Work	Fees (by item)*	Fees (by day)*
Ghostwriting	£0.28 per word
Articles (research-light)	£0.30 per word
Articles (research-heavy)	£0.40 per word
Proofreading	£28 per hour
Transcribing (letters and interviews)	£28 per hour
Developmental and line editing	£36 per hour
Research	£36 per hour
Workshops/mentoring	£50 per hour
Any of the above (sans ghostwriting and articles)		£250
Script editing	£50-300 per report, depending on detail and length

The above are minimum bespoke rates for individuals and third sector organisations. Packaged rates are listed below.

Please note that corporate rates start at £50,000 - £75,000 for ghostwriting and editing packages.

*Based on rates recommended by the National Union of Journalists and the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders. http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php

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