PROOFREADING RATES & PROCEDURES
I specialize in proofreading transcripts for court reporters, whether it’s hundreds of pages from a criminal trial or a short deposition. I have experience in both PDF proofreading and am proficient in CaseCatalyst.
I have not only proofread in Catalyst, but have also worked in Quality Control, making sure finished transcripts are polished and the covers and index pages are working properly, so I have good knowledge of the coding in the program and how to troubleshoot when things aren’t looking right.
Your time is important, and with my help, you can spend more of it on what matters most and less on re-reading your own work. Let me be your second set of eyes so that you can submit the cleanest document possible!
how i work
Once we have agreed on timeline and rates, and have gone over any personal preferences you have in how you transcribe, I will ask you to send me your file in PDF or CaseCatalyst format. I will then read through every page, looking for errors in spelling, punctuation, homophones, spacing and consistency. I will also research names and places as well as any other unfamiliar words or phrases.
Occasionally, there will be things that I can’t figure out. At that point I will highlight the area and leave a note as to why I am unsure about it. Sometimes you will know better than I what you heard, or you may need to check the audio to find out exactly what was said. If I am proofing in CaseCatalyst, I will leave either a careted note or hidden text.
Please remember this service is meant to be a final step, and I am asking for a transcript as close to turn-in ready as you are able to get it. I am here as a second set of eyes to catch those pesky errors that you might not see because you are too close to the project.
I will work quickly but thoroughly and will send back the corrected pages by the deadline we have agreed upon. I may sometimes be able to get them back sooner, depending on my current workload and the ease of the job. For longer transcripts, I may ask that you send it to me in smaller chunks as you go, so that we may work concurrently. That way I can already be working while you complete your part so we can get to the finish line quicker!
I strive to be a good teammate, and am always willing to discuss any concerns or issues you may have. If you have any special needs or requests, just ask! No job is too big or too small.
step 1
Contact me via email or my contact form below. We will discuss the size and timeline of your project and agree on p a rate. Then leave the restof the work to me!
step 2
I will proofread your project and send back only the corrected PDF pages, so that it is faster for you to find what changes need to be made. If I proof in Catalyst, I will send back the file with audiosync removed to keep file size to a minimum.
step 3
For new clients, invoices are sent immediately upon completion of the first job. For established clients, invoices are sent out on the 1st and 15th of the month. Payment terms are 15 days.
My Rate Sheet
My standard turnaround time is 48 hours (Mon-Fri). If you need something faster, or need it done over a weekend, it will be at the expedite rate, as outlined below. Please contact me for any special situations or requests and I will be happy to work with you!
All rates quoted below are for standard transcript format. More dense pages (more than 28 lines) will incur a small upcharge that we can discuss in advance. Super rush jobs (less than 12 hours turnaround) may also have an upcharge, depending on the complexity of the transcript.
Standard
$0.45
per page
48-72 hours
I will return the job between 48 and 72 hours from the time I receive your email with the file. (May be longer over weekends.)
Expedite
$0.65
per page
24-47 hours
For those jobs that can’t wait. Contact me to confirm my availability or if you need something finished on a weekend or holiday
Rush
$0.85
per page
12-23 hours
For those jobs that need to be done really fast. Contact me to make sure I have availability as rush jobs will be given priority.
Non-Legal
varies
I do more than just court transcripts!
Do you have an article or even a novel you want looked over with a fresh set of eyes before you publish? Contact me to discuss rates and timelines.
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