NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
Editing copy is like playing baseball. When I was in Little League, I liked positions where I would be able to catch the baseball often. I particularly enjoyed first base and center field, but I found a comfort zone as a catcher. As long as that batter did not hit the ball, it was my responsibility to catch it. And it did not always come right at me, which meant that I had to move quickly to grab it.
As a copy editor, I consider myself a catcher. When something does not seem right, I want to catch it before it makes it into the newspaper. In my current position with Harcourt, my job entails editing and proofreading tests as well as ancillary materials for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (the FCAT).
I would like to continue to work as a freelance copy editor or proofreader. But the words "proofreader," "copy editor" and "catcher" are not completely accurate. They are just job titles; they do not encompass what I can really do. There is more to editing copy than catching factual errors and ensuring consistency in style and grammar - there is an understanding about how words can work. I am the catcher for you.
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
Other, Education
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Other
Editing Experience in Years: 3-5 years
Work experience:
1. 01 Mar 2005 - Present. FCAT Editor, Harcourt Assessment
1. 01 Nov 2002 - Nov. 2004. Copy Editor/Page Designer, Sun Coast Media Group
2. 01 Mar 2000 - Present. Freelance Book Editor, n/a
3. 01 Aug 1998 - 01 Mar 1999. Copy Editor/Page Designer, Stars and Stripes
Editing experience:
Literature (General), Literature-fiction, Literature-poetry, Music, Geology, Astronomy, Education, Genealogy, History
ChristopherChristopher is not available at this time.
Scored 90% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.