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Rates For My Services
In order to offer all my clients a fair rate, my rates are based on the Standard Freelancer’s Rates. I offer the best services at the best rates possible. Below is a detailed list of my rates for professional editing and writing (developmental editing, copy-editing, line editing, proofreading, book-building, formatting, fact-checking, indexing, and Amazon uploading), content services (blogging, copywriting, technical and grant writing, UX writing, ghostwriting), and career services (resume polish or full rewrites, tailored cover letters, and a recruiter-focused LinkedIn profile optimization document you can paste directly into your profile). To learn more about my editing style, read my blog post by clicking here.
Note: Depending on the nature of your work and any complexities, the cost could be a little lower or a little higher. These price lists are meant as a guideline. For your individual price quote, you’ll have to email me the work in question. Hourly rates are shown at cost per word.
Please keep in mind that there are four stages of editing: developmental editing, copy-editing, proofreading, and page proofing. If you have not been through this process, I recommend you learn more about that here: What Are the Stages of Editing and How Much Will It Cost?
Jeannie Culbertson ~The Noteworthy Mom
Resume & Career Packages
Resume review and polishing of wording, grammar, and flow
Keyword optimization for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Adjust formatting for clarity, readability, and impact
Strengthen bullet points with measurable results where possible
Delivery within 48–72 hours
A complete LinkedIn optimization document (Word/PDF) with a keyword-rich headline, compelling About section, updated experience bullets, skills recommendations, and visibility/URL tips—ready to paste into your profile.
- Headline: keyword-rich and search-optimized
- About Section: 2–3 short paragraphs focused on achievements
- Experience: rewritten bullets (aligned to resume but conversational)
- Skills: 10–15 suggested, top 3 highlighted
- URL customization + visibility settings
- Best-practice recommendations for posting + networking
Everything in Resume Polish plus a tailored cover letter aligned to your target role/industry, built from your intake and job posting. Delivered as editable Word/PDF files.
Includes all from Resume Polish plus:
Professionally written cover letter tailored to target role/industry
Alignment with job descriptions to emphasize relevant skills
Clear, compelling narrative tying experience to employer needs
Delivery within 48–72 hours
Get the resume and cover letter plus a recruiter-focused LinkedIn optimization document (headline, About, updated role bullets, skills, and best-practice tips) that you can copy/paste into your profile.
Includes all from above plus:
- LinkedIn profile optimization delivered as a Word/PDF document (no account login required)
- Headline: keyword-rich and eye-catching
- About Section: professional summary (achievement-focused)
- Experience: rewritten bullets for top roles (resume-aligned, conversational style)
- Skills: 10–15 recommended, with top 3 to highlight
- Custom URL guidance + visibility settings instructions
- Delivery within 48–72 hours
Delivery for all packages is within 48–72 hours after intake submission.
Professional Editing & Publishing Services
In-depth review of your manuscript’s structure and flow. This includes content consistency, plot and narration, pacing and chapter order, redundancies, facts, overall structure, and checks for plot holes. Developmental editing improves clarity, strengthens chapter consistency, and ensures your book reads smoothly from beginning to end.
- Content consistency review across chapters
- Link and page-number verification
- Structural shaping of book (plot, narrative arc, pacing)
- Character/idea consistency checks
- Flow improvement between chapters and sections
- Fact verification (big-picture level)
- Chapter and story order alignment
- Removal of redundancies and plot holes
- Outline recommendations for chapter balance/consistency
- Checks for copyright/disclaimers
Rates: Fiction $0.039 | Nonfiction $0.049 | Business/Sales/Medical $0.059
Line-by-line corrections for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage. Copy-editing also addresses formatting, consistency, links, table of contents, citations, bibliography, and footnotes. Includes line editing for improved flow of sentence structure while keeping your author voice intact.
- Line-by-line edits
- Correction of typos, double words, grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Word usage refinement
- Formatting consistency (headings, styles, citations)
- Content clarity checks
- Link verification
- Table of contents alignment
- Footnotes and bibliography editing
- Echo word reduction
- Chapter and page marking for clarity
- Sentence flow improvement (light line editing)
Rates: Fiction $0.029 | Nonfiction $0.039 | Business/Sales/Medical $0.049
Focused sentence-level editing that enhances voice, readability, and style. Line editing smooths transitions, strengthens word choice, and eliminates awkward phrasing. It’s especially useful when your manuscript is technically correct but needs refinement in tone and flow.
