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Transform Your ManuscriptInto a Bestseller.

5,000+ Books Edited | Award-Winning Editors | 7-14 Day Turnaround | Track Changes & Detailed Feedback | 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Package overview

Deep Clean (Proofread + Edit)

Up to 50,000 words, 2 revisions

£237
Fresh Eyes (Proofread)
£117
Line edit • Proofreading
Deep Clean (Proofread + Edit)
£237
Everything in Fresh Eyes • Deep copy editing
Full Makeover (Copy Edit)
£397
Everything in Deep Clean • Full copy edit
What this route fixes
Voice preserved, prose sharpened

The edit is meant to strengthen clarity, rhythm, and readability without flattening the style that makes the manuscript yours.

Corrections you can actually review

Track changes, a summary report, and revision rounds mean you can see what changed, why it changed, and what still needs attention.

Genre-matched editorial judgment

The manuscript is handled by editors used to the pacing, tone, and conventions of the category you are publishing into.

Delivery rhythm
4 coordinated stages

Publishing channels

Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.

Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Apple Books
Kobo

Package rationale

Comprehensive Editing Services

Our multi-stage editing process ensures your manuscript is polished, professional, and ready for publication. From proofreading to full copy editing, we cover every detail.

Experienced editors across all genres

Proofreading, copy editing, and line editing

Fast turnaround times (7-14 days)

Track changes and detailed feedback

Included

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

Line edit (sentence flow, word choice)
Proofreading (typos, formatting)
Plagiarism check
Editing summary report
Track changes document
1-2 rounds of revisions (tier-dependent)
Voice preserved, prose sharpened

The edit is meant to strengthen clarity, rhythm, and readability without flattening the style that makes the manuscript yours.

Corrections you can actually review

Track changes, a summary report, and revision rounds mean you can see what changed, why it changed, and what still needs attention.

Genre-matched editorial judgment

The manuscript is handled by editors used to the pacing, tone, and conventions of the category you are publishing into.

Investment

Editing Packages

Package tier

Fresh Eyes

Proofread

£117

Up to 30,000 words, 1 revision

  • Line edit
  • Proofreading
  • Plagiarism check
  • Editing summary report
  • Up to 30,000 words
  • 1 revision round
  • 7 days delivery
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Deep Clean

Proofread + Edit

£237

Up to 50,000 words, 2 revisions

  • Everything in Fresh Eyes
  • Deep copy editing
  • Style and flow improvements
  • Consistency checks
  • Up to 50,000 words
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 10 days delivery
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Package tier

Full Makeover

Copy Edit

£397

Up to 80,000 words, 2 revisions

  • Everything in Deep Clean
  • Full copy edit
  • Structural suggestions
  • Voice and tone refinement
  • Up to 80,000 words
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 2 weeks delivery
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Process

Our Editing Process

Step 1
1. Sample Edit

We edit a sample chapter to show our approach and quality.

Step 2
2. Full Manuscript Edit

Comprehensive editing with track changes and comments.

Step 3
3. Editorial Letter

Detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.

Step 4
4. Revision Round

Address your questions and refine the edits.

Professional Book Editing process

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

Examples

See the kind of polish authors actually feel after a professional edit.

Strong editing is rarely one dramatic rewrite. It is the compound effect of cleaner sentences, tighter consistency, and better judgment on every page.

What changes in the manuscript

The visible fixes are technical. The real effect is reader trust.

Editing removes the signals that make a book feel self-published in the wrong way: repeated words, clumsy transitions, continuity slips, inconsistent punctuation, and prose that sounds unfinished.

Sentence flow and readability
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Consistency in names, facts, and timelines
Voice, tone, and style alignment

Typical result

Authors come out of the edit with a cleaner manuscript, a clearer sense of what improved, and fewer surprises in proof, formatting, or reader reviews.

Debut thriller

Draft-level copy becomes launch-ready prose

Continuity gaps, overwritten passages, and line-level friction are cleaned up before the manuscript reaches proof and production.

Outcome

#1 new release and 4.8-star average after launch

Academic nonfiction

Technical precision without losing authority

Tone, citations, and sentence structure are tightened so complex material reads professionally without sounding diluted.

Outcome

Accepted on first submission with no revision request

Memoir

Personal voice stays intact while the read gets cleaner

The emotional cadence remains yours, but repeated phrasing, grammar drift, and pacing drag are resolved before publication.

Outcome

Family-print run approved within two weeks of edits

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.

What's the difference between the editing tiers?

Fresh Eyes is a proofread for near-final manuscripts. Deep Clean adds copy editing for style, flow, and consistency. Full Makeover is a comprehensive copy edit with structural suggestions for manuscripts needing deeper work.

How long does editing take?

Turnaround times vary by package: Fresh Eyes takes 7 days, Deep Clean takes 10 days, and Full Makeover takes 2 weeks. Rush delivery is available for all tiers.

Can I get a sample edit first?

Yes! We offer sample edits of 1-2 chapters so you can see our approach and quality before committing to the full manuscript.

Do you edit all genres?

Absolutely. Our editors have experience across fiction, non-fiction, academic, business, memoir, and more. We match you with an editor who specializes in your genre.

How many revision rounds are included?

Fresh Eyes includes 1 revision round. Deep Clean and Full Makeover include 2 revision rounds. Additional revisions can be purchased as an add-on.

Continue the stack

Add the next layer only when it supports the launch plan.

These adjacent services help once the book itself is already structurally sound and market-ready.

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Book Formatting

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Cover Design

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Publishing

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Next step

Choose the editing depth that matches the condition of the draft.

If the manuscript is close to final, move straight into the right tier. If you are unsure whether it needs a proofread, a copy edit, or deeper intervention, start with a conversation and we will scope it properly.

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