Every story matters...
And every writer deserves an editor who cares.Want to partner with a quality professional who has a sharp eye, a storyteller's mind, and a teacher's soul?
Hire S.E. Reid today!
Meet the Editor
My name is S.E. Reid.
Let me tell you a little about myself...
I have worked as a freelance proofreader, copywriter, and developmental editor since 2018 in various genres and fields, including academic, fiction, memoir, and marketing. My clients run the gamut from self-published novelists and memoirists, to academics who want to turn their ideas into a well-written shareable piece, to website builders or small businesses looking for dynamic web content, and more!I believe that every piece of writing—fiction or nonfiction, long-form or short-form—deserves to tell the right story in the most compelling way possible, and that is the purpose I apply to every piece of client work I receive. I work fast and to the utmost quality, and I do my best to ensure that projects of all genres and budgetary needs receive the thorough, careful, and proactive support they need.If you’re looking for a pair of eyes to give your work a discerning glance, a proofreader to go deep into the weeds and give it a polish, or an experienced writer to make your copy sing, look no further! Reach out today!
AI Statement
Unless it is expressly requested by a client, I do not use AI in my personal or professional creative work. If AI is requested for error-checking or generation, I reserve the right to refuse.When you hire me as your editor or copywriter, you can rest assured that no AI assistant or generative AI program will be used to write, edit, modify, or consult at any stage of the process.This is 100% human work.
My Rates
Rates reflect my level of experience and are always weighed against the current average for freelance writers/editors nationally. Subject to change.If you have any questions about these rates - or would like to discuss an option that better fits your budget - please don't hesitate to reach out!
Value Rates
OUTLINE CONSULTING: $50 (flat rate)
Ideal for longform fiction writers (but nonfiction writers are welcome to this, too!), this flat-rate “story diagnostic” includes one hour of my time in which I look over your story outline and materials and provide you with a document of overall notes, potential problem areas, and/or questions I might have to troubleshoot your narrative. I focus mainly on structure, motivation, and overall flow to look for holes or gaps.
This rate does NOT include any proofreading, nor do I look over your manuscript in its entirety. One or two chapters for context is acceptable.
“Materials” include: outlines, summaries, plot notes, 1-2 chapters, character profiles, relevant worldbuilding information.
Ideally, please do not exceed 15 pages of materials to ensure I have time to look over it all and properly identify issues within an hour.
BETA READING: $50/hour of reading (quote given up front)
My most basic value option for finished work. I read through your completed or work-in-progress and provide you with general, reader-based impressions. This is NOT a comprehensive edit, but just a quick pass, and as such I only bill for how long I think it will take me to read the work. That said, I bring the same level of expertise to this process as all of my other edits, and I always ensure you get your money’s worth.(For your own estimate: I read about 20,000 words per hour.)
Non-Fiction Projects
AI "Humanizing" Pass: $50/hour
For this rate, I will take a look at your business, marketing, or web content generated with AI and "humanize" it, making sure that it connects with your desired audience and tells the right story for your business or individual professional presence. This is for non-fiction projects only; I do not edit AI-generated fiction content.PLEASE NOTE: I reserve the right to refuse ANY project in which I feel that AI is being used to deceive readers or customers, or is being used under false pretenses.
In-Depth Rates
HOURLY: $50/hour
This is ideal for short-form writing/editing projects, under or around 5,000 words, such as web content, blog posts, or newsletters/articles. I prefer to quote a total amount up-front after appraising the work, to make sure there are no surprises for either myself or my clients. All projects have a one-hour minimum.PROOFREADING/COPYEDIT, Per Word: $0.014/word
This rate is for those who want bare-bones line edits on their longform projects, over 5,000 words up to book-length, and nothing else. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, etc.DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING, Per Word: $0.016/word
This rate is ideal for a meatier look at longform projects over 5,000 words up to book-length. This rate includes mild corrections (line edits are not my chief concern, here, but I will highlight problem areas), structural/developmental comments, sensitivity awareness (if requested), and focus on any specific areas the client might want help with.Whatever your project, I look forward to hearing from you!
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