1. Developmental Editing: This involves providing substantial feedback on the overall structure, content, and organization of the manuscript. Developmental editing typically costs between $0.01 to $0.05 per word, with an average cost of $0.03 per word. For a 100,000-word manuscript, this can range from $1,000 to $5,000, with an average cost of $3,000.
2. Line Editing: This involves focusing on sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity. Line editing generally costs between $0.01 to $0.03 per word, with an average cost of $0.02 per word. For a 100,000-word manuscript, this can range from $1,000 to $3,000, with an average cost of $2,000.
3. Copy Editing: This involves checking for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency in style. Copy editing typically costs between $0.005 to $0.02 per word, with an average cost of $0.01 per word. For a 100,000-word manuscript, this can range from $500 to $2,000, with an average cost of $1,000.
4. Proofreading: This involves checking for any remaining errors in formatting, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proofreading usually costs between $0.003 to $0.01 per word, with an average cost of $0.005 per word. For a 100,000-word manuscript, this can range from $300 to $1,000, with an average cost of $500.
Additionally, some editors may charge an upfront project fee or a minimum project fee, regardless of the length of the manuscript.
Keep in mind that these are just approximate costs, and the actual rates may vary depending on the specific editor and their experience. It's always best to request quotes from multiple editors to get an accurate estimate for your specific needs.