- Focus on style, tone, and readability
- Improves rhythm and flow of sentences and paragraphs
- Refines word choice and phrasing
- Strengthens author voice while removing awkward/stacked phrasing
- Smoothing of transitions between ideas and sections
- Eliminates overwriting and ensures clarity
Rates: Fiction $0.029 | Nonfiction $0.039 | Business/Sales/Medical $0.049
Final polish before publishing. Proofreading corrects typos, grammar errors, punctuation mistakes, formatting inconsistencies, and double words. This ensures your manuscript is error-free and ready for readers.
- Correction of typos and double words
- Grammar, punctuation, spelling checks
- Word usage fixes
- Surface-level content clarity issues flagged
- Formatting and consistency sweep
- Link and page number verification
Rates: Fiction $0.020 | Nonfiction $0.029 | Business/Sales/Medical $0.039
Complete preparation of your book’s front and back matter to make your manuscript print- and ebook-ready. Includes title page, copyright page, dedication, acknowledgments, references, and appendices. Book-building ensures your book interior is professional, compliant, and cohesive.
- Stylistic + structural consistency across all sections
- Clean transitions between chapters and supplemental pages
- One-on-one or done-for-you support
- Prompts/templates for dedications, bios, acknowledgments
- Final polish before publishing
- Completeness/order/readability check
Front Matter Creation:
- Title page
- Copyright page (self-publishing/imprint)
- Dedication
- Epigraph (optional)
- Foreword (written or guided)
- Preface/Introduction
Back Matter Assembly:
- Review request/thank-you page
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- References/notes (if applicable)
- Index or glossary (if applicable)
- Appendix/resource list
- Call to action (website, mailing list, coaching)
- Optional teaser for next book or special message
Rates: Flat rate $300
Professional formatting for print and ebooks. This service prepares your manuscript for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other distributors. Includes proper spacing, headers, clickable table of contents, image handling, and final PDF/Word file delivery.
- Standard: Books up to 80k words and 10 images
- Works with Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
- ePub2 available; Word or PDF delivery
- 1–2 week turnaround
- Free file check to confirm formatting loads correctly
- Ebook formatting includes clickable Table of Contents, chapter heads, title heads
- Bundle savings available
- Overages: $25 per 10,000 words or image
- Content revisions $50 each after delivery
- Rush service available
- Copyright page provided free upon request
Rates: PDF Conversion (Print Books) $175 | Word File for eBook $250 | Both $375
Thorough verification of facts, names, dates, citations, and historical or technical references. Also includes plagiarism checks, verifiable sourcing, and optional ghostwriting or research compilation.
- Word usage verification
- Verification of names of people, places, businesses
- Titles, honorifics, official positions
- Historical events/dates/accuracy
- Addresses and action instructions
- Verifiable events/facts cross-checked
- Client-provided sources/citations verified
- Plagiarism check ($10 upgrade)
- Ghostwriting assistance (optional add-on)
- Data compilation and organization
- Editing and proofreading of research documents
Rates: Fiction $0.039 | Nonfiction $0.049 | Business/Sales/Medical $0.059
Creation of a professional index for nonfiction and technical works. Entries are curated for clarity and usability, with alphabetized listings, cross-references, and controlled vocabulary. Delivered in print-ready Word or PDF format.
- Curated entries for key names, topics, concepts
- Reader-friendly structure with main heads + precise sub-entries
- Alphabetized with cross-references
- Seamless “see” and “see also” entries
- Controlled vocabulary for consistency
- Style customized to match book (CMOS, MLA, etc.)
- Smart pagination (exact page refs)
- Delivered in Word or PDF, print-ready
- Rush options available
- Confidential collaboration + NDAs honored
- Consultation on terminology available
Rates: Flat rate $600 (under 60,000 words) | $100 per additional 10,000 words | Business/Sales/Medical: rates vary for complex texts
Hands-on support with setting up your Amazon KDP account and uploading your manuscript. Includes metadata entry, keyword and category selection, cover upload, and proof ordering. A full-service package is available for authors who want a complete done-for-you upload process.
Basic Upload — $150
- KDP account setup/login
- Manuscript + cover upload
- Basic metadata entry (title, subtitle, description)
- Keyword/category selection (basic)
Standard Package — $500
All of Basic, plus:
- Cover upload/resizing
- SEO-friendly metadata + categories
- Description writing/editing
- Interior preview adjustments
- Linking Kindle + paperback
- Proof-order support
Full-Service — $750
All of above, plus:
- Professional description copywriting
- Category + keyword research
- Author Central setup
- Pricing/royalty guidance
Add-ons:
- ISBN guidance
- Troubleshooting formatting issues
- Multiple upload/review rounds
Rates: Basic Upload $150 | Standard KDP Publishing Package $500 | Full-Service Self-Publishing Management $750
Professional grant writing services tailored to your project or organization. Includes research, proposal drafting, editing, and submission preparation to align with funder requirements.
