Writing Services:
Proofreading, Editing, Consultation
If you know you want help with your written work, but aren't quite sure what you're in need of, please read the below. Feel free to get in touch (use the contact page on this website) with any questions, or if you'd like help with something not mentioned below. For workshops, please click on the Workshops page. For help with school essays, lab reports, research papers, etc, please click on the Writing Tutor page.
Proofreading -- Request this service if you have a finished manuscript, but want someone to review it in search of typos, grammar, spelling, and other minor problems. I would write corrections directly on your manuscript, so be sure to double space. I would NOT make major formatting suggestions or improve your wording. Price: $30/hour, at rate of 8-10 pages of prose/hour for industry standard page (i.e. double spaced, 1-inch margins, 250 words pp). The service can be done by mail. It does not include an in-person consultation (see below).
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Editing/Revising– In this case, you have a finished work (or mostly finished), but may need help with form and organization. I would review your draft for consistency, clarity, flow, and purpose. I would do MINOR re-writing and re-phrasing, and suggest places where you need more work. Remember to double-space and leave 1 inch margins so I have space to mark corrections and make comments. Note: I would NOT change content. I would make notes suggesting changes (e.g. “confusing,” or “this section needs to be put earlier in text,”). For less finished work, I might have to meet with you for clarifications, and I would suggest a consultation (see below). Price: "$40/hour at a rate of roughly 6-8 pages of prose/hour for industry standard page (i.e. double spaced, 1-inch margins, 250 words pp). The service can be done by mail. It does not include an in-person consultation (see below)
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Consultation-- Request this option if you want both written comments on your manuscript, and an in-person conference. For example, your poetry or prose might be in its early stages, and you are not sure how to improve it. In this case, I would first study your work closely, focusing both on what is effective and on what would make it stronger (considering, for example, content, word choice, rhythm, economy, and clarity.) Please expect me to make marks on your manuscript--do not give me your only copy! After working independently with your writing, I would meet with you in person for roughly 45 minutes. Price: will vary, depending on the length of the manuscript, and how complex your needs. In general, my independent work plus a 45-min in-person meeting will be $65 -70 for 3-4 pages of poetry or 4-7 pages of prose. ( Prose is often easier to edit than poetry, so more pages may be covered.) If you have a longer work, or would like a longer/shorter in-person meeting, that can also be arranged. If you would like a typed page of comments, please let me know (additional fee would apply).
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Other-- please use the contact page to let me know your questions or what service you might want.
Click HERE for Writing Tutor (best for students)
Click HERE for Workshops (e.g. at libraries and community centers)
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Editing/Revising– In this case, you have a finished work (or mostly finished), but may need help with form and organization. I would review your draft for consistency, clarity, flow, and purpose. I would do MINOR re-writing and re-phrasing, and suggest places where you need more work. Remember to double-space and leave 1 inch margins so I have space to mark corrections and make comments. Note: I would NOT change content. I would make notes suggesting changes (e.g. “confusing,” or “this section needs to be put earlier in text,”). For less finished work, I might have to meet with you for clarifications, and I would suggest a consultation (see below). Price: "$40/hour at a rate of roughly 6-8 pages of prose/hour for industry standard page (i.e. double spaced, 1-inch margins, 250 words pp). The service can be done by mail. It does not include an in-person consultation (see below)
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Consultation-- Request this option if you want both written comments on your manuscript, and an in-person conference. For example, your poetry or prose might be in its early stages, and you are not sure how to improve it. In this case, I would first study your work closely, focusing both on what is effective and on what would make it stronger (considering, for example, content, word choice, rhythm, economy, and clarity.) Please expect me to make marks on your manuscript--do not give me your only copy! After working independently with your writing, I would meet with you in person for roughly 45 minutes. Price: will vary, depending on the length of the manuscript, and how complex your needs. In general, my independent work plus a 45-min in-person meeting will be $65 -70 for 3-4 pages of poetry or 4-7 pages of prose. ( Prose is often easier to edit than poetry, so more pages may be covered.) If you have a longer work, or would like a longer/shorter in-person meeting, that can also be arranged. If you would like a typed page of comments, please let me know (additional fee would apply).
(Prices may vary based on level of writing)
Other-- please use the contact page to let me know your questions or what service you might want.
Click HERE for Writing Tutor (best for students)
Click HERE for Workshops (e.g. at libraries and community centers)
