Our copyediting service is where your manuscript is refined into its best possible version. We meticulously polish your writing at the sentence level (aka line editing) while fixing mechanical errors along the way. Editing levels can range from light to heavy and will be determined after we see a writing sample.

For fiction and memoir, we address style, voice, verb tenses, points of view, and dialogue. For nonfiction, we ensure your arguments and ideas are conveyed clearly and powerfully.

With this service, we enhance overall readability by eliminating awkward phrasing and suggesting the precise words needed to make your writing flow smoothly. We’ll also do a technical pass to make sure your prose is correct, clear, and consistent—the three C’s of copyediting. This includes fixing errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, while verifying internal consistency for facts, timelines, and style choices.

Our default style guide is The Chicago Manual of Style, but we are happy to accommodate your specific in-house style guide upon request.

To keep your manuscript consistent, this service includes a customized style sheet that tracks character names, capitalized terms, and ongoing style choices. You will also receive one hour of follow-up support to answer your questions and review changes once the edit is complete.

Our copyediting service is recommended for almost every book, and is an important step before you submit to literary agents or self-publish.

💡 Pro-Tip: Want the ultimate polish? Bundle a copyedit and a proofread together to receive a 10% discount on both rounds.