PROOFREADING
$0.01 per word
Final quality check on a fully formatted manuscript.
No content or structural edits.
TURNAROUND TIME
7 business days
Standard delivery for most manuscripts.
BEST FOR
Manuscripts already edited and formatted
Final review before print or upload.
Professional Proofreading for Publication-Ready Manuscripts
Proofreading is the final quality check performed after a manuscript has been edited and formatted. This service is designed to catch last-minute errors before publication — ensuring your book is clean, consistent, and ready for print or digital release.
Lioness Press provides production-level proofreading for authors who are finishing strong.
What Proofreading Includes
This service focuses on surface-level corrections and formatting consistency, including:
Spelling and typographical errors
Punctuation and capitalization consistency
Formatting issues (spacing, page breaks, headers, footers)
Widows, orphans, and layout inconsistencies
Minor grammatical slips missed in earlier edits
Proofreading is performed on a fully formatted manuscript (PDF or final layout file).
What Proofreading Does Not Include
To keep this service focused and efficient, proofreading does not include:
Sentence rewrites or stylistic changes
Structural or content edits
Fact-checking
Developmental or line editing
If your manuscript requires more than light correction, a different service may be recommended.
Who This Service Is For
Proofreading is a good fit if:
Your manuscript has already been edited.
Your book is fully formatted.
You are preparing for print or final upload.
You want a professional final pass before publication.