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Content Edit vs. Line Edit vs. Proofread: Which Does Your Book Need?
Content edit, line edit, or proofread? Here’s what each type of editing does, how to tell which one your novel needs, and what each one costs.
Cindy Ray Hale
Sep 295 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Edit a Novel? A 2026 Guide to Book Editing Prices
What does it really cost to edit a novel? Here are 2026 per-word rates for content edits, line edits, and proofreads, with real budgets for an 80,000-word book.
Cindy Ray Hale
Sep 295 min read
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