Proofreading and Editing
Have you ever wondered what a dangling participle or a
misplaced modifier is? Do you sometimes doubt whether it's right
to use a comma or a semicolon? Have you ever been criticized for
using run-on sentences or comma splices? Do you ever struggle to
find the right word? Maybe you're confident about your writing,
but you just want a second pair of eyes to check it out.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're certainly not
alone. Even native English speakers occasionally need a hand
with the written word. This is where our proofreading and
editing service can be useful. Clear and correct English is much
easier to read and leaves a better impression. In business, good
copy projects your professionalism and attention to detail to
your customers and partners. At college and university,
expressing yourself clearly and correctly in written work is
essential to maximizing your grades.
Proofreading
Proofreading involves checking a document for spelling
and grammatical errors. For one of the lowest rates you will
find, we will scan your document for the numerous possible
errors and replace them with polished, fluent English. This
alone will give your documents a more professional finish.
Editing
Editing goes beyond mere proofreading. As well as
looking for clear-cut spelling and grammatical errors, we also
identify any awkward sentences, inappropriate word choices, and
repetitive content. By improving word choice and sentence
structure, we can help you to express yourself better. We may
even give feedback and make suggestions about how you could make
further improvements.
Not a Native English Speaker?
As with most languages, the finer points of English
grammar can be difficult for non-native speakers to get to grips
with. We can help you overcome this barrier. Your work will be
edited by a native English speaker with extensive experience in
dealing with documents from customers who speak English as a
second language.
What file formats and English variants do you support?
British English is our native form, but we're also very
comfortable with US English. We can even convert from one to
another if you desire. We currently support documents in
Microsoft Word, but feel free to inquire about other formats.
What if I disagree with any changes?
We perform all our editing using the track changes
feature of Word. This enables you to see exactly what we have
changed in the document and even revert individual changes if
you feel it is necessary.
Working to a deadline?
If your work is due on a particular date, you'll
probably want to book your editing in advance. If you contact us
early, we'll know when to expect your document, and you can
continue working in the time being.
Comparison with large-scale services
You may have seen large-scale services that offer
guaranteed turnaround times, but these deprive you of a personal
connection to your editor. Did you know that some of these
services split your document into chunks, sometimes as small as
a single page, before allocating them individually to a pool of
editors? While there’s no denying the industrial ingenuity of
this approach, it deprives editors of the larger understanding
they can gain while working on an entire document. It also makes
it impossible to communicate with the editor later if revisions
are needed.
Pricing
Our basic service is a line editing service, which
means we will correct grammatical and spelling errors, as well
as improve word choice and sentence structure for clarity. We
charge based on the number of editable words in the document.
Images and other non-editable content is not included. We can
also exclude editable portions of documents, such as the
bibliography, on request. Try the calculator below to see how
competitive our rates are.
| UK | £6 |
| EU | €7 |
| US | $8 |
Advanced Editing
If you require additional elements in the editorial process, such as structural editing or fact checking, contact us for a quote based on your requirements.