Manuscript Editing

Working with your draft to improve coherence, clarity and flow

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Professional Manuscript Editing

We provide the expertise to maximise the impact of your writing upon its readers while ensuring that the style reflects your voice as the author. We are very flexible and can edit the final text or individual chapters as you finish them. Our service is confidential and secure.

All types of manuscript can be edited. We work with manuscripts written in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Apple Pages.

Manuscript Editing

Transforming your manuscript

What's included

Re-working of your raw material so your writing is accurate, easy to follow, and free of errors
Heavy editing to achieve the highest standards of English with appropriate and consistent style
Initial review with questions to ensure your intended meaning is clear
Comments to suggest phrasing and structural options
Unlimited iterations with your editor to achieve the flow, tone and clarity you need

What you get

You get a document that presents your content and arguments in fluent English of the highest standard. We proofread the final version and also check any further changes you make as the result of a review process.

Our process

Step 1

We send you a link so you can upload your manuscript. When we receive it, we send payment information.

Step 2

We carry out an initial review of your manuscript, asking questions to clarify your intended meaning.

Step 3

After you reply to our questions, we complete your editing and send you a link so you can review the revised version.

Step 4

When you are satisfied that the wording is what you require, we proofread the final version and send you a link so you can download your manuscript.

Track changes

We use track changes and the comments feature so you always retain control of your manuscript.

Personal and flexible

You can contact your personal editor at any time for advice and guidance.

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The support you need

We work around the clock to get you over the finish line with a manuscript you can submit with confidence.

Work that gets great reviews

You can see from our reviews that people love our services. Ours is not just a one-time process. We check any changes you make as you finalise your work, until your writing is exactly as you want it to be.

Wonderful service! You can save your time if you choose them!

Hua Master's Student, China

Very reasonable price with very professional proofreading!! David did a very good job on my thesis! Definitely will work with him again!!

Lulu Master's Student, China

David is the nicest person I’ve met! The proofreading service is really efficient which saved me from the struggles. The service is really professional and flexible. I would definitely recommend this to all students!

Vanessa Master's Student, China

This is the best proofreading company I have used. The review is in-depth and very helpful suggestions are provided.

Zayyad Postdoctoral Researcher, UK/Nigeria

As an international students doing a Master course in the UK, which requires advanced academic writing skills, this service helped me a lot to finish papers throughout the course. The reply was really quick and the staff replying to me were friendly. I’ll definitely use this service again!

Maho Master's Student, UK/Japan

David really improved the text and flow of my research article. Excellent service which is available at any time! I definitely recommend this proofreading company.

Alex Postdoctoral Researcher, Russia

David is kind. He always replied promptly to me emailed queries and answered my questions carefully. And he is professional, he gave lots of comments to my work.

Xiaoyi Master's Student, China

The work they have done is perfect and fast. The team will contact you many times in the process and carefully comply with the requirements. Helps me a lot in grammar and the language 🙂

Xi Master's Student, China

The quality of proofreading is really good and efficient. David is very patient and attentive to work, I would definitely recommend this proofreading company to everyone 🙂

Faye Master's Student, China

They proofread my undergraduate dissertation. The turnaround was incredibly fast, allowing me to meet my tight deadlines, and the work was thorough. I ended up getting a First in my dissertation and credit those extra marks that got me over the boundary to them!

Lucy Undergraduate Student, UK

Will highly recommend it to others! David and his team were so professional and patient with my questions, and I got the satisfying mark for my assignment!

Elvira Master's Student, China

Excellent work from an excellent company. Very fast at reviewing my assignments and my dissertation. Cheap compared to other sites and fast response.

Olivia Master's Student, UK

David and Peter were very helpful. Everything was very efficient and professional. I was delighted to work with the Proof & Edit Company and I hope to work with them in the future. 5+ stars. Thanks a lot!

Assel Undergraduate Student, Germany

David and Katherine have been so amazing and have done wonders for my PhD thesis. Having been let down by a previous proofreader I couldn’t believe what a difference they made to my work and in such a short turn around time. I would definitely recommend!

Libby Doctoral Candidate, UK

Katherine and David are the most devoted, professional and knowledgeable proofreaders/copy-editors I’ve ever come across. I used to send my essays and research papers to agency proofreaders and they never really helped much. I discovered this company by lucky accident and will definitely recommend them to anyone who aims for perfection in their papers.

Ewelina Master's Student, Poland

My time is very limited and David helped me correct all my errors timely. Thank you so much. I will continue to purchase this service.

Gigi Undergraduate Student, China

I am fully satisfied with the quality and speed of work. Fast, reliable and professional service. David helped me to understand my mistakes and improve my writing skills. David is an awesome editor! The price is reasonably cheap if you compare it to the excellent work. I would recommend this company to anyone – 5 stars and more.

Ikram Undergraduate Student, UK/France

Very prompt and professional service. Excellent work, highly recommended to anyone.

Carol Doctoral Candidate, UK

David and Katherine were absolutely excellent – quick, prompt and were able to work to tight deadlines which is often needed in academia. I’d highly recommend to anyone!

Isabelle Doctoral Student, UK

Very personal and professional service, would definitely work with you again!

Anke Academic Faculty, UK

Generate your instant quote

Using our services is straightforward. Our prices are based on the length of your manuscript and the service you require.

Once you submit your details, we will explain how to upload your work. We send payment information based on the actual word count when we receive your manuscript.

Please note that the word count does not include the title page, table of contents, references or appendices unless you specifically want us to check these items.

Latest update

Our proofreaders are fully booked.
Unfortunately, this means that we are not able to accept new work. We do keep some time available for existing customers so if we have worked with you before, please email us.