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Editing / Copy Editing and Proofreading
can be done either using hard copy printouts or
on-screen using the Microsoft Word track changes
(redline) tool. Documents can be e-mailed or delivered
via courier. All hard copy printouts, memory sticks,
etc. will be returned to the client via courier.
Write Skills has worked on many
‘sensitive’ documents and assures
all clients of the utmost confidentiality i.t.o.
document content. All editors are trained, experienced
editors with at least one degree (in most instances
two or three degrees).
Editing / Copy Editing Service
An English language specialist will: edit the
document for spelling, grammar, punctuation and
other mechanics of the English language; polish
and lift language to some extent; check layout
and formatting basics; cross reference citations;
correct bibliographies and reference lists (Harvard
is used as the default referencing style).
Where problems are so severe as to amount to re-writing
or re-typing, this will be indicated to the client
in the editing commentary.
Re-Writing Service
The re-writing service is offered for documents
that are so poorly constructed as to require re-writing.
The service encompasses the editing service, plus
correction, enhancement and polishing of the entire
text.
Proofreading Service
An English language specialist will check final
proofs for: minor mechanical errors, typos and
minor formatting and layout problems.
The proofreading service is offered only to academics
and publishers on documents that have already
undergone a thorough edit. Quotations are available
on request.
Fee Structure
Our fee structure is provided below and relates
to language in prose form (essay style),
including all subject specific texts and publications.
Fees relating to other forms of text, including
lists and coded items must be agreed up-front.
Additional items for noting in terms of charges
can be found below the tariff structure, including
minimum fees charged, overtime rates, etc.
| Editing Service: |
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| Up to 7000 words: |
R0-20 p/word |
| Up to 15000 words: |
R0-19 p/word |
| Up to 30000 words: |
R0-18 p/word |
| Up to 60000 words: |
R0-17 p/word |
| More than 60000 words: |
R0-16 p/word |
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| Re-writing Service: |
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| Up to 7000 words: |
R0-35 p/word |
| Up to 15000 words: |
R0-33 p/word |
| Up to 30000 words: |
R0-31 p/word |
| Up to 60000 words: |
R0-29 p/word |
| More than 60000 words: |
R0-27 p/word |
Additional charges:
• Texts that are not in Microsoft Word,
Excel, or Powerpoint format, such as PDF files
are charged at the standard fee x 2.
• After-hours and weekend work is charged
at the standard fee x 1.5.
• The minimum fee on any single document
edited is R200-00.
• The minimum fee on any single document
re-written is R400-00.
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