SML Editorial

Stevi Mager-Lightfoot | Book Editor & Copyeditor

Rates

Rates for Fiction Book Editing Services

I have a limited-time discount running on all my editorial services. All discounted rates are shown below. All normal rates are determined by the Editorial Freelancer’s Association’s (EFA) Rates.

Manuscript Evaluation: $20/hr

This is similar to a developmental edit, but it is not nearly as extensive. There are two options: partial or full evaluation. Learn More.

Developmental Edit: $23/hr

Developmental edits are dedicated to the development of your manuscript, story, and characters. Learn More.

Comprehensive Edit – $26/hr

A comprehensive edit consists of both a developmental edit and a line edit done at once. Learn More.

Line Edit – $23/hr

A line edit takes a look at your manuscript line by line, delving into the internal and external dialogue and storytelling. Learn More.

Copyedit – $19/hr

There are three types of copyediting: heavy, medium, and light. Unsure of which level your manuscript needs? Learn More.

Proofread – $16/hr

This is the final stage in the editing process. This stage allows us one last look at grammar, punctuation before publishing. Learn More.

Rates for Business Copyediting Services

These services are for anyone looking for a contract freelance editor to work with magazines, articles, blogs, web copy, brochures, infographics, fashion shows, conferences, social media marketers, and more!

I have a limited-time discount on all my editorial services available below. My normal rates are determined by the EFA rates.

Heavy Copyedit – $28/hr

This is a great option if your work needs some rewriting and/or restructuring. This includes reducing jargon, redundancies, and wordiness, among other issues. Learn More.

Light Copyedit – $24/hr

This is a great option if your work needs a very basic copyedit. This includes fixing grammar, syntax, minor language issues. Learn More.

Proofread: $20/hr

This is the last stage of editing. If you have finished heavier levels of editing and need a final proofread before publishing, or if you’d like another set of eyes on your work, this is for you! Learn More.

Contact Stevi today to get started on your editing journey!

All normal rates are determined by the EFA Rates.