Academic Copyediting
Full language editing for grammar, clarity, flow and academic tone. Our most popular service.
Academic Proofreading for Journal Articles and Theses
A final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency.
What’s included
- Spelling and grammar correction
- Punctuation and consistency (spelling variant, hyphenation, numbers, units)
- Typo and homophone detection
- Formatting consistency check
- Tracked-changes file, so you approve every edit
Best for
Authors who have already self-edited, or whose co-authors have revised the text, and need a careful final check before submission.
Price
from 5¢/word
- 5¢/word, standard delivery within 7 days
- 9¢/word, express delivery in 24–72 hours
- Minimum order $25
What proofreading covers
Proofreading is the last pass before a manuscript goes to a journal. Your editor corrects errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, and makes the text consistent: one spelling variant (US or UK), one style for numbers, units and abbreviations, and matching terms throughout.
Proofreading does not rewrite sentences for clarity or flow. If English is not your first language, or reviewers have commented on the writing, choose Academic Copyediting instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between proofreading and copyediting?
Proofreading corrects errors: spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency. Copyediting also improves how the text reads: sentence structure, clarity, flow and academic tone. Most authors writing in a second language need copyediting.
How much does proofreading cost?
5¢/word for standard delivery and 9¢/word for express. A 6,000-word article costs $300 with standard delivery.
Will I see every change?
Yes. You receive a tracked-changes file, so you can accept or reject each edit.
Other services
Deep Copyediting + Journal Formatting
Copyediting plus journal-specific formatting, reference-style correction and caption editing.
Thesis & Dissertation Editing
Proofreading, copyediting or deep editing for PhD theses and master’s dissertations, at lower rates for 15,000+ words.
Pre-Submission Peer Review
An expert in your field reviews your manuscript like a journal referee, with scores, a verdict and next steps.
Editor-Assisted Publishing
Editing, journal selection, submission and reviewer-response support, through to acceptance.