Submitting Your Manuscript Before we start to work together, I want you to feel comfortable with and confident about my abilities. To this end, I’ll provide a free sample edit and/or estimate at your request. Simply submit the following information: Document type (trade book, textbook, journal, newsletter, etc.) Subject area (hiking, history, children’s nonfiction, etc.) Intended audience Page count (based on 12-point font and double-spacing, please) Service you need (copyediting, content editing, writing, etc.), plus any additional important details regarding the manuscript Style guide preference (i.e., Chicago Manual of Style) Deadline Contact information (your name, email address and phone number) 3-5 pages of your document (preferably as Word or PDF files) Please submit the above information to Michelle at eagleeyesediting@hotmail.com. The 3-5 pages of your document should come as an email attachment. You may also submit a disk (floppy or zip), CD or hard copy (please email me first for a mailing address). Generally, you can expect to hear back from me within 2-3 days, oftentimes sooner. If the project is on a rush, just let me know. Rates I generally like to have a discussion with clients about the work needed before setting a rate. Depending on the project, I charge hourly or by the page. My rates are competitive and based on service performed, i.e., copyediting, content editing, writing, etc. Generally, half of the total amount is due before I begin the work, while the balance is due upon completion.