Sam Leigh's Editing Rates
Here are brief descriptions of what is involved during each type of editing.Editing credits include The Lost Bay, ARKYVR, Death Game, and Rom Com Drama Bomb.
Developmental Editing
A holistic, "big picture" look of the game. Involves working closely with the designer to improve quality and cohesion.Best for games with early first drafts that are not yet fully written.Focuses on:
- Tone and themes
- Game mechanics
- Arrangement of sections
- Plot, setting, and characters (if applicable)Typical rate: $0.03 per word
Proofreading
A final pass to check for remaining errors. Involves pointing out typos and remaining inconsistencies.Best for games with a completed manuscript that are in layout.Focuses on:
- Grammatical errors
- Spelling & punctuation
- Consistency with layout (i.e., making sure text does not say "the table below" when the table is actually to the right)Typical rate: $0.02 per word
Line & Copy Editing
A deep dive into clarity and consistency. Involves making sure the game has good flow and is easy to understand.Best for games with a completed manuscript, but not yet in layout (i.e. in Google Docs or a word processor).Focuses on:
- Clarity of language
- Flow and cohesiveness
- Word choice
- Sentence structure
- Consistency in terminology, capitalization, etc.Typical rate: $0.06 per word
Contact
If you're interested in hiring me for editing, please send me an email with:- The type of editing service(s)
- The estimated word count
- The project timeline
- A brief description of your project (or, if willing, pieces of the manuscript for reference)Note: My editing schedule tends to fill. If the original timeline is delayed, it may take me longer than projected to edit the game due to other editing commitments.