Book Editing & Proofreading Services
Polish your manuscript with professional editing from Publish Pros. Our editors improve clarity, style, and readability while preserving your unique voice. From a first big-picture review to the final proofread, we help you put your best book forward.
Book Editing Options
Every manuscript needs a different level of support. Some authors only need a final proofread, while others benefit from deeper editing or an overall assessment before revising. Our editing services are designed to meet you where you are in the process, giving your book the polish it deserves without losing your unique voice.
Assessment
$799 / Up to 50K words
Not sure where to begin? An assessment gives you a clear roadmap. An editor reviews your manuscript and provides a detailed report on strengths, weaknesses, pacing, and structure so you know what to do next.
- Full read-through of your manuscript
- Written feedback report
- Actionable suggestions for revision
Proofreading
$0.02 / word
Proofreading is the final polish before publication. Our editors catch overlooked errors and formatting issues so your manuscript is clean, consistent, and press-ready.
- Spelling, grammar, and punctuation corrections
- Formatting and spacing cleanup
- Delivered with Track Changes for review
Copy Editing ☆ Most Popular
$0.035 / word
Copy editing sharpens your manuscript line by line. We correct grammar and punctuation while improving style, clarity, and consistency to make your book read smoothly.
- Grammar and consistency fixes
- Sentence clarity and conciseness edits
- Word choice refinement
Line Editing
$0.045 / word
Line editing is our most in-depth service. Editors refine tone, rhythm, and readability while preserving your unique style. It’s the level that makes your prose shine.
- Style and tone refinement
- Paragraph flow and transitions
- Dialogue and cadence polishing
Which Level of Editing Is Right for You?
Not every manuscript needs the same level of editing. The chart below shows how our services compare, from the final proofread to the most in-depth line edit.
| What’s Included | Proofreading | Copy Editing | Line Editing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar, spelling, punctuation corrections | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consistency checks (spelling, hyphenation, capitalization, numerals) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Style guide adherence (Chicago Manual of Style) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Typographic cleanup (quotes, dashes, ellipses, spacing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivered with Track Changes for author review | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sentence structure and word choice refinement | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Clarity and concision edits | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fact/continuity checks (names, dates, timelines) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Paragraph flow and transitions | ✓ | ||
| Tone and voice refinement while preserving author style | ✓ | ||
| Rhythm and cadence smoothing (read‑aloud quality) | ✓ | ||
| Dialogue tightening and polishing | ✓ | ||
| Rewriting awkward or redundant lines | ✓ |
Book Editing Add-Ons
Enhance your interior formatting package with optional add-ons that bring extra polish and value to your book. In addition, you can combine these services with any package and customize them for your project needs.
Ghostwriting
For authors who need more than editing, we offer professional ghostwriting support. Our writers can expand ideas, restructure chapters, or complete unfinished drafts while preserving your unique voice and vision.
Index Creation
A professional index makes your nonfiction book easier to use and more credible. We carefully review your manuscript and organize topics, names, and terms into a clear, consistent index that readers can rely on with confidence.
Reference Formatting
If your book includes sources, footnotes, or endnotes, our team ensures they’re accurate and consistent. We format citations and bibliographies to professional standards so your research looks polished and credible.
Our Book Editing Process
Every author’s path through editing is unique, but our process is simple and transparent. From the moment you send your manuscript to the final review, we guide you with clarity, efficiency, and care.
1
Share Your Manuscript
Send us your manuscript in Word format, and we’ll review the file, confirm the word count, and provide a detailed plan outlining the editing work ahead.
2
Editor Assignment
We carefully match your project with a professional editor whose background and skills align with your book’s genre, style, and the level of editing you’ve selected.
3
Track Changes
Your editor reviews the manuscript in Track Changes, correcting errors and refining style with clear notes you can easily follow.
4
Review & Finalize
You review the edits, accept or reject changes as needed, and receive a polished manuscript that’s consistent, professional, and ready for formatting.
When the process is complete, you’ll have a manuscript that’s polished, professional, and ready to move confidently into formatting and design.
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