Proofreading: A proofread is a basic review of a document for glaring errors. I correct only typos, misspellings, and general punctuation. Issues with grammar may be noted, but not corrected.

Copyediting: A copyedit is a full cleanup of language, repairing wording and structure on a sentence level. I correct grammar problems and I revise passive voice, wordiness, and vagueness. I apply guidelines based on The Chicago Manual of Style, APA Publication Manual, or AP Stylebook.

Technical Copyediting and ESL Copyediting: Technical editing is copyediting of technical or scientific material. I have experience with software, hardware, and operations. ESL copyediting is for writers who use English as a second language and need an editor to standardize their material.

Send me an email:
info [at] tougheditor.com

Rates: Project estimates are based on word count and the complexity of the project.
Light editing can average 6 to 10 pages per hour, while medium editing can average about 3 to 5 pages per hour. Word count is based on 250 words per page.

+ $28/hour for proofreading; 6-10 pgs/hr
+ $36/hour for copyediting; 3-5 pgs/hr
+ $45/hour for tech or ESL copyediting; 2-4 pgs/hr

Sample Client/Project List:

• Sybex/Wiley & Sons:
  Web Analytics 2.0
  Insider's Guide to Hyper-V
  Advanced Painter Techniques
  Introducing 3ds Max
• Elsevier/Harcourt-Brace:
  Medical Geology
  Animal Models of Human Behavior
• University of Chicago Law School Record
• freeStyle magazine
• San Antonio Weddings magazine
• Credit Union of Colorado
• Agnitum Security Software
• Journal articles on Secondary English Language Arts; private client
• Master's Thesis in Feminist Theory; private client at University of California, Long Beach
• Doctoral Dissertation in Economics; private client at George Washington University