Book Editing & Proofreading Services

We proofread and edit books including, but not limited to, historical fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, short stories, science fiction and teleplays. See a full list of services below.

MANUSCRIPT PROOFREADING

includes grammar, typographical errors, misspellings, punctuation, clarity, comma usage and splices, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb disagreement and verb tense. Click here for a full proofreading list.

MANUSCRIPT EDITING

includes flow, transition, phrasing ambiguities, audience appropriateness, organization, structure, theme, rhetorical consistency, levels of diction, lexical register, rhythm and colloquialisms.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING

Publisher-specific formatting

We have a generic publisher format or give us specific instructions for what you need.

Self publishing formatting

The format is done to your specifications with the guidance from our layout experts. We now have over 10,000 fonts to choose from for your book title. We do your front matter including title page, copyright page, acknowledgements, table of contents; we also do page numbering, chapter heads in custom fonts and much more.

Kindle formatting

available for a flat fee (typically $65) depending on the complexity of the manuscript.

If you send your projects in Microsoft Word format, we will return two copies to you when finished. One is the original with changes highlighted. The other is the final version.

All of our literary manuscript editors have advanced degrees and years of experience as teachers, published authors and professionals in various disciplines. We provide the right literary manuscript editor for your needs.

No, the editing function has been a long-time feature and the files we send you are for a PC or Mac.

We much prefer MS files but if you check with us first, we will accept many other formats (e.g., Mac AppleWorks, Open Office, PDF, RTF, ASCII).

Our literary manuscript editors ensure that your texts comply with your style requirements. Specify whether you are using APA, MLA, Chicago, CSE, Canadian styles, Bluebook, Harvard, Turabian, International English, ASA, AMA, Australian, Vancouver, Oxford Style or another citation style of your choosing.

A member of our staff can usually respond within two to three hours. We complete nearly all submissions within a few business days. An academic editor and proofreader will accept it only if we can have the finished manuscript back to you before your deadline.

Book proofreading, editing and formatting, are a total cost of 2½¢ per word.

If you prefer them á la carte:

Book proofreading is just 1¢ per word.

Book editing is also just 1¢ per word.

Book formatting is ½¢ per word.

We currently accept MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Visa, Visa Electron, Visa Debit, Maestro, Switch/Solo, bankcards, PayPal and Google Wallet (formerly Google Checkout). The method of payment is a secure system with industry standard 128-bit encryption. This is the premier form of encryption available for Internet transactions and is the same level of security used in cash machines (ATMs) and most retail stores. Please note: A PayPal account is not required to process your credit card. Additionally, our staff never see your personal data.

Word count and your choice between book proofreading or book editing or book formatting. Unlike other companies, we do not have confusing per page rates or vague quotes. Unlike other companies, we do not have confusing per page rates or vague quotes. We provide exact figures for ghostwriting and book editing services. Send us your text and specify editing or proofreading. Send us your work and specify the service you need.

MS Word has a feature that you can use to get a word count.

Alternatively, send it to us. We'll calculate the amount and send you an email with a link to your invoice and payment options.

If you want to calculate it yourself, multiply the number of words in your book manuscript times 0.01 for proofreading or times 0.02 for proofreading and editing.
For example: 40,000 x 0.01 = $400 [USD].

To cover administrative costs, there is a minimum 25-dollar [USD] charge. To avoid the minimum charge, you may send more than one item per order.

We offer ghostwriting services for authors. We offer suggestions to improve the organization of your book when rewriting is not an option.

We consider the issues surrounding intellectual copyright and confidentiality to be crucial. Only your literary manuscript editor and a Managing Editor have access to your submission. Each of our staff is required to sign a copy of the Confidentiality Agreement, which ensures that under no circumstances can an employee share your work with anyone. If you require a separate non-disclosure agreement, contact us. Unless you request otherwise, all files are deleted after sixty days. We do not sell, trade, transfer, rent or share ANY information with ANY other party. All texts reviewed by our literary manuscript editors remain the intellectual property of you, the original author. In keeping with our strict confidentiality, we never release names or titles without prior consent. For further information, view our Privacy Policy.

See our list of digital formats, their advantages and disadvantages.

We make use of the most powerful and updated security measures including the industry standard in encryption (128-bit Secure Socket Layer). This is the highest level of security commercially available and is the same standard of security used in cash machines (ATMs) and by many retail stores. In order to protect your credit card information, we have partnered with PayPal and Google Wallet (formerly Google Checkout) to offer you the most trusted financial transaction systems on the Internet. The entire payment process is conducted through one of their secure websites. No banking information or credit card data is ever collected or stored by us

You always maintain ownership and copyright. We make no claim on your copyright, and we do not require credit or acknowledgement beyond the fees for the services rendered. It is a commonly accepted practice for some writers to credit us as their literary manuscript editor and this is always appreciated.

All of our literary manuscript editors and proofreaders must, at a minimum:

• Be native speakers of English
• Have at least three years of professional experience as a literary manuscript editor
• Have an advanced degree
• Provide samples of their writing, proofreading and editing

A typical literary manuscript editor has more than fifteen years of professional experience, and is published in his/her chosen field.

We are a professional company focused on you. We provide the best service possible. Each book is proofread twice before returning it to you. If you are not completely satisfied, you can re-submit it for further editing/proofreading. We are committed to your satisfaction.

We are confident that our proofreading services are among the best in the industry. If you find that our literary manuscript editors have missed a proofreading error, contact Client Services. We will promptly correct the error in accordance with our guarantee policy.

Yes, although we can nearly always tell when we read something, please specify which form of English you need when you place your order.

Manuscript editors are available nearly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our administrative staff is available between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST (GMT -6); we answer messages within twenty-four hours.

Our global headquarters is based in Chicago, Illinois USA. Your communications are channeled through this office.

After looking at our FAQ, if you still have a question, its best to contact Client Services by email.

Even the best writers benefit from an impartial, professional and thorough look at their book. Our literary manuscript editors recognize things in your book that become unnoticeable to you. After you have done several drafts, reviewing and revising, that familiarity with the book results in your filling in missing text and skipping over errors when you read.

Your book will be print-ready subject to the state of the book when submitted to us and subject to individual publisher specifications.

No, we edit all sorts of styles, dialects, special kinds of formatting and other types of creativity. If there is something you do not want us to edit, mention this when you email the book.

Of course you may explain things to your manuscript editor. Once it arrives, your book is quickly routed directly to a chief editor who is familiar with, and appreciates, your type of book. A Client Services representative will be happy to relay your comments and queries to your literary manuscript editor and then send the answers back. WordSharp literary manuscript editors do not talk directly to you before or during the process. Your audience will not be able to chat with you while they read your book. It must be able to stand on its own merit, and your literary manuscript editor has to be able to review your project objectively.

Any feedback you receive from your literary manuscript editor is for the purpose of improving your book.

Refer someone to WordSharp and receive a 10% finder’s fee. They should include your name when submitting their book. The person you refer receives a 10% discount too.

For a limited time, mention that you saw it here and receive a total of 20% off your next manuscript. Combined with our new lower rates, now that's an offer!

Contact us directly with your book editing questions. One of our chief editors will be more than happy to discuss your project with you and provide any additional information you may require.