Why does Word Dazzle use a flat rate for editing instead of quoting a rate based on the actual material? My work is close to perfect, so why do I get the same rate as substandard stuff?
There are two main reasons for this. The first reason is that most of the labor involved in editing is the time it takes to read the entire work, word for word. No matter how many mistakes there are in the work, the time it takes to read your document is the same. If a work is absolutely riddled with problems and errors, that’s often indicative of larger problems. In those cases, I usually decline the edit since it’s not the best use of the author’s money. Authors in this situation are often better off joining a good critique group, taking writing courses, or contracting the services of a good book doctor. The second reason is that I think most people just want to know how much services will cost before going any further. Having a flat rate makes it simple for people to calculate their total cost to see if editing is within their budget. Others may be uncomfortable sending their work and their personal contact information to someone just for an estimate. With Word Dazzle, there are no
