Proofreading
Spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency checks for manuscripts that are already well written.
Deep Copyediting and Journal Formatting for Manuscripts
Language editing plus formatting to your target journal’s rules.
What’s included
- Everything in Academic Copyediting
- Formatting to your target journal’s author guidelines
- Reference style correction (APA, IEEE, Vancouver and others)
- Figure and table caption editing
- Abstract polish
- Certificate of English Editing
Best for
Authors submitting to a journal with strict author guidelines who want a manuscript that is ready to upload.
Price
from 9¢/word
- 9¢/word, standard delivery within 7 days
- 15¢/word, express delivery in 24–72 hours
- Minimum order $25
What deep copyediting covers
Deep Copyediting combines full language editing with the technical preparation journals expect. Tell us your target journal and your editor formats the manuscript to its author guidelines: headings, abstract structure and length, reference style, and figure and table captions.
It is the right choice when you are changing journals after a rejection, or when the journal’s formatting rules are strict and you would rather not spend a day on them yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Which journal styles can you format to?
Any journal with published author guidelines. Give us the journal name when you order and the editor works from its current guidelines.
Do you fix the reference list?
Yes. References are corrected to the journal’s style. To check that every DOI is real first, use our free Reference Verifier.
How much does it cost?
From 9¢/word for standard delivery and 15¢/word for express, with a $25 minimum.
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