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What to Charge: Copy Editing

If you're a freelance copy editor, these tips will help you create the right rate for your project

By Heather Marie Graham – November 13, 2007
While compensation for freelance writing can range from "exposure" (read: nothing) to several dollars per word, pay scale for copy editing tends to be more standardized. Still, that scale can vary depending on geography, a copy editor's prior experience, and whether you're proofreading or doing serious editorial triage. When you're out there negotiating, it helps to know the going rate, factors ...

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