- Funding prospect research
- Compliance checklist vs. funder requirements
- Narrative drafting: needs, goals, outcomes
- Budget creation + budget narrative
- Timeline, metrics, evaluation frameworks
- Supporting docs: LOIs, bios, org info
- Editing/formatting to funder specs
- Submission packaging (portals, PDFs)
- Calendar reminders for reports/renewals
Rates: $50 per 1000 words or flat project rates available upon consultation
Content & Copywriting Services
I write carefully researched, SEO-aligned blog posts that reflect your voice, enhance your authority, and encourage engagement. These posts include keyword strategy, internal/external linking, and revisions to meet your goals.
- SEO-friendly blog post writing
- Topic research and keyword integration
- Drafting in your brand’s tone/voice
- Headings, subheads, and formatting for readability
- Internal/external link placement
This service covers persuasive, on-brand copy for websites, landing pages, email campaigns, and marketing collateral. I polish messaging to convert, incorporate calls to action, and maintain consistent voice while optimizing for reader experience.
- Sales copy for web, email, or print
- Headlines and taglines
- Landing page optimization
- Call-to-action development
- Audience-specific tone and persuasive messaging
Rate: $0.20 per word (or $200–400 per page, depending on complexity)
I capture and translate your voice to create entire articles, books, or long-form content—your ideas, your name, my writing. This includes interviews, drafts, revisions, and structural guidance to ensure coherence and flow.
- Drafting books, blogs, or articles in your voice
- Interviews/outlines to capture your ideas
- Content planning and structuring
- Edits + revisions for polish and authenticity
- Confidentiality agreements honored
Rate: $0.25 per word or negotiated flat fee (e.g. $1,000–$5,000+ depending on length and depth)
Short, strategic copy that guides users through pages, flows, and micro-moments. This includes labels, buttons, error messaging, onboarding steps, and consistent tone aligned with your brand style guide.
- Microcopy for buttons, menus, error states
- Instructional text and onboarding flows
- Tone of voice guidelines for digital platforms
- Content strategy alignment with product teams
Rate: $80 per hour
I build accurate, clear documentation—manuals, SOPs, reports, or guides—tailored to your audience. This includes structured layout, version control, visual aids, and revision rounds.
- Manuals, guides, and documentation
- Step-by-step instructions for products/processes
- Glossaries, diagrams, FAQs
- Compliance with industry-specific standards
Rate: $0.18 per word (or $100–200 per page)
LinkedIn Services
I transform your profile into a sleek, SEO-rich narrative that attracts attention. Services include rewriting your headline, “About” section, experience bullets, keyword optimization, skills alignment, and visibility recommendations.
- Headline: keyword-rich and search-optimized
- About Section: 2–3 short paragraphs focused on achievements
- Experience: rewritten bullets (aligned to resume but conversational)
- Skills: 10–15 suggested, top 3 highlighted
- URL customization + visibility settings
- Best-practice recommendations for posting + networking
Rate: $89 flat (Standalone), $149 flat (Career & Resume: Full Package)
F.A.Q.
Here to help and answer any questions! If you can’t find what you need here feel free to contact me.
The four stages of editing are developmental editing (substantial or structural editing), copy-editing (also known as line editing, includes content editing and word choice, punctuation, and grammar), proofreading (marking anything the copy editor missed), and page proofing (the final check before it’s printed).
Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process, focusing on surface errors such as misspellings and mistakes in grammar and punctuation. You should proofread only after you have finished all of your other editing revisions.
Copy editors catch all the mistakes the author missed. Proofreaders catch all the mistakes the copy editor missed.
I like to think since I am a person and not a big business, I give better rates and a more personal touch to my service. I offer 2 revisions if necessary for my rates, and you’re always dealing with the same person so you’ll know my style and I’ll know yours.
The simple answer is, you’re requesting more of my time. It takes longer to actually make the changes than to simply mark them. However, I highly recommend you consider my copy-editing services if you have not already had someone do this for you, because a trained copy editor may improve the overall quality of your project.
No, generally speaking, if we negotiate an agreement, I’m going to do the work and meet a deadline under contract with you. I am being paid for my time so I do my best for my clients and include two free revisions if you are unhappy with the first revision. If you are sincerely unhappy with my service, I’ll understand if you go elsewhere in the future, but I’ll do everything in my power to prevent that and strive for your satisfaction. Please take a look at my reviews for further consideration.
If, for any reason I am unable to fulfill my end of the contract, only then will I offer a refund.
Currently, I am open to the services listed on this page. I’m interested in pursuing courses on copywriting and medical transcription and continually advancing my skill set to serve the needs of the writing community and media however, so if there is a need I can fulfill please don’t hesitate to contact me with any inquiries.
