premium services

black business woman © 2010 Elena Elisseeva iStockphotoRed Pencil Editing Services provides  several premium services in addition to its basic services. Premium services include express editing, developmental editing, consulting, and document design. Just like with our basic services, we can work on your document electronically or in-person.We are sensitive to deadlines and understand special circumstances. After all, your image is only as good as the words used to describe it. And since words are our business, we know how to take care of yours to make sure that your words are effective tools for communicating the message(s) that you want to express and tailored to the audience that you're approaching. 
View descriptions of premium services. 


  • Express Editing
    You need it when? You need it now. We understand deadlines and urgency and can work fast to help you meet yours. Express editing is only available for our Basic Services and are based on a same-day or a 24-hour turn-around time. Express Editing services are ideal for clients who have time-sensitive requirements and need only proofreading or copy editing.  Express Editing rates are $55 per hour or fraction thereof for same-day editing and $45 per hour or fraction thereof for projects needed within 24 hours. View the Express Editing page for details and to initiate Express Editing Services.
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  • Developmental Editing
    Developmental Editing consists of helping you flesh out your manuscript and breathe life into it. Together, we will develop a manuscript and ensure that the completed work meets the requirements of the publication or institution to which you are submitting it. Developmental editing may also include research and fact checking, if necessary. We can also help you develop the content for your website, brochures, and other printed materials. We work with you from the ground up and with any other professionals (such as web designers) that you are working with to ensure that your content is clear, clean, and concise. Developmental Editing services are for clients who have an outline or a loose draft and need help making thier vision come to life. Developmental Editing is $75 per hour (or fraction therof).
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  • Consulting
    Consulting Services are best for clients who have an idea and need help making thier project take
    shape and aren't quite sure where or how to begin. Either way, we will hold your hand and have your
    back every step of the way.  Consulting can be done over the phone (with an e-mailed transcript of our conversations), over electronic media such as Skype, or in person (F2F).  F2F consultations must be
    booked in advance.  Consulting services are also excellent for business leaders/decision makers who want to educate their staff about the importance of editing with a one-day lecture/seminar or have an in-house style guide created for their internal and external publications. Call us at 313.244.5885 to discuss how our  consulting services can maximize the potential for your documents and publications, and increase and improve productivity and best practices. Consulting Services are $90 per hour or fraction thereof, whether over the phone, by electronic media, or F2F.  Consulting services require a deposit, which ideally should be made when the terms and conditions of consulting are reached. Let Red Pencil Editing Services be among your trusted business solutions. 
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  • Document Design
    Need a document such as a newsletter, program book, or brochure designed or created? We will work with you to create your document from scratch or redevelop an exisiting project. We can discuss your project and your needs and give you an estimated project length.  Call us at 313.244.5885 to discuss your specific needs.  Document Design Services are $75 per hour with a three-hour minimum for each project designed. 
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