Basic Proofreading
For well-written text that is already fairly polished and only requires a final proofread for punctuation, grammar, spacing issues, typos or inconsistencies.
- from R150 / 1000 words (15c / word)
Light Editing
For writing that requires relatively little editing, but could do with some improvement in terms of grammar, syntax, punctuation, consistency and so forth.
- from R200 / 1000 words (20c / word)
Substantial / Full Editing
This entails a thorough edit of the document or manuscript, including rewriting where necessary, filling in any gaps and making suggestions in this regard, especially when it comes to book and academic editing, correcting references (e.g., academic papers), and ensuring that the text is error-free.
- from R250 / 1000 words (25c / word)
Academic Editing & Proofreading
- from R180 / 1000 words (18c / word) for proofreading only
- from R250 / 1000 words (25c / word) for light editing & subsequent proofreading
- from R320 / 1000 words (32c / word) for substantial editing & subsequent proofreading
For more info on what our academic editing and proofreading services entail, click here.
Important: These rates are general guidelines and exclude formatting, which is charged separately. For an accurate quote, please email a Word sample (a few pages and the total word count, or ideally the full paper), and your deadline. We offer discounts for large projects (over 50,000 words) and are open to retainer arrangements.