Free Proofreader Quote Template
Proofreaders quote per word because that's the only reliable way to price work where the client controls the input volume. A quote states the rate per word, the expected word count, and the turnaround so the client can plan publication schedules.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does proofreading cost per word?
Proofreading rates range from €0.012 to €0.03 per word. Legal and technical documents at the top end due to the attention required. A 10,000-word marketing brochure costs €120 to €300. A 90,000-word manuscript costs €1,080 to €2,700. Always quote on the actual final word count, not an estimate.
What's included in a proofreading service?
Proofreading covers spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors. It doesn't cover rewriting sentences or restructuring paragraphs. If a client's text needs deeper work, recommend line editing first. Make this distinction clear in the quote to avoid scope disputes.
Do proofreaders charge extra for very messy documents?
Yes. A manuscript with many errors takes longer to proofread than a clean one. Many proofreaders do a sample page before quoting: if error frequency is above 5 errors per page, they apply a higher per-word rate. Mention this in your quote process.