The literal version of crossing your t’s and dotting your i’s.
Do you have a book which has already been copyedited?
Have you received an edit which you believe was rushed or inadequate?
Are you creating a second edition of a previously published book?
Then this final phase of copyediting is the right choice for you.

Proofreading is the final stage in the editing process, the last ounce of polish before the manuscript is fit to print. This stage includes:

• Punctuation use
• Typos
• Spelling
• Etymology
• Consistency check with style sheet
• Emdash versus endash versus hyphen
• Text formatting for internal dialogue
• Chapter headings
• Word formatting

Cost: .015 cents per word.
Turnaround: one to two weeks depending on length of manuscript.

Please note: a proofread does not include digital formatting. This stage is text editing only. For assistance in digital and print formatting, please see our Formatting Service department.

Style sheets are crafted by the editor throughout this process; they are available upon request once the work is complete.

Changes made in proofreading are largely track changes in Word, but can include the occasional comment in order to confirm if a word is dialect or a typo, or a note on word etymology if needed. At the end of the day, your book is your own, and you have the right to both approve or deny any changes we make.

Editors are available by email for any follow-up questions throughout the process, as well as after. Whether you have a question about the publishing process or want to discuss rules of grammar and punctuation, we are here for you every step of the way.

All first-time clients will receive a complimentary sample edit for the first five pages of your manuscript. This allows our team to insure your book receives the level of editing required at this stage in its journey. We strongly encourage requesting samples from any editor, so you can be sure they’re the right choice for you.

Custom payment plans area available for every service we provide. We understand that publishing is a long term financial commitment, and are happy to work with you to make the cost of putting out your next book a little easier on your budget.