How I work
I provide a professional, flexible and friendly service, and will do all I can to meet your brief, schedule and budget.
Interested in working with me? Here’s how:
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Email me a brief description of the work you want doing – publication editing, writing, content design, layout, copy-editing, proofreading or editorial training.
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I’ll get back to you with any questions, and then provide a free, no-obligation quote. For large copy-editing projects I’ll do a 30-minute sample free of charge so I can price the job accurately and you can see the quality of my work.
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If you’re keen to go ahead, I’ll email you a briefing form to complete to help me understand your aims and make sure we’re both clear about all the details (format, deadlines, approval processes, etc). If we can meet for a chat too, even better!
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I’ll crack on with the job, keeping you informed of progress every step of the way. For larger projects I might suggest using Trello as a project management tool so we can both easily keep track of every section.
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I’ll submit the work in your chosen format by the agreed deadline. For writing and layout work, one round of amendments is included in the quoted price.
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When you’re happy with the work, I’ll submit my invoice for you to pay within 30 days. For large or long-term projects, I might suggest a monthly fee or payment in stages.
Ready to get started?
Get in touch!
My fees
How much does a freelance writer and editor charge?
It depends on the type of work. Feature-writing and editorial project management tend to be more highly paid than copy-editing. Projects for large corporations or with a wide reach command a premium, as do those requiring lots of travel, unsocial working hours or a tight turnaround. When possible, I offer discounted rates for charities and long-term projects.
In setting my fees, I’m guided by:
The National Union of Journalists’ freelance fees guide
The Chartered Institute for Editors and Proofreaders’ suggested minimum rates