Great thoughts are rarely born perfect.
This site is for people with big ideas, messy drafts, and zero interest in polishing sentences — or even writing them.
(No draft at all? Just an idea? That’s fine, too. I can improve what you’ve written, or I can put words around your idea.)
Proofreading: For finished work that’s already strong and just needs a polish.
$0.03 per word
(Minimum $50)
Includes:
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Typos, formatting errors, consistency checks
- Light clarity fixes (only when meaning is obvious)
Best for:
Final drafts, academic or professional documents, content that’s already been line-edited elsewhere.
Line Editing: For work that’s drafted, but not ready to print.
$0.06 per word
(Minimum $50)
Includes:
- Sentence-level clarity and flow
- Tone and voice consistency
- Word choice, concision, rhythm
- Light restructuring where necessary
Best for:
Articles, essays, thought leadership, web copy that needs to sound like you on your best day.
Developmental Editing: For structuring good ideas that are still messy.
$0.10 per word
(Minimum $150)
Includes:
- Argument and organization review
- Logical flow and emphasis
- Audience alignment
- Margin comments and revision guidance
Best for:
Long-form essays, major revisions, high-stakes writing where clarity and persuasion matter.
Copywriting: For good ideas you don’t want to write yourself.
Project-based pricing
(Minimum $250)
Includes:
- Discovery (purpose, audience, voice)
- Original copy written from scratch
- One revision round included
Common projects:
- Website pages
- Personal or professional bios
- Thought leadership articles
- Educational or institutional messaging
Options / Add-ons
- Rush turnaround (48–72 hours): +10–30%
- Second revision round: Flat fee or % of project
- Voice matching from samples: Included for line editing & above
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