Writing a long and substantial book is like having a friend and companion at your side, to whom you can always turn for comfort and amusement, and whose society becomes more attractive as a new and widening field of interest.—Winston Churchill
Welcome to Compass Rose Horizons.
We offer expert proofreading, editing, book design, and transcription services.
Editorial Rates
Rather than charge our clients an hourly rate, we’ve found that most people prefer to know exactly what our services will cost before committing to use them. An hourly rate is meaningless if you do not know how many pages per hour an editor or proofreader can read or if he or she will do so consistently. We’ve heard horror stories from authors who have been presented with a bill far in excess of what was originally budgeted.
Instead, we charge by the page. The industry standard for a “page” is 250 words. (To figure out your page count, divide your total word count by 250.) This way, you do not have to worry about whether or not your manuscript is in the right font or type size. You can send it to us “as is.”
Turnaround time is 5 to 7 business days from the date we receive your document. We can also accept some rush jobs.
All rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and there is a minimum charge of $30.00 per job. Please anticipate an additional fee for rush jobs as well as any applicable courier charges. These rates apply to electronic editing of Microsoft Word documents and hard copy. If your document is in a PDF format, there may be an additional charge due to the complicated editing tools.
The Moneylender and His Wife, Quentin Matsys, 1514.
Express Proofreading
If your work is already polished and only needs a quick read for minor errors, we can offer you low rates and a fast turnaround time.
- $2.00/page when marking hard copy
- $1.95/page for corrected file copy
Basic Proofreading
Includes proofing for spelling mistakes, typos, punctuation, capitalization errors, and awkward grammar.
- $2.95/page when marking hard copy
- $2.50/page for corrected file copy
Extended Proofreading / Line-by-Line Copyediting
Includes everything that comes with our basic service plus proofing for general structure, clarity, sense, word choice, redundancies, and inconsistencies in narrative voice.
- $3.95/page when marking hard copy
- $3.50/page for corrected file copy
Deep Editing / Rewriting
If your text needs an extensive rewrite or a more aggressive edit, we can help you overhaul it. We will incorporate most of our suggestions directly into the text and highlight the lines in question. In areas that need further clarity, we will insert a comment or question for you.
- $12.00/page when marking hard copy
- $10.00/page for corrected file copy
We accept Visa and MasterCard payments through PayPal. Money orders are also welcome. We can accept checks, but the check must clear before work on a project begins. Arrangement can be made to work on your manuscript in stages if you would prefer not to submit a large project all at once. We also offer a 5% discount for paying your entire invoice at the time you engage our services!
