COPYEDITING
$0.015 per word
Professional copyediting to prepare your manuscript for publication.
TURNAROUND TIME
Typically 2–4 weeks
Depending on word count and scheduling.
BEST FOR
Completed drafts needing refinement
Before formatting or final production.
Professional Copyediting for Publication-Ready Manuscripts
Copyediting focuses on improving clarity, consistency, and flow while preserving your unique voice and intent. This service sits between developmental editing and proofreading and is designed to strengthen your manuscript without rewriting it.
At Lioness Press, copyediting is approached with care, precision, and respect for the author’s work — ensuring your manuscript reads cleanly, professionally, and confidently.
What Copyediting Includes
This service focuses on improving clarity and consistency at the sentence level, including:
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling corrections
Sentence flow and readability improvements
Consistency in style, tone, and usage
Light rephrasing where clarity is needed
Flagging repeated words, awkward phrasing, or unclear passages
Basic fact-checking for internal consistency
Copyediting is performed using track changes on Word documents.
What Copyediting Does Not Include
To keep this service focused and efficient, copyediting does not include:
Structural or content rewrites
Plot, pacing, or character development
Heavy stylistic revisions
Proofreading of formatted galleys
If your manuscript requires deeper revision, a different service may be recommended.
Who This Service Is For
Copyediting is a good fit if:
Your manuscript draft is complete.
You’ve already revised for content and structure.
You want a professional editorial pass before formatting.
You value clarity, consistency, and clean execution.
Projects may require a custom quote if:
The manuscript needs extensive sentence restructuring.
There are significant clarity or consistency issues.
The draft has not undergone prior editing.
The scope exceeds standard copyediting.
Ready to strengthen your manuscript before formatting?
Standard copyediting is available for direct purchase.
More complex manuscripts may require a custom quote.
PURCHASE COPYEDITINGIf your manuscript requires additional scope beyond standard copyediting, you’ll be contacted with a custom quote before work begins.
Not sure if your manuscript qualifies?
Use the Contact page to request a quote and include: genre, approximate word count, and desired timeline.