Editing & Proofreading
The read-through before it goes out.
A structural edit, a line edit, or a straight proofread — a second, sharper pair of eyes on your manuscript, report, or pitch before an audience sees it.
It should be noted that the results were not able to be replicated in a manner that was entirely consistent. The results didn't replicate consistently.
What's included
- Tracked changes plus an in-line comment on every major fix
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction
- Consistency checks: names, terms, tense, formatting
- Structural notes on pacing, flow, and argument
- A short editorial letter summarizing key patterns
- One free re-check pass after you apply changes
- Style guide compliance (Chicago, AP, APA, or your own)
- Delivery in Word with Track Changes or Google Docs
Levels of edit
Developmental edit
Big-picture notes on structure, argument, and pacing, before the sentence-level work is worth doing.
Line edit
Sentence-by-sentence work on clarity, rhythm, and voice, tightening without flattening how you sound.
Copyedit
Grammar, consistency, and style-guide compliance, the pass that catches what spell-check can't.
Proofread
The final, fine-grained check before publishing, printing, or hitting send.
Pricing
Proofread
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation
- Consistency pass
- One free re-check
- 3–5 day turnaround
Line + Copyedit
- Sentence-level clarity & voice
- Full style-guide compliance
- Editorial letter included
- One free re-check
Developmental Edit
- Structural & pacing feedback
- One-on-one debrief call
- Chapter or section-level notes
- Best for manuscripts & reports
Frequently asked
A copyedit fixes grammar, style, and consistency across a full draft; a proofread is the final check for typos and formatting errors right before publication. Most manuscripts need both, in that order.
We correct and tighten, not replace. Every change is tracked so you can see exactly what moved and accept or reject it line by line — your voice stays yours.
Yes — we regularly pick up chapters, drafts, or sections partway through a longer piece, and will flag if something upstream needs attention before we edit further.
We work in Chicago, AP, APA, MLA, or a custom in-house guide — just tell us which one, or send an example if you're not sure of the name.
Send the draft you're not sure about.
We'll edit a sample page free so you can see how we mark it up before you commit to the rest.