Inspiration Writing and Editing Services | Developing, Refining, and Communicating Your Inspiration

We want you to spend your time doing what you do best for your business. We will spend our time tackling the written projects and documents that are critical to your company’s success. Whatever your project need may be, our team of writing and editing associates will provide you with the right services to help you effectively communicate your company’s distinct message.

Below is a list of our services, including descriptions and rates.
NOTE: The rates listed below are estimates provided for informational purposes only. Rates may be subject to change and may vary by project. For a specific, detailed quote, please contact us with your project details, including estimated word count, level of service required, and project deadline.

For all per page rates, page number is calculated by word
count: 1 page = 250 words Data Entry / Word Processing

Printed or typed text (on paper) is entered into a computer document or spreadsheet. Includes document preparation for correspondence, presentations, newsletters, brochures, and more. No editing is done at this stage.

Rate Estimate: $2.50 per page or $25.00 per hour Transcription

Recorded messages submitted on cassette, CD, VHS, DVD, or digital audio files are transcribed into a computer document. No editing is done at this stage. Additional fee may apply for media handling. Digital files are preferred.

Rate Estimate: $30.00 per hour (Transcription services are billed according to standard industry rates. The standard ratio for transcription is 4:1, e.g., a one-hour recording will be four hours of transcription. A higher ratio may apply for poor audio quality, multiple speakers, thick accents, distance from the microphone, or an unusual amount of highly technical terms.) Document Translation (Spanish - English)

English < > Spanish translation of standard documents, including correspondence, brochures, newsletters, press releases, and more.

Rate Estimate: $50 - $75 per page, depending on subject matter complexity.

For all per page rates, page number is calculated by word
count: 1 page = 250 words Proofreading

Proofreading services are offered for documents in their final stage, to check for typos or formatting errors. Differs from a light copyediting service, which checks for grammar and consistency issues.

Rate Estimate: $3.00 per page Light Copyediting

Correction of spelling, punctuation, grammar, capitalization, and minor structural errors.

Rate Estimate: $4.00 - $6.00 per page Medium Copyediting

Light editing services as described above, plus correction of structural errors, such as sentence adjustment and paragraph and sectional reorganization, resulting in logical and smooth text flow.

Rate Estimate: $6.00 - $9.00 per page Substantive Content Editing & Rewriting

Light and medium editing services as described above, plus correction of major structural errors and content weaknesses, such as lack of focus, vagueness, weak sentence style, poor transitions, and major organizational issues. Includes rewriting of text as needed. No new material is developed, researched, or added.

Rate Estimate: $10.00 - $15.00 per page

Technical Writing / Creative Writing

Using your original concepts, text, notes, outlines, and/or transcriptions for guidance, we will develop copy (written material) for your professional documents, using the appropriate terms and writing style for your intended audience. New material may be researched and developed as needed, in cooperation with the author/client. Author/client retains all rights to written material once full payment is made. Rates vary by amount of new research completed and level of technical jargon required.

Rate Estimate: $20.00 - $40.00 per page or $65.00 per hour. Contact us to request a more detailed quote for your project. Press Release Writing

One press release of 250-500 words (including boilerplate and summary) will be developed using information provided by the client. Service includes writing of the release and company summary; minor edits included upon request. Multiple or significant edits (change of story angle, a large amount of additional background information, etc.) may result in additional editing charges. Distribution of news release not included.

Rate Estimate: $150 per press release ($125 for returning clients with an already prepared template that includes company summary).

Technical Writing / Creative Writing

Using your original concepts, text, notes, outlines, and/or transcriptions for guidance, we will develop copy (written material) for your professional documents, using the appropriate terms and writing style for your intended audience. New material may be researched and developed as needed, in cooperation with the author/client. Author/client retains all rights to written material once full payment is made. Rates vary by amount of new research completed and level of technical jargon required.

Rate Estimate: $20.00 - $40.00 per page or $65.00 per hour. Contact us to request a more detailed quote for your project.

Press Release Writing One press release of 250-500 words (including boilerplate and summary) will be developed using information provided by the client. Service includes writing of the release and company summary; minor edits included upon request. Multiple or significant edits (change of story angle, a large amount of additional background information, etc.) may result in additional editing charges. Distribution of news release not included.

Rate Estimate: $150 per press release ($125 for returning clients with an already prepared template that includes company summary).

Manuscript Critique

Provide a 4-6 page straightforward critique of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses, with positive suggestions of how to improve the writing. Designed to help minimize final editing costs.

Rate Estimate: $75.00 Base Charge, plus $1.00 per page for first 100 pages; $0.50 for every page thereafter Project Development Consultation

Do you have a great idea for a written project, but don’t know where to start? During this service, we will consult and strategize with the author/client about how to take an idea from its elementary conception and achieve its greatest potential. This service is designed for the person who is passionate about his or her ideas and inspiration for a project and seeks to maximize its impact.

Rate Estimate: $85.00 per hour Vision & Mission Statement Development

Service includes a 2-hour consultation and production of a vision document up to 1,500 words. Additional time available at $85/hr., additional writing at $0.15/word. For more information about this service, please visit our Vision Development page.

Rate Estimate: $500.00 Flat Rate Coming Soon: Grant Writing & Consultation

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming grant writing and consulting services for non-profit organizations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Inspiration Writing & Editing Services offers secure, online project management capabilities for all of our client projects. This unique “virtual experience” is like having your own writer and editor on staff. We know that many of our clients do not maintain high staffing and overhead costs and are looking for professional services on an as-needed or project basis. These independent professionals and small businesses are exactly the kind of clients Inspiration Writing & Editing Services is designed to serve.

Our project management tools provide you with the fastest, most reliable service for all of your project’s communication, file sharing, and collaboration needs. Our team of technologically–linked associates will provide you with professional, affordable, and dependable service, while developing and processing the written projects and documents that are critical to your company’s success.