Developmental Edit
$0.075/ word
Focus: deep, structural editing at the story level
Extensive in-line editing and heavy use of comments
Includes in-depth editorial letter with suggested next steps
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Delivered in 4-6 weeks
Line Edit
$0.045/ word
Focus: language usage and flow at the paragraph and sentence level
Extensive in-line editing with some comments
Review of word choices and variety as well as narrative, voice, tone, and pace
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Delivered in 4-5 weeks
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Learn MoreCopyedit
$0.035/ word
Focus: grammar and punctuation at the sentence level
Eliminates redundancy, spelling and grammar errors, punctuation mistakes, and syntax problems
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Delivered in 2 weeks
Proofread
$0.025/ word
Focus: elimination of typos from the manuscript
Polishes and finalizes manuscript before formatting and layout
Follows Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Merriam-Webster dictionary
Edits delivered in Microsoft Word with track changes
Delivered in 2 weeks