Your Questions, Answered
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A deposit is required to reserve space in my editing schedule. The most common arrangement is 50% due upfront and 50% due upon completion, when the edited manuscript is returned. If helpful, this can be adjusted into smaller installments depending on the scope of the project.
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Yes. While many clients choose the standard 50/50 structure, I’m happy to discuss installment plans for longer or more complex projects.
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Invoices are issued in Canadian dollars.
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Yes—I regularly work with authors around the world. Payments can be made securely through online transfer services. Any currency conversion or bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the client.
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Payments can be made through e-Transfer (Canada), Zelle (U.S.), or Wise (International/Open to all clients)
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Quotes are based on the word count provided at the time of booking. A small amount of growth is completely normal, but if the manuscript increases by more than 5%, the final fee may be adjusted to reflect the additional editing time.
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If a project is postponed or cancelled after the deposit has been paid, the deposit is generally non-refundable, as it reserves dedicated time in my editing schedule. However, I’m always happy to discuss rescheduling when possible.