For a Single Editing Pass What is the Average Cost?

Professional editing for a 350-page book (roughly 87,500–105,000 words) typically costs 

between $1,000 and $8,000+, depending on the level of service and editor experience. Proofreading is the cheapest ($\approx$$1,000–$2,000), while comprehensive developmental or line editing is the most expensive ($\approx$$3,000–$7,000+).

Estimated Costs by Editing Type (for ~350 pages/90k words):

• Proofreading: $500 - $2,000 (fixing minor, final-stage errors).

• Copyediting: $1,000 - $4,500+ (grammar, style, and consistency).

• Line Editing: $1,800 - $8,000+ (sentence-level structure, flow, and tone).

• Developmental Editing: $2,700 - $9,000+ (big-picture, structure, and content).

Key Factors Influencing Price:

• Word Count: Most professionals charge by the word (e.g., $.01–$.09) or by the hour.

• Editing Intensity: A heavily drafted manuscript requires more time than a polished one.

• Editor's Experience: Specialized or highly experienced editors charge premium rates.

• Genre: Complex, non-fiction, or technical books may cost more than fiction.

  
  

For a 350-page manuscript, an average, professional, one-pass edit often falls around $3,000 to $5,000 for a mix of copy and line editing.

At Barringer Publishing we make FIVE editing passes

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