Editorial Rates
Contact me [at] willfenstermaker.com for editing and writing services—especially regarding artists’ statements and biographies, grant applications, press releases, website copy, in-gallery materials, marketing collateral, sponsored content and more.
Developmental Editing
Creative and critical concepting: interrogating and researching ideas, shaping narrative, reordering sections, suggesting rewrites as needed. Requires consultation and work on early drafts.
$100+ per hour
2 hour minimum
2 hour minimum
Content Editing
Editing on the level of ideas: crafting a thesis, strengthening and clarifying arguments, developing a rhetorical style. Generally requires trading manuscripts back and forth.
$80+ per hour
4 hour minimum
4 hour minimum
Copy Editing
Editing on the level of language: tightening prose, confirming cross-references, checking spelling and grammar, ensuring proper citations. Work is often delivered via a single edited manuscript.
Proofreading
Preparing edited texts for publication: safeguarding against errors, fixing typos, standardizing formatting, ensuring consistency in language and style. Client must provide page proof such as a galley or layout.
$50+ per hour
2 hour minimum
2 hour minimum
Terms
Minimum rates are set according to annual guidelines published by the Editorial Freelancers Association. Hourly estimates are determined following EFA’s standard of 1 hour of work equaling approximately 1,000–2,000 words of text for editing or 1,750–2,500 words for proofreading.
Work begins only after we have agreed in writing on an estimated project rate and all necessary assets have been received.
Projects requiring fast turnarounds may be billed at higher rates. Generally “rush fees” apply to deadlines within two weeks of beginning a project, but ultimately they depend on the amount of labor, timeframe, general availability and timely receipt of assets.
Estimates are subject to change. Client will be notified if and when final project costs are expected to grow more than 25% of the initial estimate. Final invoices are prorated per half hour. Payment is required within 30 days to comply with California and New York independent-contractor regulations. After 30 days a 10% weekly late fee will be assessed.
I will retain copyright of all material published under my name, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Work begins only after we have agreed in writing on an estimated project rate and all necessary assets have been received.
Projects requiring fast turnarounds may be billed at higher rates. Generally “rush fees” apply to deadlines within two weeks of beginning a project, but ultimately they depend on the amount of labor, timeframe, general availability and timely receipt of assets.
Estimates are subject to change. Client will be notified if and when final project costs are expected to grow more than 25% of the initial estimate. Final invoices are prorated per half hour. Payment is required within 30 days to comply with California and New York independent-contractor regulations. After 30 days a 10% weekly late fee will be assessed.
I will retain copyright of all material published under my name, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Artist Assistance
If you are an emerging artist looking for advice crafting a statement, funding application, etc., but feel you cannot afford my consultation fees, do not hesitate to reach out—we can make something work.
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Please do not attempt to solicit reviews, profiles or other independent coverage.