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.
Work | Word count | Fee |
Editing | Up to 50,000 words | £750 |
Editing | Up to 80,000 words | £1000 |
Editing | Up to 150,000 words | £1500 |
Ghostwriting - short story | Below 20,000 words | £1500-2000 |
Ghostwriting - novella | 20,000 words | £4000 |
Ghostwriting - novel | 50,000 - 70,000 words | £7000-10,000 |
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
https://www.ciep.uk/resources/suggested-minimum-rates/