Copyediting Service

Description

Editing is completed with great care and attention to detail. When your manuscript is finished, your edited file will be returned to you electronically, along with any relevant notes or suggestions.

What Copyediting Includes

• Grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Consistency, clarity, readability
• Light style alignment (no content rewriting)

Process Overview

Word count must be determined before pricing can be applied.

• Purchase (if word count is known or send to us first)
• Upload via Dropbox or send through email
• Review & confirmation
• Editing begins

Note: Your manuscript must be digitized in order to determine the word count. If your manuscript is not digitized, we can do that for you here.

Turnaround Expectations

• Based on word count
• Expedited option
• Typically 2-4 weeks, depending on length

Optional Consultation

Most copyediting projects do not require a consultation. However, if you feel a brief conversation would be helpful to clarify goals or expectations, you may request a consultation after submitting your manuscript. Consultations are optional and are scheduled by appointment.

Accepted File Formats

• Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

• Text-based or searchable PDF

• Google Docs (shared link)

• Dropbox or similar file-sharing link

What to Expect

• Clear communication at each stage

• Careful, professional editing

• Respect for your voice and intent

• Thoughtful attention to detail

Our goal is to ensure your manuscript is polished, clear, and ready for its next stage with confidence and grace.

Pricing:

• $0.04 per word

• Total is based on your manuscript’s word count

• All copyediting orders require a custom manual invoice

How it works:

1. Option 1: Contact us first

   • Send us your manuscript or estimated word count

   • We calculate your total and create a manual order

   • You receive a secure invoice with a Pay for this order button

2. Option 2: Place a $0 order directly

   • Add this product to your cart and check out ($0)

   • Your card will not be charged

   • We calculate the actual total and update the order

   • You receive a secure invoice email to pay

Why manual?

• Every manuscript is unique, so per-word pricing ensures fairness

• Allows for custom service levels, formatting, or expedited requests

 

Important Notes & Safeguards

• Scope of Service
  This service includes professional copyediting only (grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and clarity). It does not include developmental editing, rewriting, content expansion, or fact-checking unless explicitly stated.

• Manuscript Readiness
  Manuscripts should be complete and in their final draft before submission. Substantial changes requested after editing has begun may require additional fees.

• Word Count Accuracy
  Pricing is based on the word count selected at checkout. If the submitted manuscript exceeds the purchased word count range, an additional invoice will be issued before work continues.

• Timeline & Turnaround
  Turnaround times are estimates and begin once the manuscript has been received, reviewed, and confirmed. Expedited services are prioritized but still subject to reasonable professional timelines.

• Author Responsibility
  The author retains full responsibility for the final content, factual accuracy, legal compliance, and permissions related to their manuscript.

• Revisions
  One reasonable round of follow-up clarification is included. Extensive revisions or new content requests are outside the scope of this service.

• Confidentiality
  All manuscripts and materials are handled with discretion and treated as confidential.

• No Guarantees of Publication or Sales
  Editing services improve clarity and quality but do not guarantee acceptance by publishers, distributors, or specific sales outcomes.

• Refund Policy
  Due to the time-intensive and customized nature of editorial services, refunds are not available once work has begun.

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For additional questions, feel free to contact us at any time and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days.

We look forward to working with you and making your dreams reality!