My prices vary depending on a variety of factors including: length, technical level, amount of research required, and the need for designers or subject matter experts.

I offer discounts on longer projects, multiple projects and for repeat customers, so please inquire for a free estimate. Your inquiry should include a brief description of the project including:

  • The subject matter: such as “overview of individual retirement accounts” or “how to alleviate back pain;” and a few more sentences of additional explanation.
  • The primary audience, for example, “general public” or “industry experts.”
  • Type of product: list any and all that may apply such as brochures, web copy, grant application.
  • Approximate length or size.
  • Type of service: see notes below.
  • Contact information: name, title, company, phone and email.

If possible, provide an approximate page number or sample of something similar. For editing projects, submit about two pages of written material for evaluation. Send requests to: Mimi Mylin at mmmylin@verizon.net.

I provide itemized estimates for the requested project, which includes services provided and their expected costs. While final fees are based on the amount of time actually spent, projects that are clearly defined at the outset are billed reasonably close to the estimate. If after starting a project, I find it is more extensive than originally estimated, I will contact you to discuss options.

Hourly Rate: $50.*
*$75 minimum per project; prices negotiable.

Typical Hourly Progress

To help you determine a rough idea of potential costs, I have provided sample work rates below. These rates are based on writing that is moderately technical. Writing that is highly technical will take me longer to complete as will submitted written pieces that require more than average editing.

Type of Service

Research

Includes interviews, the review of information found on reliable internet sources, hard copy published information, and technical documents provided by customer.

  • 1 hour for every 3-5 pages of copy for non-technical projects
  • 1 hour for every 2-3 pages for highly technical projects

Writing

Includes outline (for longer projects), one draft and one revision. Subsequent revisions will be billed at an additional charge.

  • 1-3 pages per hour

General Editing

High level evaluation of writing to determine information gaps, issues with argument, voice, originality and general grammatical issues. Changes to be made by the client.

  • 5-15 pages per hour

Copy Editing

The most common type of editing requested by customers. Revising for clarity, improving organization and transitions, identifying issues with argument and examples, suggesting supporting graphics.

  • 3-8 pages per hour

Line Editing

Proofreading and grammar check, modest copy revisions for clarity.

  • 5-15 pages per hour

Graphics

Creating or purchasing charts, infographics, photographs to support the topics.

  • 1 hour per graphic created by me
  • Purchased graphics and photos can range anywhere from $10 on up.

Design

For pieces that require some visual pizzazz, I work with talented graphic designers for a one-stop shop.

Prices vary depending on the size of the piece and the sophistication of the design, but design services generally start at $100 on up.

More information about services.

Refund Policy

I don’t offer refunds for cancelled projects. Customers will be billed for hours worked.

As much as I aim to provide clients with perfect copy, I occasionally miss a typographical or grammatical error. While I don’t refund for typos, I will reproof the document or proofread up to five pages of a subsequent project for free.

The accuracy of the content of the final product is the responsibility of the customer. For highly technical documents, I will obtain a peer review by a subject matter expert for an additional fee if requested.