Professional Copyediting

Description

Professional Copyediting for Independent Authors

Copyediting is the stage where a completed draft is refined and prepared for publication.

This service focuses on clarity, consistency, and sentence-level polish, helping your manuscript read smoothly and professionally before formatting and final proof.

Edits are made directly in your manuscript using tracked changes, allowing you to review every suggestion while preserving your voice and intent.

This service includes:

• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling corrections

• Sentence clarity and flow

• Consistency in tense, tone, and voice

• Word choice and repetition

• Dialogue punctuation and formatting

• Internal consistency (names, capitalization, timelines)

• Basic style consistency (U.S. English)

This service does not include:

• Developmental or structural editing

• Plot, pacing, or character feedback

• Fact-checking or research verification

• Formatting or layout design

Pricing:

$0.015 per word
Minimum order: 1,000 words

Professional copyediting focused on clarity, consistency, grammar, and flow for complete manuscripts. This rate applies to drafts that are reasonably clean and do not require structural rewrites or heavy intervention. Manuscripts requiring extensive revision or additional scope may be quoted separately before work begins.

Turnaround:

Standard delivery: 10–14 business days
Rush options available by inquiry.

Accepted file types:

• Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)

• Google Docs (shared link)

After Purchase:

Once your order is complete, you’ll receive an email with instructions for submitting your manuscript and confirming word count.