Services & Rates
See UB's Cost Calculator for an estimate.

Editing

Basic Copyediting: $0.032/word

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  • Text is edited for grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation format, style, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Highly suggested for all projects that have not been edited before (this saves time and major problems during the typesetting stage).

Heavy Copyediting: $0.08/word

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  • For manuscripts that require a heavy editing hand. Manuscripts that have awkward sentences and problematic organizational issues qualify for this service.
  • Includes two revisions and more interaction with the author.


Substantive/Line Editing: $0.20/word

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  • Manuscript is given a heavy copyedit and some ghostwriting to make the manuscript flow.
  • Includes two revisions and more interaction with the author.


Developmental Editing: $60/hr

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  • Service for authors who would like help developing their books: the plot, the tone, etc. Can be done via Skype, phone, email, and other options.
  • Includes multiple revisions and more interaction with the author.
  • Only an hourly rate is available for this service.

Writing

Ghostwriting: $0.50/word

Technical/Trade Writing: $0.55/word
  • Content for magazines, websites, advertisements, books, etc.
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  • Content for magazines, websites, advertisements, books, etc.

Grant/Proposals/Sales/PR Writing: $0.75/word

  • Content for magazines, websites, advertisements, books, etc.

Layout

Proofreading: $0.028/word

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  • Page proofs or other final versions on the verge of publication.

​Typesetting: $0.057/word

Image Design Pro: Project-Dependent Price
  • Books, magazines, articles, etc., using Adobe® InDesign CS5. Comes back as a ready-to-print PDF, but the whole package with fonts, images, and InDesign file(s) can be sent as well. Includes typesetting the cover. Author can choose where he or she would like the folio, the chapter title, etc.
  • Complete image design and publication preparation based on author's desires. Can include front cover, back cover, and spine for books.
  • Comes back as a ready-to-print PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc., but fonts, images, and Adobe® InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator files can be sent as well.
  • Price is determined by complexity of design.

Basic Image Preparation: $20/image

  • Color mode switches (CMYK, RGB, Grayscale), cropping, straightening, resolution check, and reformatting.

Advanced Image Preparation: $35/image

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  • All Basic Image Prep services.
  • Color correction, removal of blemishes, dust, and scratches, sharpening, and noise reduction.

​Estimates upon request.