FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers.
The cost will be determined by a few different factors- what is the length of your project, what is the depth of the edit and when is the expected deadline? A quote will be given based on word count rather than hours. Should you agree to the quote and want to proceed with the edits, a non-refundable booking fee of thirty percent (30%) of the total amount will be due upon reservation. A final invoice (minus the booking fee that was already paid upfront) will be sent at the end of the project. Payment is due within 48 hours of receipt.
Generally speaking, copyedits take about 1-2 weeks. A cold read could take 2-4 days. The timeline will depend on the length of the project and schedule availability. The quote will include an estimation of the time as well as the cost.
Yes! Do you want to see if we would be a good fit working together? We always welcome the chance to do a sample edit on the first 5 pages of your manuscript. Feel free to contact us about this.
I primarily work with the industry standard: Microsoft Word using track changes. If you need another format please reach out.
All work submitted is treated as confidential, and not used for purposes of solicitation outside the work agreed upon. Your copyright is your own. I will not share, post, publish or distribute your contact information or written materials. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns you may have.
The industry standard Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Chicago Manual of Style are used at RM Edits.