"Kate has been editing for me for almost a year now and she is a sweetie who I totally recommend to get your manuscript polished with no fuss. If you’re looking for someone who is organized and precise, then Kate is the editor for you."
-Cheryl Phipps / C.A. Phipps, USA Today Bestselling Author