Writing & editing

Line editing & copyediting

Sentence-level editing for clarity, flow, consistency, grammar and style.

In short: copyediting corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation and consistency; line editing also improves clarity, rhythm and word choice. Both work sentence by sentence on a manuscript whose structure is already settled, using tracked changes you can accept or reject.

Who is it for?

Authors with a revised manuscript that's ready for polishing before formatting. If you still plan big changes to the plot or structure, start with developmental editing.

What's included

Tracked changes and comments in Word
Consistency of spelling, names, timelines and style (UK or US English, as you prefer)
Queries where meaning is unclear, rather than silent rewrites
A style sheet recording decisions, for your proofreader and future books

What you'll need to provide

The revised manuscript
Your preferred English (UK, US or other) and any house style
Character or term lists if you have them

How long it takes

Your written quote gives a confirmed delivery date. The time needed depends on the word count and how much editing the text needs, and on how quickly feedback comes back between rounds.

What's not included

Structural feedback, fact-checking beyond obvious inconsistencies, and proofreading the formatted pages (a separate, final step: see proofreading).

Price

Where packages are shown on this page, they are our standard prices. Prices depend on word count and how much editing the text needs; a short sample edit helps us quote accurately. For a standard package you can request an invoice: we confirm the scope first, then email the invoice, and nothing is charged online. For anything else, request a free quote that lists exactly what's included before you commit.

What you gain

Clearer prose
Tighter sentences that keep readers moving.
Consistency
Names, spellings, timelines and style checked throughout.
Tracked changes
You approve or reject every edit.

How it works

1
Sample edit
We edit a short sample so you can see our approach and agree the level of intervention.
2
Full edit with tracked changes
We edit the manuscript in Word with tracked changes and comments, keeping your voice.
3
Style sheet
We record spelling, names and style choices so your book stays consistent.
4
Your review
You accept or reject changes and ask questions about anything that's unclear.

Questions

Do I need copyediting and proofreading?

They catch different things. Copyediting improves the text before layout; proofreading checks the final, formatted pages for remaining errors and layout problems. Many authors do both.

Can you edit in UK or US English?

Yes. Tell us which you use and we'll keep spelling and punctuation consistent with it.

Will editing change my voice?

It shouldn't. Edits aim for clarity and consistency, and anything that changes meaning is raised as a query for you to decide.

Deliverables

Edited manuscript with tracked changes
Style sheet
Query notes for the author

Quick enquiry

Prefer more detail? Use the full quote form.

Packages

Choose a package to request an invoice, or ask for a quote if your project is outside its scope. Every project starts with written confirmation of scope, timing and payment.

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Prices are set in USD. Other currencies are estimates using the European Central Bank reference rate of 26 October 2026. The final amount and payment currency are confirmed on your invoice; showing a currency here doesn't mean payment can already be made in it.

Copyedit
From USD 1,000
Up to 40,000 words; then USD 0.025 per word
For finished manuscripts whose structure is settled but whose sentences need tightening. We correct grammar, clarity, consistency and flow with tracked changes, keep your voice, and give you a style sheet so choices stay consistent through formatting and future books.
Included
- Full copyedit with tracked changes
- Style sheet for names, spellings and style choices
- Comments explaining larger suggestions
You provide
- Complete manuscript in Word
Optional extras
- Second pass after your revisions (quoted)
Not included
- Structural (developmental) editing
- Proofreading after formatting
Turnaround
2–3 weeks, starting once the deposit and final manuscript are received
Revisions
Answers to your questions on the edit
Payment
Invoiced as a 50% deposit to book your slot, then 50% before the final files are delivered.
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The price shown is indicative. We review your request, confirm the scope and email an invoice; nothing is charged online.

Guides

Developmental editing vs copyediting vs proofreading: which do you need?What each type of editing does, the order they happen in, and how to decide which your manuscript needs now.