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Professional Proofreading for Authors

$12.00

A final quality check for manuscripts that are otherwise complete and ready for publication. This service corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overlooked errors—without altering your voice or content.

Note: Price is $12 per 1,000 words. Enter the number of 1,000-word blocks in the quantity field. The subtotal is updated in your cart. Check the listing description below to see a table for estimated pricing.

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Description

Professional proofreading for authors offers a meticulous final review of manuscripts, ensuring grammar, spelling, and punctuation are flawless before publication.

This service is designed for authors who have completed writing and editing and want a careful, attentive review to ensure their manuscript is clean, professional, and free of distracting errors before printing or digital release.

Proofreading does not reshape sentences or revise content. Instead, it provides a focused, detail-oriented review to catch what can easily be missed once a manuscript has been read many times.

If your book is complete and you are preparing for publication, this service offers reassurance and refinement at the final stage.

What Proofreading Includes:

  • Spelling and typographical errors
  • Grammar and punctuation corrections
  • Incorrect or missing words
  • Repeated words and minor oversights
  • Basic spacing and formatting inconsistencies
  • A clean, professional final pass

What Proofreading Does Not Include:

  • Sentence rewriting or stylistic changes
  • Clarity, flow, or tone adjustments
  • Content development or restructuring
  • Fact-checking or research verification
  • Consistency edits beyond obvious errors
  • Feedback on voice, argument, or organization

Is This Service Right For You?

This proofreading service is ideal if:

  • Your manuscript is fully written and edited

  • You are preparing for publication or final formatting

  • You want errors corrected without changing your writing

  • You are confident in the content and structure

  • You want a calm, professional final review

This service may not be the right fit if your manuscript is still evolving or needs substantive refinement.

Turnaround Time

  • Standard: Up to 30 days, depending on manuscript length and current schedule

  • Rush option: 14-day turnaround (limited availability)
    (Click here to add a rush option to your order.)

Pricing

  • $12 per 1,000 words (1.2¢ per word)

  • Calculated per word at checkout for accuracy

  • Rush service available as an optional add-on ($100 flat fee)

Manuscript Requirements

  • Manuscript must be complete and final

  • Submitted in Word (.doc or .docx) format

  • One document only (no partial submissions)

  • Proofreading is provided using tracked changes

Professional Proofreading — Pricing Overview

Manuscript Length Quantity at Checkout Standard Total Rush (14-Day Turnaround)
Up to 5,000 words 5 $60 $160
Up to 10,000 words 10 $120 $220
Up to 20,000 words 20 $240 $340
Up to 30,000 words 30 $360 $460
Up to 40,000 words 40 $480 $580
Up to 50,000 words 50 $600 $700
Up to 75,000 words 75 $900 $1,000
Up to 100,000 words 100 $1,200 $1,300

Pricing: $12 per 1,000 words. Quantity corresponds to total word count.
Rush service is a flat $100 add-on and subject to availability.

 

Our professional proofreading for authors service ensures your writing is polished without altering your voice.

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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!

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