What are your rates?
My hourly rates are as follows:
If you'd like a fixed-price arrangement, it depends on the word count as well as the urgency of the deadline and which level of editing is needed. Generally, the price can range from 4¢ to 7¢ per word (quick proofreading to heavy editing).
These prices may seem on the higher side, but they align with standard industry rates (see EfA and CIEP, for example). Please note that there have been numerous instances when clients chose me over cheaper editors (who were equally qualified) simply because the quality of my work is higher.
My hourly rates are as follows:
- US$30/hr if the payment is made via PayPal
- US$40/hr if we're working through Upwork (due to fees, etc.)
If you'd like a fixed-price arrangement, it depends on the word count as well as the urgency of the deadline and which level of editing is needed. Generally, the price can range from 4¢ to 7¢ per word (quick proofreading to heavy editing).
These prices may seem on the higher side, but they align with standard industry rates (see EfA and CIEP, for example). Please note that there have been numerous instances when clients chose me over cheaper editors (who were equally qualified) simply because the quality of my work is higher.
How will we figure out payment, invoicing, etc.?
I usually work through Upwork, the world's leading freelancing platform. It conveniently automates contracts, invoicing, and billing … all in one place. Additionally, if we have an hourly contract, Upwork will periodically take screenshots of the text I'm proofreading/editing, which is beneficial for you if you'd like to see my work in progress.
Interested but not sure where to begin? I'd be happy to help guide you through it. For starters, if you don't yet have an Upwork account, please use my referral link to register. Alternatively, if you don't want to set up an account on the site but would still like to use a trusted third party to manage our contract, we can use Upwork's direct contract feature.
If the above sounds too complicated, we can go a simpler route, and I can invoice you through PayPal. However, since this offers little to no protection for me, for new clients, I'd request an upfront payment of 10% to 20% of the total project fee (this can be discussed/negotiated). The remaining balance is due upon completion and submission of the work.
I usually work through Upwork, the world's leading freelancing platform. It conveniently automates contracts, invoicing, and billing … all in one place. Additionally, if we have an hourly contract, Upwork will periodically take screenshots of the text I'm proofreading/editing, which is beneficial for you if you'd like to see my work in progress.
Interested but not sure where to begin? I'd be happy to help guide you through it. For starters, if you don't yet have an Upwork account, please use my referral link to register. Alternatively, if you don't want to set up an account on the site but would still like to use a trusted third party to manage our contract, we can use Upwork's direct contract feature.
If the above sounds too complicated, we can go a simpler route, and I can invoice you through PayPal. However, since this offers little to no protection for me, for new clients, I'd request an upfront payment of 10% to 20% of the total project fee (this can be discussed/negotiated). The remaining balance is due upon completion and submission of the work.
How can I contact you? / How will we communicate?
There are several ways to reach out to me. The easiest is through email (isabelle.a.abraham@gmail.com). There is also a contact form at the bottom of the home page of this website. Additionally, if we're working through Upwork, we can use their messaging system.
For the duration of your project, we can continue with email, Upwork, and/or online collaboration tools like Slack, Basecamp, Trello, Wrike, etc. (whichever method you prefer).
If you would like to speak over a phone or video call, that can be scheduled, although it's usually not needed for this kind of work.
There are several ways to reach out to me. The easiest is through email (isabelle.a.abraham@gmail.com). There is also a contact form at the bottom of the home page of this website. Additionally, if we're working through Upwork, we can use their messaging system.
For the duration of your project, we can continue with email, Upwork, and/or online collaboration tools like Slack, Basecamp, Trello, Wrike, etc. (whichever method you prefer).
If you would like to speak over a phone or video call, that can be scheduled, although it's usually not needed for this kind of work.
What's your schedule and availability like?
I'm available for up to 35 hours a week, including weekends. My schedule is very flexible, and even if we are in different time zones, I can work with your schedule. In fact, since I am mostly a night owl, my timings are suitable for North and South American clients.
I'm available for both short- and long-term work, with individuals or teams. Previous clients I've worked with have hired me for projects as short as one hour, while there are other clients whom I've worked with for almost a decade!
I'm available for up to 35 hours a week, including weekends. My schedule is very flexible, and even if we are in different time zones, I can work with your schedule. In fact, since I am mostly a night owl, my timings are suitable for North and South American clients.
I'm available for both short- and long-term work, with individuals or teams. Previous clients I've worked with have hired me for projects as short as one hour, while there are other clients whom I've worked with for almost a decade!
I have an urgent deadline. Can you accommodate it?
I take on urgent and last-minute projects very often and can easily prioritize yours. My background in journalism and previous work in newsrooms mean that I have plenty of experience with deadline-driven environments. However, I would prefer advance notice so that I can clear up my schedule beforehand.
Please keep in mind that some deadlines will be simply unrealistic for me to meet, such as a thorough proofread of 75,000 words in two days.
I take on urgent and last-minute projects very often and can easily prioritize yours. My background in journalism and previous work in newsrooms mean that I have plenty of experience with deadline-driven environments. However, I would prefer advance notice so that I can clear up my schedule beforehand.
Please keep in mind that some deadlines will be simply unrealistic for me to meet, such as a thorough proofread of 75,000 words in two days.
What kinds of texts do you work on? Do you specialize in anything?
I've collaborated with numerous authors, businesses, and other professionals to make their writing as flawless as it can be. The variety of projects that I've worked on includes:
Although I have more experience with texts such as blog posts and academic papers, I choose not to focus on or specialize in a specific kind of text or subject because I really enjoy being able to work on a variety of projects and don't want to be closed off to any opportunity that would enable me to gain more experience in or knowledge of topics/content that I'm otherwise unfamiliar with.
I've collaborated with numerous authors, businesses, and other professionals to make their writing as flawless as it can be. The variety of projects that I've worked on includes:
- Flyers, brochures, emails, and letters
- Federal government bids, and grant proposals
- Academic papers (essays, dissertations, theses, etc.)
- Scientific articles, technical reports, and product manuals
- Mobile apps, video scripts, online courses, and card games
- Legal documents such as contracts and patent applications
- Ebooks, printed books (non-fiction), and children’s literature
- Translations and texts written by non-native English speakers
- Blogs, news articles, website content, and marketing materials
- CVs/resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and LinkedIn profiles
- Business plans & presentations, pitch decks, white papers, and case studies
Although I have more experience with texts such as blog posts and academic papers, I choose not to focus on or specialize in a specific kind of text or subject because I really enjoy being able to work on a variety of projects and don't want to be closed off to any opportunity that would enable me to gain more experience in or knowledge of topics/content that I'm otherwise unfamiliar with.
Do you provide services other than proofreading and editing?
I have experience with and offer additional editorial services such as the following:
I have experience with and offer additional editorial services such as the following:
- Content management: managing publishing schedules; assigning content to writers and providing them with feedback
- Style guide development: creating an in-house style guide or improving/expanding an existing one
- Search engine optimization in WordPress: adding sub-headings, titles, tags, image texts, meta description, focus keyword; improving SEO and Readability score
- Writing: articles and blog content (with attribution)
- Transcribing: verbatim or edited transcripts for a range of English accents