Cost calculator
This simple calculator is supposed to help give you a guideline for how much a copy-edit or translation from me might cost. Discounts are not applied and will only be once I’m sending you the quote.
💰 Cost calculator
FAQ
What’s a standardized page and why do you use it?
The standardized page (German, “Normseite”) is a remnant from the time when manuscripts were typed on typewriters and is still used by publishers and freelancers in the DACH region as a measurement of work length for novels. The fixed layout settings ensure that the result is a page with 1500 characters, incl. spaces, 30 lines with up to 60 characters each (max. 250 words per page). Because it’s helpful for calculating fees, the prices you’ll see on this page are all calculated with this layout.
However, I’ve also put up the per word price for translations.
How many passes are included in a developmental edit?
The price for a developmental edit includes two passes. After the first pass, you’ll have time to implement changes and then I will look at your changes in the second passes. For more passes, I charge an additional 1,-€ per page on top.
Do you use machine translation for translation projects?
No, I do not use machine translation for translation projects. I do, however, use Translation Memories, if the client agrees, to ensure consistent translations of special terms and phrases like a fictional organization’s motto.
A Translation Memory is a kind of storage for previous translations. If a segment meets certain parameters, the software I use can make suggestions on how to translate it, based on what’s stored in the Translation Memory.
Why should I hire different people for edits and translations?
The reason why I recommend hiring different people for edits and translations is because all the people working on your book are human. It is easy to miss a mistake, especially if the manuscript is very long or very dense. By hiring different people, you can ensure most errors have been found.
Do you use genAI?
No, I do not use genAI. Neither in my own books nor with books I am working on for clients.
Do you work on AI generated content?
No. I do not accept work on AI generated books or books with AI generated covers.
