I am not currently accepting new transcription work. I will occasionally make exceptions for small, interesting projects, particularly if they are associated with journalism, literature, campaigning or activism. On those odd occasions I can offer rates significantly lower than standard market rate.
I am still available for proofreading, where I have particular interest and experience in science fiction, fantasy and crime fiction.
Tuesday 18 March 2014
Wednesday 2 January 2013
2013 rates
Welcome!
I am a freelance transcriptionist, offering a secure, accurate, responsive and cost-efficient transcription service. I’m especially experienced in commercial market research, legal, medical and academic transcription. Discounts are also available in many cases: email me with your requirements and I'll send you a quote.
Introductory Remote Rate
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £30 (c.$47)
Undiscounted Remote Rates *
Per hour of audio transcribed: £33-£44 (c.$55-$70) **
Undiscounted In Situ Rates *
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £26 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £65 p.h. + transport
These rates suppose a one week turnaround. With advance notice, turnaround of 24 hours is usually available at no extra cost. Secure file transfer is typically via Google Drive; payment is typically via PayPal or bank transfer.
* Discounted rates are available for journalism, academic research, third sector and creative industries. Best case scenario, you end up paying even less than £33 / $55 per hour.
** Costs are calculated as follows: £22 per hour of audio typed + £4.00 per hour worked (so depth interviews and clear recordings will work out cheaper). Costs are capped, so you'll never pay more than £44 / $70 per hour. If you consider that most UK-based transcription services will charge £55-£80 per hour, you'll see how competitive these rates are!
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Other Services
Proofreading: £7.50 per 1,000 words
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £18 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
Segmented disfluency-inclusive transcription using ELAN / Praat: rates vary but are always competitive. Get in touch with information about your project.
I can tailor a package to your needs. I'm also available for line editing / content editing / ghosting. Get in touch!
I am a freelance transcriptionist, offering a secure, accurate, responsive and cost-efficient transcription service. I’m especially experienced in commercial market research, legal, medical and academic transcription. Discounts are also available in many cases: email me with your requirements and I'll send you a quote.
Introductory Remote Rate
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £30 (c.$47)
Undiscounted Remote Rates *
Per hour of audio transcribed: £33-£44 (c.$55-$70) **
Undiscounted In Situ Rates *
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £26 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £65 p.h. + transport
These rates suppose a one week turnaround. With advance notice, turnaround of 24 hours is usually available at no extra cost. Secure file transfer is typically via Google Drive; payment is typically via PayPal or bank transfer.
* Discounted rates are available for journalism, academic research, third sector and creative industries. Best case scenario, you end up paying even less than £33 / $55 per hour.
** Costs are calculated as follows: £22 per hour of audio typed + £4.00 per hour worked (so depth interviews and clear recordings will work out cheaper). Costs are capped, so you'll never pay more than £44 / $70 per hour. If you consider that most UK-based transcription services will charge £55-£80 per hour, you'll see how competitive these rates are!
§
Other Services
Proofreading: £7.50 per 1,000 words
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £18 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
Segmented disfluency-inclusive transcription using ELAN / Praat: rates vary but are always competitive. Get in touch with information about your project.
I can tailor a package to your needs. I'm also available for line editing / content editing / ghosting. Get in touch!
Monday 13 February 2012
2012 rates
Introductory Remote Rate
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £25 (c.$40)
Undiscounted Remote Rates *
Per hour of audio transcribed: £30-£40 (c.$50-$65) **
Undiscounted In Situ Rates *
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £25 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £60 p.h. + transport
Other Services
Proofreading: £6.50 per 1,000 words
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £17 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
* Discounted rates are available for academic research and other non-profit projects. Email me!
** Costs calculated as follows: £20 per hour of audio typed + £3 per hour worked (so depth interviews and clear recordings will work out cheaper). Costs are capped at the higher quoted figure.
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £25 (c.$40)
Undiscounted Remote Rates *
Per hour of audio transcribed: £30-£40 (c.$50-$65) **
Undiscounted In Situ Rates *
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £25 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £60 p.h. + transport
Other Services
Proofreading: £6.50 per 1,000 words
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £17 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
* Discounted rates are available for academic research and other non-profit projects. Email me!
** Costs calculated as follows: £20 per hour of audio typed + £3 per hour worked (so depth interviews and clear recordings will work out cheaper). Costs are capped at the higher quoted figure.
Monday 14 February 2011
Saturday 5 February 2011
2011 rates
Introductory Remote Rate
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £25
Standard Remote Rates: Public Sector / Third Sector / Academic Research / Journalism
Per hour of audio transcribed: £25-£35
Standard Remote Rates: Commercial Market Research / Other
Per hour of audio transcribed: £30-£40
In Situ Rates
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £25 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £60 p.h. + transport
Other Services
Proofreading: 0.5p per word
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £15 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
Your first hour of audio transcribed: £25
Standard Remote Rates: Public Sector / Third Sector / Academic Research / Journalism
Per hour of audio transcribed: £25-£35
Standard Remote Rates: Commercial Market Research / Other
Per hour of audio transcribed: £30-£40
In Situ Rates
Edinburgh only – notes taken with speaker ID: £25 p.h. + transport
Edinburgh only – full transcription with speaker ID: £60 p.h. + transport
Other Services
Proofreading: 0.5p per word
Proofreading existing transcription against audio: £15 p.h. of audio
Conversion from minidisc to MP3: £10 per minidisc
Conversion from audio CD to MP3: £2 per CD
Wednesday 2 February 2011
How it works
Once you’ve made your booking with me, you send me your audio files in MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, DSS, MP2, M4A, OGG or VOX format, either online through a secure digital file delivery site such as YouSendIt, or through the post on a CD or USB stick. I email you the completed transcripts as Word documents (or PDF if you prefer). You’ll be charged according to audio length, audio quality and final transcript length. So if your recordings contain long silences, you won’t be charged as much. If they contain a lot of people talking over each other, you’ll be charged a little extra, but even the top rate (£40 per hour) still undercuts most commercial transcription services you’ll find online.
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