IB Editorial Services - proofreading and copy editing services for manuscripts

PROOFREADING AND EDITING SERVICES for... Manuscripts

Whether you need proofreading or copy editing for your prospective print or ebook, novella or screenplay, we can provide an accurate and cost effective service.

We understand the different requirements involved in dealing with fiction and non-fiction publications and have worked with a wide range of genres and formats. We ensure that we preserve the author's voice throughout while improving the flow of the story on the page. If your forte is non-fiction, we will focus on communicating your ideas clearly and concisely without hindering the narrative.

Whether your intention is to self-publish or you already have a contract with a publisher, your copyright and confidentiality are important to us.

We can usually help with short notice medium length projects but for a long manuscript, it is advisable to book your proofreader or editor in advance, thus ensuring a prompt turnaround time but with the attention to detail you need.

Whether English is your second language or reading conditions such as dyslexia or dyspraxia make it difficult for you to proofead your own work effectively, we can help. We believe our Testimonials page speaks for itself.

If your work is intended for academic publication, please see the relevant Academic editing services we provide.

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Do I need proofreading or copy editing?
Our proofreading service is designed for manuscripts and ebooks that are ready for publication and have already been edited at least once. Copy editing should be the first stage of the editing process. Proofreading should come at the end, when your work is ready for typesetting or printing.

Checking proofs is a tedious but critical task and any mistakes overlooked can be costly to correct at a later stage. Our professional proofreaders will be able to spot and correct all those errors you no longer notice - spelling mistakes, grammatical and other linguistic issues.

Decide which level of proofreading and editing you require from the list below, review the guide prices at the bottom of the page and then contact us for a precise quote and turnaround time.

Proofreading includes:

check and correct typos, spelling, punctuation, grammar and general linguistic English errors
highlight any format, content, layout, heading or formatting inconsistencies

Editing services include

Light copyediting

correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and general English usage
check for overall clarity and consistency of style, tone and sentence structure
highlight inconsistencies in word use, meaning and format
check against layout specifications for typesetting

Substantive editing
Includes all of the above for light copy editing, plus where required

edit to improve the style, tone, structure and content without changing the original meaning
rewrite to improve meaning and vocabulary
edit confusing, ambiguous or awkward sentences to improve the flow of text
remove wordiness, inappropriate terms or jargon
query conflicting statements, discrepancies or inconsistencies
reduce or increase word count to comply with the specified length

Proofreading	£4.00 to £7.50 per thousand words
Light Copy Editing	£7.50 to £10.00 per thousand words
Substantive Copy Editing	£10.00 to £20.00 per thousand words
The price ranges above relate to the complexity of document, the degree of proofreading or editing required and your deadline, and also include any discounts applicable for students or charities. The above prices relate to changes being made directly to the electronic copy in Word with track changes turned on. If you are unsure whether you need proofreading or copyediting, please let us have a represenative sample of your text. Please contact us for a precise quote and a clearer idea of a turnaround time.