The Editorial Freelancer Association published an invaluable set of Freelance Editor Rates–great intelligence for editors, writers, and publishers trying to negotiate the rapidly evolving writing market.
Above, we’ve embedded an screenshot from the association’s handy editorial rate chart–what do you think about these figures? Explore our free Freelance Editors Directory if you are looking for support. Here’s more from the Editorial Freelancer Association:
Common editorial rates —regardless of whether a project is flat rate or hourly— tend to fall within the ranges indicated below. These should be used only as a rough guideline; rates vary considerably depending on the nature of the work, the time frame of the assignment, the degree of special expertise required, and other factors. The industry standard for a manuscript page, however, is a firm 250 words.