Frequently Asked Questions
I need something edited really fast. Can I send it to you today?
As a general practice, Humanities First does not do rush jobs. Rushing through a text does not give it the level of care and consideration it needs. Rush jobs encourage speed over accuracy. We require 10 business days per text (i.e. chapter, or article).
I would like to send you my book manuscript. Given your 10-day policy, does that mean you can have the entire manuscript finished in 10 business days?
We require 10 business days per text. We classify a text as one singular article or chapter. If you have a five-chapter book, plus a substantive introduction and conclusion, you would need to budget at least 70 business days. There are times when a chapter/text needs more work than originally imagined. In that case, your editor will work with you to come up with a new timeline, explaining how much extra time is needed and why.
What is the process for getting started?
If you decide to work with us, we will send you a contract for services, which clearly lays out the policies and responsibilities for the editor and author. Once an editor has been assigned, both editor and author will sign the contract. The author will retain a copy of the contract for their records. Humanities First will then send an invoice to the author for one third of the total cost of the editing project. Final payment is due after the author receives their edited text from the author.
What forms of payment are accepted? How does the process work if my university is paying for services?
We accept PayPal, Zelle, and check. If you would like us to bill your university using an invoice, we will need to work with your department’s finance person to become registered as a vendor so we can submit an invoice. Please note: vendor setup and invoicing with a university can take several weeks. We will not begin work on a manuscript until the university has accepted us a vendor and has acknowledged receipt of our invoice.