Proofreading and Editing
Proofreading and Editing Services
Not every document needs the same edit. A contract needs a careful proofread; a rough report may need restructuring. We match the level of editing to your document and deadline, and show every change with tracked changes.
- Edited by an in-house team, never subcontracted
- Tracked changes in Word, Google Docs or PDF comments
- NDA on request for confidential documents
- Revisions included until the brief is met
The problem
Paying for the wrong kind of edit
People usually ask for "a proofread" when they mean "make this better". A proofreader will fix typos and leave a confusing paragraph confusing, because that is the job. Others pay for heavy editing on a document that only needed a final check.
The fix is to be clear about the level of edit before anyone starts. Below are the four levels we offer. If you are not sure, send the document and tell us what it is for; we will recommend one and explain why.
Levels of editing
Choose the edit your document needs
Proofreading
A final check for typos, spelling, punctuation and formatting errors. Ideal for documents that are finished and already reviewed, just before you send, print or submit.
Copy editing
Grammar, consistency, word choice and clarity, sentence by sentence. Ideal for documents whose content is settled but whose writing needs tidying.
Line editing
Rewording for flow, tone and readability, paragraph by paragraph. Ideal for reports, proposals and personal statements that are correct but do not read well.
Substantive editing
Structure, argument, gaps and logic, with notes and restructuring. Ideal for early drafts, or when readers keep misunderstanding the point.
Not sure which option fits?
Send us the brief. You will get a scope, a timeline and a fixed price within 24 hours — no obligation.
Documents
What we edit
Business documents
Reports, proposals, business plans, presentations, policies, website copy and important emails.
Academic writing
Essays, journal articles, theses and dissertations, edited for language and formatting to your institution's or journal's guidelines.
Applications
Personal statements, cover letters, CVs and grant applications, where every word is read closely.
Marketing materials
Brochures, catalogues and campaign copy, checked for errors and brand consistency before printing.
- An editor matched to your subject area
- Tracked changes, so you can see and accept or reject every edit
- Comments explaining larger changes and queries where we need your decision
- A clean copy with changes accepted, in docx, PDF or the format you need
- Consistent formatting of headings, lists and references to your style guide
- Confidential handling, with an NDA signed on request
- Delivery by the deadline agreed with your quote
Academic work
Where editing stops for academic writing
For academic work, we edit language, clarity and formatting. We do not write or rewrite content, add arguments or research, or rework text so that it passes a plagiarism checker. Universities set their own rules on how much outside editing is allowed, and some require you to declare it, so check your institution's policy before ordering. If you tell us the rules, we work within them.
How it works
Four simple steps
1. Send your document
Upload it with its purpose, your deadline and any style guide. We recommend a level of edit and quote a fixed price.
2. Editing
Your editor works through the document. Short documents are typically returned within 2 business days.
3. Review
Check the tracked changes and queries, and ask for revisions if anything is not right.
4. Use it
Send, submit, print or publish your edited document.
Pricing
What editing costs
Editing is quoted per document, based on length, the level of edit, the subject and your deadline. A proofread costs less than a copy edit, and a substantive edit costs most. Tight deadlines may cost more. You get a fixed price before we begin, so there are no surprises when the document comes back.
Free proposal
Tell us the goal. We’ll send the plan.
Share your requirements and a strategist gets back to you within 24 hours with scope, timeline and a fixed price. No obligation, no sales pressure.
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Response within 24 hours
Usually much sooner during business hours.
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Talk to a strategist
Not a call centre — the person who scopes your work.
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Fixed pricing upfront
You approve the number before anything starts.
Prefer to talk?
[email protected]Questions
Questions about proofreading and editing
Still unsure about something? Talk to a specialist — no script, no sales pitch.
Proofreading is a final check for surface errors: typos, spelling, punctuation and formatting. Editing goes deeper, improving grammar, clarity, flow and sometimes structure. If your document is finished and reviewed, proofreading is usually enough. If you think it could read better, you need editing.
Send us the document and tell us what it is for and who will read it. We look at it and recommend a level, explaining why. If we think a lighter edit will do the job, we will say so rather than sell you more than you need.
We can edit language, clarity and formatting, following your institution's style requirements. We do not add content or rewrite arguments. Many universities have rules about outside editing, so please check yours first and tell us any limits; we will work within them.
Yes. Documents are used only for your edit and are never shared. For sensitive business, legal or unpublished material, we are happy to sign your NDA before you send anything. Files are kept only as long as the project needs them.
Short documents are typically returned within 2 business days. Longer documents and heavier edits are quoted with their own delivery date. If you have a hard deadline, tell us when you request the quote and we will confirm whether we can meet it.
Yes, through our book editing and copy editing services, which are set up for manuscripts: style sheets, author queries and the different stages of editing a book goes through before publication. If you are not sure which suits your manuscript, send a sample and we will recommend one.
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