Comments on: Are there any Freelance editors out there for a 12,500 word children’s book? http://writershelpers.com/freelance-editor/are-there-any-freelance-editors-out-there-for-a-12500-word-childrens-book Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:48:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mia http://writershelpers.com/freelance-editor/are-there-any-freelance-editors-out-there-for-a-12500-word-childrens-book/comment-page-1#comment-1145 Mia Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:33:59 +0000 http://writershelpers.com/freelance-editor/are-there-any-freelance-editors-out-there-for-a-12500-word-childrens-book#comment-1145 Here is one freelance editor who specializes in children's books: http://www.underdown.org/rates.htm The page linked above takes you to his rates page, where he gives estimates of the cost depending on the kind of editing you want. This should help you get an idea of the going rates as well. Some freelance editors charge by the hour, some per page or word. You can use the internet to search for more possibilities, but be careful to check out references and experience before committing to paying anyone. You may also want to try to exchange manuscripts with another writer for critique, which is free. Join a writing forum like http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ or ask at your local library and bookstores if there are any writing groups meeting there.<br><b>References : </b><br> Here is one freelance editor who specializes in children’s books:

http://www.underdown.org/rates.htm

The page linked above takes you to his rates page, where he gives estimates of the cost depending on the kind of editing you want. This should help you get an idea of the going rates as well. Some freelance editors charge by the hour, some per page or word.

You can use the internet to search for more possibilities, but be careful to check out references and experience before committing to paying anyone.

You may also want to try to exchange manuscripts with another writer for critique, which is free. Join a writing forum like http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ or ask at your local library and bookstores if there are any writing groups meeting there.
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