Here’s what each stage means for your manuscript — and what it costs.
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Service Rates
Developmental Editing
“Is my story working?”
$7 per 1000 words
Before worrying about sentences, we make sure your plot makes sense, your characters feel real, and your pacing keeps readers turning pages.
Scope:
- Plot and story structure
- Character development
- Pacing and narrative flow
- Content and chapter organization
Best for: First drafts that need structural guidance and story assessment.
Deliverables: Marked-up manuscript with editor comments added inline + 1 Editorial Report detailing what works in your manuscript and what can be better.
Copy Editing
“Does my writing flow clearly?”
$7 per 1000 words
Your story’s solid, but what about your sentences? A copy editor works directly on your manuscript to improve clarity and consistency without changing your voice.
Scope:
- Grammar, syntax, and punctuation
- Tone and style consistency
- Word choice, paragraph structure, flow, and readability
Best for: Structurally sound manuscripts that need word-level refinement.
Deliverables: Edited manuscript with tracked changes in MS Word + Inline comments explaining the edits + 2 free discussion rounds to finalize the edits.
Proofreading
“Is my book ready to publish?”
$3 per 1000 words
Proofreading catches anything that slipped through earlier. The proofreader will be your final set of eyes before the book goes live.
Covers:
- Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Formatting consistency
- Design consistency
Best for: Edited manuscripts in their final stage, right before publishing
Deliverable: Proofread manuscript with tracked changes in MS Word.
AI Content Humanization
“My book sounds too AI. Can you help?”
$9 per 1000 words
AI writing tools often produce text that feels generic, repetitive, or flat. Humanize your AI-assisted writing to make your unique voice shine through.
Covers:
- Humanization of AI content for naturalness and flow
- Removal of overly AI phrases and weird metaphors
- Removal of redundant information and rearrangement of chapters for consistent length.
- Copy edit + Proofread for final polish
Best for: Manuscripts with over 25% of AI-assisted writing.
Deliverables: Edited manuscript with tracked changes in MS Word + Inline comments explaining the edits + 2 free rounds of review and discussion with the author to finalize the edits.
What Affects Pricing?
- Manuscript length – Longer works may qualify for volume discounts
- Genre complexity – Technical or specialized content may require additional expertise
- Current quality – Well-drafted manuscripts require less intensive editing
- Turnaround time – Rush jobs (under 2 weeks) incur a 25% surcharge
- Additional services – Formatting, fact-checking, or research assistance
- Revision rounds – One round of revisions included, additional rounds available
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does editing take?
Typical turnaround times are: Developmental editing (2-4 weeks), Copy editing (1-2 weeks), Proofreading (3-7 days). Rush services available for urgent projects.
Do you edit AI-generated content?
Yes! We specialize in editing manuscripts created with AI assistance. Our editors understand how to refine AI-generated text while preserving your unique voice and style.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfers. Payment plans available for larger projects over $1,000.