As of January 1, 2023, I’ve raised my rates for all new clients (current clients will retain their agreed upon rates for the time being). My new rates are as follows:
USD $.01 per word for proofreading
USD $.013 per word for copyediting
Both are still below the median rates recommended by the Editorial Freelancer’s Association (https://www.the-efa.org/rates/).
It’s important for me to stay competitive, and I understand that professional editing is a cost that many can’t afford. However, it is normal for editors to periodically raise their rates, the cost of living continues to climb, and I also truly believe that the value of my services has increased enough to warrant the new prices.
Timothy