Get in Touch
The best way to reach me is by email. I aim to respond within one business day.
Email: rich@richard-bowe.com
In your message, it helps to include a brief description of the project, the volume and cadence you're working to, and what you've tried so far (if anything). I'll come back to you with honest feedback on fit and, if it makes sense, a proposal.
Rates
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Proofreading & copy editing | $30–40/hr |
| Structural & developmental editing | $40–60/hr |
| Technical editing (trading, DeFi, compliance) | $50–70/hr |
| AI workflow design & systems architecture | $60–80/hr |
| Ghostwriting (trading & finance) | $60–80/hr |
Project-based pricing is available for larger or ongoing engagements. Most of my long-term clients moved to a monthly retainer after an initial project.
Availability & Timezone
- Location: Japan
- Timezone: JST (UTC+9)
- Working hours: Broadly aligned with Asia-Pacific business hours, with overlap into European mornings
- Response time: Within one business day for new enquiries
The timezone difference hasn't been an issue for any of my long-term clients — asynchronous communication works well for editorial and workflow projects.
Who I Work Best With
I'm a good fit if you're in one of these situations:
- A trading educator who needs an editor with genuine domain knowledge, not just good grammar
- A crypto platform producing weekly content that requires technical accuracy over the long term
- An iGaming or DeFi business where compliance errors have real consequences
- A content operation that's scaling and needs AI workflow systems, not just more writers
- Anyone who values long-term relationships over one-off gigs
I'm probably not the right fit for very short-term projects, general lifestyle or consumer content, or roles where speed is the only priority.