Proofreading Services Payment Schedule

Proofreading Services Payment Schedule
A comprehensive guide to payment options for professional proofreading services based on project length and complexity.
Base Rate and Calculation Method
Rate: $6.00 USD per standard page (defined as 250 words). The total number of billable pages will be calculated by dividing the total word count of the submitted manuscript by 250.
Estimated Total Word Count: [Insert Word Count, if known, or state "To Be Confirmed"] Equivalent Standard Pages: (Total Word Count / 250) = [Insert Number]
Estimated Total Project Cost: [Equivalent Standard Pages] x $6.00 = $[Insert Total]
Schedule Option Chosen: [Specify Option 1, 2A, 2B, 3, or a custom variation]
Option 1: For Shorter Projects
For projects under 50 standard pages
Structure
Two-Payment System
Payment 1 (Upfront Deposit)
50% of the estimated total cost before work begins.
Payment 2 (Final Payment)
Remaining 50% upon completion and delivery of the proofread manuscript.
Example Calculation:
For a document equivalent to 40 standard pages: 40 pages * $6/page = $240 total.
Deposit = 50% of $240 = $120
Remaining balance = $120
Option 2A: Medium-Length Projects (Two-Payment System)
For projects between 50-150 standard pages
Payment Structure
Two-Payment System for medium-length manuscripts
Payment Details
Payment 1 (Upfront Deposit): 50% of the estimated total cost before work begins.
Payment 2 (Final Payment): Remaining 50% upon completion and delivery.
Example:
For a document equivalent to 100 standard pages: 100 pages * $6/page = $600 total.
Deposit = 50% of $600 = $300
Remaining balance = $300
Option 2B: Medium-Length Projects (Three-Payment System)
Alternative payment structure for projects between 50-150 standard pages
Payment 1 (Upfront Deposit)
30-40% of the estimated total cost before work begins.
Payment 2 (Mid-Project)
30-30% upon completion of an agreed-upon milestone (e.g., after 50% of pages are proofread and returned for review).
Payment 3 (Final Payment)
Remaining 30-40% upon completion and delivery of the entire manuscript.
Example Calculation:
For a 100-standard-page document ($600 total).
Deposit (e.g., 40%) = $240
After 50 standard pages (50% of work) (e.g., 30% of total) = $180
Remaining balance (e.g., 30% of total) = $180
Option 3: For Longer Projects
For projects of 150+ standard pages, such as a full book manuscript
Payment 1 (Upfront Deposit)
30% of estimated total cost to secure the booking and initiate work.
Payment 2 (Milestone 1)
An additional percentage or fixed amount after a set number of pages/chapters are completed and delivered (e.g., after the first 100 standard pages).
Payment 3 (Milestone 2 - if applicable)
Another installment after another significant portion of work is completed (e.g., after 200 standard pages).
Payment 4 (Final Payment)
The remaining balance upon final completion and delivery of the fully proofread manuscript.
Example Calculation:
For a 300-standard-page manuscript: 300 pages * $6/page = $1800 total.
Deposit (e.g., 30%) = $540
After 100 standard pages (approx. 33% of work). Payment = $540 (another 30%)
After 200 standard pages (approx. 66% of work). Payment = $540 (another 30%)
Payment Methods and Late Payment Policy
Payment Methods Accepted
PayPal, Credit Cards and potentially Zelle
Late Payment Policy
Payments not received by the due date may incur a late fee of 10% of the total cost and may result in a pause in work until payment is received.
Important: All payment deadlines must be strictly observed to maintain project timeline and avoid additional fees.