What type of editor do I need? I need someone to...

1. understand my book concept and write the book for me

1.1. You need a ghostwriter

1.1.1. $0.26–0.50/word

2. understand my book concept and help guide me while I write it

2.1. You need a developmental editor

2.1.1. $45–55/hour (1–5 pages/hour)

3. review my draft manuscript and make significant changes including rewrites or reorganization of the text

3.1. You need a substantive/content/line editor

3.1.1. $40–60/hour (1–6 pages/hour)

4. check my manuscript for spelling, grammar, usage, punctuation, as well as check facts and cross-references and possibly create a style sheet to ensure consistency throughout the manuscript

4.1. You need a copyeditor

4.1.1. Basic: $30–40/hour (5–10 ms pages/hour) Heavy: $40–50/hour (2–5 ms pages/hour)

5. check my final manuscript for grammar, usage, punctuation, typos, and style guide consistency

5.1. You need a proofreader

5.1.1. $30–35/hour (9–13 ms pages/hour) [About $0.01/word]