Median / Average Pay ($)
- $36.07 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $25.05 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $30.32 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com) (Book Editor)
- $31.89 / hour (Indeed.com)
Services Provided
- Developmental – Improving the structure and content of manuscripts by analyzing elements such as plot, pacing, and character development.
- Structural – Examining the coherence and organization of written material to enhance readability.
- Copy – Reviewing text for grammar, spelling, and style consistency, ensuring compliance with relevant style guides (e.g., MLA).
- Proofreading – Correcting formatting inconsistencies, typos, and punctuation errors to prepare a final version for publication or presentation.
- Fact-Checking – Verifying the accuracy of facts, references, and statistics in news, research, or other nonfiction works.
- SEO – Modifying online content (e.g., blogs) to meet search engine readability standards and improve visibility.