A friend of mine has finished writing his first novel and has asked me if I would be interested in editing it for him -- and he has offered to pay me for my time and services, adding also that it would be good experience for my resume.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar are a "given", as he puts it, but he's also looking for a fresh pair of eyes to make sure there aren't any gaping plot holes or inconsistencies. And, of course, to see if it is enjoyable/readable. His novel is approximately 94,000 words.
I definitely could use the money (and the hands-on experience), but I don't want to screw him over or potentially make matters worse for him as he queries for an agent/publisher (I have given him the links to both AW and Writer Beware, as an aside).
What would be a fair price to charge?
Spelling, punctuation and grammar are a "given", as he puts it, but he's also looking for a fresh pair of eyes to make sure there aren't any gaping plot holes or inconsistencies. And, of course, to see if it is enjoyable/readable. His novel is approximately 94,000 words.
I definitely could use the money (and the hands-on experience), but I don't want to screw him over or potentially make matters worse for him as he queries for an agent/publisher (I have given him the links to both AW and Writer Beware, as an aside).
What would be a fair price to charge?