Excellent Editors: Services
Excellent Editors (e2)
services are categorized as follows:
- Research
-
Script/Manuscript Writing
- Re-writing
- Editing
- Proof-Reading
- Typesetting
-
Manuscript/Book Assessment
- Indexing
- Book-Cover
Design/Blurb
- Proposal/Brochure Writing
- Campaign
Publicity Services
- Logo Design/Slogan Generation
Excellent Editors: Service Fees
1. Research:
This entails conducting new or additional research. Cost to be determined by the nature, scope, and logistics of
a given project. As such, only Excellent Editors manager or anyone
deputizing for him should be engaged in costing research jobs.
2. Script/Manuscript
Writing: This entails writing a script from the scratch based on client-presented facts or materials but DOES
NOT necessarily include undertaking fresh research. Except in special circumstances, scripts/manuscript writing jobs
are generally charged based on the projected number of A4 pages contained in the finished work. The fees (including sub-editing/photo-editing
and insertion/indexing) are as follows:
a. Under 100 Pages
- N900,000
b. 100 - 200 Pages
- N1,300,000
c. 200 - 300 Pages
- N1,700,000
d. 300 - 400 Pages
- N1,900,000
e. 400 - 500 Pages
- N2,100,000
f. 500 - 650 Pages
- N2,300,000
g. Over 650 Pages
- From N2,700,000
3. Re-Writing: This entails
substantially re-working a full-length manuscript but DOES NOT necessarily include undertaking fresh research. Except
in special circumstances, re-writing jobs, for costing purposes, are approximated as A4 pages (long-hand or typeset) and charged
based on the number of pages in their present or re-written form. Our fees are as follows:
a. Under 100 Pages - N300,000
b.
100 - 200 Pages - N700,000
c. 200 - 300 Pages - N900,000
d. 300 - 400 Pages - N1,100,000
e. 400 - 500 Pages - N1,300,000
f. 500 - 650 Pages - N1,500,000
g. Over 650 Pages - From N1,700,000
4.
Editing: This entails effecting competent editorial corrections on an already finished manuscript without essentially
altering its content. Editing jobs, for costing purposes, are approximated as A4 pages (long-hand or typeset) and charged
based on the number of pages in their current or edited form. Our fees are as follows:
a. Under 100 Pages - N100,000
b. 100 - 200 Pages - N500,000
c. 200 - 300 Pages - N700,000
d. 300 - 400 Pages - N900,000
e. 400 - 500 Pages - N1,100,000
f. 500 - 650 Pages - N1,300,000
g. Over 650 Pages - From N1,500,000
5.
Proof-Reading: This entails professionally ensuring that the text as written is well-punctuated and basically
grammatically compliant. It would not involve wholesale or substantial alteration of text without being re-cost as editing,
re-writing, or script/manuscript-writing job. Proof-reading jobs, for costing purposes, are approximated as A4 pages
(long-hand or typeset) and charged based on the number of pages in their current or proof-read form. Our fees are as follows:
a. Under 100 Pages - N70,000
b. 100 - 200 Pages - N140,000
c. 200 - 300 Pages - N340,000
d. 300 - 400 Pages - N540,000
e. 400 - 500 Pages - N740,000
f. 500 - 650 Pages - N940,000
g. Over 650 Pages - From N1,100,000
6. Typesetting: This entails typesetting a manuscript, printing an econo-mode copy
(for the client's proof-reading), effecting client's correction, and then printing out a final copy. The aim is to
electronically reproduce the manuscript as editorially submitted by the author or client. Whether the manuscript is set
as A4 or Legal and regardless of the nature or extent of editorial matter on any given page, manuscript typesetting
attracts a flat charge of N350 per page. Clients would be required to deposit at least 20% of their projected bill
before manuscript-typesetting jobs are undertaken or before econo-mode proofs are printed out for them.
7. Manuscript/Book Assessment: This entails (a) previewing a manuscript or reviewing a published
book for private or public consumption, usually in an informed essay format but with detailed content appraisal, or (b) analysing
in greater detail the content of a manuscript or that of a book slated for reprint or re-editing - including in-depth examination
of the issues raised, editorial observations and guidance, comparison with similar works, suggestions for possible improvement
of the work, and sundry technical matters. Excellent Editors
or Klamidas Communications Ltd. Publishing the preview or review in any mass medium would not necessarily be the
responsibility of
Except in exceptional circumstances, and regardless of their
length or genre, works in the above two sub-categories would attract a flat charge of:
(a) N50,000 or
(b) N120,000 respectively.
8. Indexing: This includes all forms of book indexing, including name-,
subject-, or general-indexing; and also involves sub- and cross-indexing. For practical purposes, our indexing jobs are
charged as follows:
a. Typeset/Edited manuscripts of 100 - 250 Pages
- N55,000
b. Typeset/Edited manuscripts of 250 - 400 Pages
- N90,000
c. Typeset/Edited manuscripts of 400 - 650 Pages
- N180,000
d. Typeset/Edited manuscripts over 650 pages
- From N200,000
9. Book-Cover Design/Blurb: This
entails freshly designing or re-working the design of a book (softcover) or its jacket (hard cover) and writing a stunning,
sales-enhancing blurb. Usually 3 options are presented for the choice of the client and his observations and preferences are
included in the final design. The fees are as follows:
a. Standard Paperback Cover Design - N45,000 (for 3 samples)
b. Standard Hardcover Jacket Design - N55,000
(for 3 samples)
c. Extra Large Format (Paperback)
- N80,000 (for 3 samples)
d. Extra Large Format
(Hardcover) - N100,000 (for 3 samples)
10. Proposal/Brochure Writing: Here, based on the client's defined objective, we
research and write a highly factual, statistical, and image-supported proposal/brochure that convincingly highlights your
point of view and persuades your target audience to buy into it. No uniform fees apply here, but our professional fees
are moderate and all a client needs to do to get us involved is to call or e-mail us.
11.
Campaign Publicity Services: This service entails producing appropriate and media-relevant publication or broadcast
materials that grab the attention and support of your publics or advertising audience, influencing them to vote, buy, or go
your desired way. Our Campaign Publicity services also involves preparing Executive Briefs for lobbyists and lobby groups.
No uniform fees apply here as our fees for these services are strictly determined by the nature and scope of the client's
brief and budget. To get an appropriate quote, please call or e-mail us.
12. Logo
Design/Slogan Generation: This entails designing an appropriate, easily identifiable, brand-enhancing, image-boosting,
corporate logo for a company and organisation; and creating a catchy but suitable slogan to complement the logo. Our
average fee for this service is N85,000 but each client is free to negotiate his fee.
