Smaller Projects
(Less than 10,000 words)
Résumés, short stories, letters, etc. have a quick turnaround time and are billed using the prices shown below. Pricing is based on the number of words in your project and whether you want a 24 hour or 48 hour turnaround time. Turnaround time can be as quick as an hour or two if necessary.
A typical page (~250 words) costs from $3.25 to $5.50, depending on whether you choose proofreading or copy editing. A typical two-page resumé costs between $6.50 and $11.00.
Larger Projects
(10,000 words or more)
Books, novellas, and other projects over 10,000 words are usually priced at an hourly rate of $25. This is much more cost effective than a per word price. Please contact me with your project’s total word count for a project cost estimate.
If your project is 10,000-75,000 words, a minimum deposit of $100 is required before work begins. If it is more than 75,000 words, a minimum deposit of $250 is required before work begins.
I guarantee that I will read your entire document, word for word.
I never outsource.

Pricing for Smaller Projects (<10,000 words)
1,000 WORDS OR LESS
1,001 – 5,000 wORDS
5,001 – 10,000 wORDS
Proofreading
- Proofreading in 2 days – $.013 per word (~$3.25 per page)
- Proofreading in 1 day – $.018 per word (~$4.50 per page)
Proofreading
- Proofreading in 2 days – $.018 per word (~$4.50 per page)
- Proofreading in 1 day – $.022 per word (~$5.50 per page)
Proofreading
- Proofreading in 2 days – $.024 per word (~$6.00 per page)
- Proofreading in 1 day – $.028 per word (~$7.00 per page)
Copy Editing
- Editing in 2 days – $.018 per word
(~$4.50 per page) - Editing in 1 day – $.022 per word
(~$5.50 per page)
Copy Editing
- Editing in 2 days – $.022 per word
(~$5.50 per page) - Editing in 1 day – $.024 per word
(~$6.00 per page)
Copy Editing
- Editing in 2 days – $.028 per word
(~$7.00 per page) - Editing in 1 day – $.032 per word
(~$8.00 per page)
Payments
Payment arrangements for my services must be agreed upon before I start work. I accept many online payment forms, including PayPal, VenMo, Zelle, and Google Pay, but I don’t take personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards.
Payment invoices can be sent to you weekly, twice a month, or monthly, depending on the agreement we make before work begins.

Writing & Design Services cost $25-$35 per hour, depending on the project.
Writing & design services
Interviewing & Writing Stories – $25/hour
I can interview you or your clients and write a story that will help you promote your business.
Designing Marketing Materials – $30/hour
I will design flyers, brochures, signs, business cards, and other marketing materials that will help you promote your business.
Other Projects
I am open to other writing, marketing, and design projects. Please ask.
Retyping of Forms & Documents – $25/hour
I will retype forms or documents and save them as digital files so changes can be made more easily in the future. I can also revise forms or documents so they are efficient, effective, or easier to read.
Designing Websites – $35/hour
I will design a simple website using WordPress that will help market your business, products, or services to an online audience.

First time clients can get a free two-page edit before making a decision on my services.
Just ask!
wordsmattercomm@gmail.com
Quick – Thorough – Affordable
