You don’t need to know the answer before you contact us. We review your manuscript first and recommend the level of editing that fits the book.
Proofreading
For a manuscript that is already clear and almost ready.
We correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos, formatting issues, and small consistency errors.
Best for: Choose this when the writing and structure are already settled and you want a final professional check.
Copyediting & Proofreading
For a good draft that still needs polishing.
We improve sentence clarity, grammar, wording, readability, consistency, and paragraph flow, then proofread the manuscript.
Best for: Choose this when your ideas are clear but parts of the writing feel awkward, wordy, or inconsistent.
Substantive Editing
For a manuscript that needs stronger writing, not just corrections.
We rework sentences and paragraphs where needed, improve voice and tone, strengthen transitions, and help pacing and readability.
Best for: Choose this when the message or story is there, but the writing feels repetitive, flat, unclear, stiff, or poorly paced.
Substantive & Structural Editing
For a book that needs deeper work from chapter to chapter.
We improve the full-book flow, chapter order, gaps, repetition, pacing, and development of the argument or story. This includes the lower editing levels too.
Best for: Choose this when the book itself needs reorganising or developing, not only better sentences.