Sample edit
Send your manuscript. We assess it and recommend the right level of editing.
Editing & proofreading
Editing & Proofreading Services
Make your manuscript flawless: developmental and line editing, copyediting and meticulous proofreading that keeps your voice intact.
Editor’s notes
Every word, checked.
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Every level of edit
From big-picture developmental edits to the last misplaced comma.
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Industry standard
Your manuscript polished to the standard publishers, agents and readers expect.
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A final proofread
A fresh pair of eyes catches the typos, slips and inconsistencies everyone else missed.
Not sure your manuscript is ready?
Every great author starts somewhere. Our editors and proofreaders refine your manuscript so it captivates readers and meets industry standards, while keeping your voice intact. Tell us where you are and we’ll recommend the right level of editing.
Types of editing
Developmental editing
Structure, plot, pacing, argument and character. The big picture, fixed first.
Line editing
Sentence-level flow, clarity, rhythm and style, line by line.
Copyediting
Grammar, consistency, word usage and fact checks.
Proofreading
A final careful pass to catch typos and formatting slips before print.
Formatting for print and digital
A professional interior makes a book look trustworthy. We typeset your book for print with the right trim size, fonts, margins, headers and chapter openers, and convert it to clean, reflowable ebook files for Kindle and other stores.
The editing passes
Four passes, zero typos.
Editing
Your editor works through the manuscript with tracked changes and clear notes.
Your review
Accept, reject or discuss each change. We answer every question.
Format & deliver
Proofread, typeset and converted, ready to publish.
The checklist
What we fix.
Packages are built around your book and budget. Ask for a quote and we’ll tell you exactly what fits.
- Manuscript assessment
- Developmental editing
- Line editing and copyediting
- Proofreading
- Print interior typesetting
- Ebook conversion (Kindle, EPUB)
- Tracked changes and editor notes
It depends on the draft. First drafts usually need developmental editing; polished drafts may only need copyediting and proofreading. We’ll advise after a look.
No. Good editing makes your writing clearer, not different. Every change is tracked so you stay in control.
Yes. Formatting is available on its own for print and ebook.
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