Proofreading and Copy-Editing

Is your book ready for your ideal audience? Let us help you add the finishing touches with expert editing services tailored to your manuscript's needs.

Why Professional Editing Matters

Even the best writers experience "manuscript blindness" - the inability to spot errors in their own work after reading it countless times. No one masters language 100%, which is why professional editing is essential for any publication. We provide the fresh, expert eyes your manuscript needs.

Our Editing Process

We offer comprehensive editing services that correspond to the four phases of manuscript development:

1. Developmental Editing - Overhaul and restructure your entire manuscript
2. Copy Editing - Ensure logical flow and readability
3. Consistency Checking - Verify accuracy of details, references, and formatting
4. Proofreading - Final check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors

Not sure where to start? If you are just beginning your writing journey and need support organizing your ideas, we recommend starting with our Brainstorming Services.

How We Work

Our editing process is collaborative and iterative. We track all changes in your manuscript, which you can accept or reject. To facilitate this process, we may propose converting your document to LaTeX, Google Docs, or Word - platforms that support comprehensive change tracking.

Each editing phase builds upon the previous one:

• Developmental editing establishes the overall structure and organization
• Copy editing refines the flow within chapters and paragraphs
• Consistency checking ensures all details align throughout the manuscript
• Proofreading provides the final polish before publication

Every manuscript benefits from the "four-eyes principle" - having professional editors review what authors can no longer see objectively in their own work.

Pricing

Transparent, fair pricing for reliable project planning

All our editing services are priced at 80.00 EUR/hour* with a free initial assessment. Our transparent pricing model ensures you can plan your publishing budget with confidence.

Processing speeds vary by service type:

Initial Automated Check: Instant (free)

Developmental Editing: 3-5 pages/hour (major structural changes and manuscript overhaul)

Copy Editing: 3-5 pages/hour (improving flow and readability)

Consistency Checking: 4-20 pages/hour (verifying details and formatting)

Proofreading: 5-10 pages/hour (final error correction)

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Based on 300 words per page. Prices do not include VAT taxes. VAT can apply if you are requesting services as a private person as opposed to a business entity. Rates may vary (usually around 20%) depending on your location. We will inform you about the details during or after the initial interview.

Service Details

Brainstorming Services

When to use: At the beginning of your writing process or once you have decided on your topic and tried your hand at an outline.

The challenge of creating viable products lies not in finding ideas, but in finding the right ideas and discarding those that do not work. Our brainstorming sessions address critical questions such as:

• What are your goals with your product?
• How do you want to sell your product?
• What problem or need are you addressing?
• Who is your target audience?
• How can you prioritize and test the viability of ideas?
• How can you summarize your proposed book into a short paragraph?

We help you transform a box full of notes or a head full of ideas into a structured roadmap for your book.

Developmental Editing Services

When to use: For manuscripts that are complete or nearly complete but need substantial reorganization or clarity improvements.

Our developmental edit provides an in-depth assessment and overhaul of your entire manuscript. We guide you through:

• Interactive Editing - Direct feedback through collaborative discussion
• Outline and Structure - Turning disconnected ideas into a cohesive story
• Style Development - Establishing consistent tone and voice
• Chapter Organization - Reordering chapters for optimal flow
• Section and Paragraph Organization - Ensuring logical progression within chapters

This service requires collaborative, iterative work that may result in tasks for you to clarify existing text or add new content. We recommend follow-up editing rounds to address changes made during the developmental process.

Copy Editing Services

When to use: When your manuscript structure is solid but needs refinement in flow and readability.

Copy editing ensures the "flow" of your text by:

• Improving Paragraphs - Reordering sentences for clarity and impact
• Enhancing Transitions - Smoothing connections between sections
• Refining Language - Improving word choice and sentence structure
• Maintaining Voice - Ensuring consistency in tone throughout

Each paragraph is treated like a part of music that needs to harmonize with the whole composition.

Consistency Checking Services

When to use: After major editing is complete but before final proofreading.

This service ensures your manuscript is "double-checked" for accuracy and consistency:

• Diagrams and Graphics - Verifying alignment with text content
• References and Citations - Checking accuracy and formatting
• Indexes and Tables of Contents - Ensuring correct page numbers and entries
• Style Consistency - Maintaining uniform formatting, punctuation, and terminology
• Data Verification - Cross-checking facts and figures

While we may fix some syntax and grammatical issues during this process, the primary focus is on technical accuracy and consistency.

Proofreading Services

When to use: As the final step before publication.

Our proofreaders provide the careful, human touch your manuscript needs:

• Spelling and Grammar - Catching errors spell-checkers miss
• Punctuation - Ensuring correct and consistent usage
• Formatting - Verifying consistent styling throughout
• Final Polish - Identifying those errors writers overlook after seeing the text many times

This stage comes after all other editing is complete and represents the final quality check before your book goes to print.

Getting Started

Ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Contact us for a free initial assessment. We will review your manuscript, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate editing services for your project.

Our Expertise

Our editing team brings specialized knowledge across diverse fields including:

• Academic and scientific writing
• Technical documentation
• Business and professional publications
• Creative and literary works
• Educational materials

This breadth of expertise ensures your manuscript receives editing that respects both general language standards and field-specific conventions.

Quality Assurance Approach

We view all our services - whether proofreading, copy editing, or developmental editing - as essential components of comprehensive quality assurance. Our multi-phase approach ensures nothing is overlooked, combining technology-assisted tools with expert human judgment for optimal results.

Additional Information

• All editing includes tracked changes for your review
• Document conversion services available if needed
• Follow-up rounds of editing available at reduced rates
• Suggestions for future editions provided where applicable
• Publishing and presentation services available upon completion