Using an editor is a great way to get that final polish on a piece of writing. Do bear in mind, though, that depending on the length of your document, using an editor can be costly. The list below is here to help you.
Dr Emmanuel Nwosu - Write & Scribe
Phone: 071 132 9207
Email: write.n.scribe@gmail.com
Rate: R25 per 250 words
Thembinkosi Ngwenya
Phone: 062 142 3290
Email: tbngwenya@zero027.com
Rate: R75, R150 or R225 per 250 words (depending on turnaround time)
Barbara Eilon - One Life Media cc
Phone: 082 456 2577
Email: be@onelifemedia.co.za
Rate: R0.30 per word
Dr Eden Padayachee - Dr Thesis (Pty) Ltd
Phone: 060 788 3829
Email: padayachee.eden@gmail.com
Rate: PhD or MSc thesis: over 30 pages = R5 000; under 30 pages = R4 000. Contact for other rates.
Dr Nadia Hartman
Phone: 072 322 4597 (please send an email request first)
Email: nadiahartman1@gmail.com
Rate: Thesis editing = R0.15 per word; online discussion = R200 per hour
Note: the Writing Lab focuses on developing you as a writer rather than editing or proofreading your work, you can read more about that on our FAQ. These editors are independent of the Writing Lab; please arrange fees and terms with them directly.