I'm a new freelance copyeditor trying to set my rates and ensure I have a professional contract. Please find information on how freelance editing rates are typically charged, what factors influence these rates, and then navigate to the sample contract to identify the recommended payment terms.
Navigate to 'copyediting.com'. Click on the 'Freelance Editing Rates for 2023' link. Identify how freelance editing rates are typically charged (e.g., by page, hour, or word). Identify factors that influence freelance editing rates. Navigate back to the homepage or a page with navigation options. Click on the 'Freelance Sample Contract' link. Locate and identify the recommended payment terms within the sample contract information.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Freelance Editing Rates for 2023' article. The agent states that rates are typically charged by the page, hour, or word. The agent identifies that factors like the type of editing, complexity of the material, turnaround time, and the editor's experience influence rates. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Freelance Sample Contract' information. The agent identifies that the sample contract recommends a 50% upfront payment and the remaining 50% upon completion, or similar clear payment terms.