Every edit includes
You see every change and why it was made.
The deliverable is not a mystery file. You get tracked changes, editorial judgment, and a clear report so the final manuscript is easier to review, approve, and publish with confidence.
Genre-matched editors. Track changes, editorial report and revisions — you see exactly what changed and why.
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Every edit includes
The deliverable is not a mystery file. You get tracked changes, editorial judgment, and a clear report so the final manuscript is easier to review, approve, and publish with confidence.
Before → after
Sample from a Deep Clean edit
Strong editing is visible on the page: less repetition, cleaner rhythm, tighter grammar, and decisions you can review in track changes.
Get a free sample edit of up to 1,000 words before choosing a package.
Book editing at a glance
Proofreading, copy editing, and deeper line-level polish for manuscripts moving toward publication.
Free exact quote in 1 business day
Depends on editing depth and word count
Fresh Eyes, Deep Clean, Full Makeover
With editorial summary and revisions
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Proofread + Edit
Up to 50,000 words, 2 revisions
Not sure which tier or over 80,000 words? Upload your manuscript and we will price it exactly, free. No call needed.
How it works
Every project can start with a free edit of up to 1,000 words, so you see our work on your own pages before committing.
Step 1
We edit up to 1,000 words to show our approach and quality.
Step 2
Comprehensive editing with track changes and comments.
Step 3
Detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Step 4
Address your questions and refine the edits.
FAQ
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
Professional book editing starts at £117. Your exact quote depends on manuscript word count and the editing depth required; send your details and we will recommend a tier and reply with a fixed quote within 1 business day.
Fresh Eyes is a proofread for a near-final manuscript. Deep Clean adds copy editing for style, flow, and consistency. Full Makeover provides a comprehensive copy edit with structural suggestions when the manuscript needs deeper work.
Yes. A professional book editor will edit up to 1,000 words and return a track-changes sample with short editorial feedback, normally within 24–48 hours. There is no obligation to book the full manuscript edit.
Turnaround varies by package: Fresh Eyes takes 7 days, Deep Clean takes 10 days, and Full Makeover takes 2 weeks. Your quote confirms the schedule for your word count before work begins.
You receive an edited Word document with track changes, an editorial summary, and the revision allowance included in your tier. Fresh Eyes includes 1 revision round; Deep Clean and Full Makeover include 2.
Yes. We edit fiction, memoir, business, academic, and other non-fiction manuscripts, matching the editor to the book's genre and required level of work. The sample edit helps confirm fit before you commit.
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Paste up to 1,000 words. We return a track-changes sample, brief editorial feedback, and a recommended editing depth—normally within 24–48 hours. If our queue is busy, we confirm the next available timing by email. There is no payment and no obligation.
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