Invoice clients for document proofreading, manuscript checking, and typeset corrections. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A proofreader invoice covers fees for checking finished documents, typeset manuscripts, websites, and marketing materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and typographic errors. Proofreading is the final quality control stage before publication and is distinct from copy editing (which is more substantive). Proofreaders work for publishers, businesses, academics, marketing agencies, and individuals who want their written materials to be error-free before publication. Pricing is typically per word, per page, or per hour depending on the service. Because proofreading rates are lower than editing rates, volume work (multiple documents per month) or retainer arrangements with regular clients are common.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading (per 1,000 words) | £2 - £6 | per 1,000 words |
| Typeset Proofreading (per page) | £2 - £5 | per page |
| Website Proofreading | £50 - £200 | per project |
| Marketing Materials Proofread | £30 - £100 | per document |
| Rush Proofreading Surcharge | 25-50% | surcharge |
| Consistency Check / Style Sheet Creation | £30 - £80 | per project |
Invoice on delivery of the proofread document with Net 7 to Net 14 terms. For regular clients (publishers, agencies), invoice monthly for all work completed that month. Include the word count or page count and the per-unit rate so clients can easily verify the charge. The CIEP publishes minimum recommended proofreading rates which are useful benchmarks.