Every sentence,
exactly right.
Copy editing is where good writing becomes great writing. We correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word choice — while working from a style sheet to ensure absolute consistency across every page of your manuscript.
Everything we
handle for you.
Grammar & Syntax
Correction of all grammatical errors, sentence fragments, run-ons, and punctuation issues.
Consistency Check
Character name spellings, timeline continuity, and factual consistency across the full manuscript.
Style Sheet
Custom style guide created for your book — maintained across all editing rounds.
Word Choice
Flagging of repetitive vocabulary, unclear phrasing, and awkward constructions.
Chicago / AP Style
We work in your preferred style guide — Chicago Manual of Style, AP, APA, or house style.
Track Changes
All edits delivered in Microsoft Word Track Changes for your review and acceptance.
Common questions
answered honestly.
Is copy editing the same as proofreading?
No. Copy editing comes before layout and addresses grammar, syntax, punctuation, consistency (character names, timeline, facts), word choice, and style. Proofreading comes after layout and checks for errors introduced during typesetting. Both are necessary; neither replaces the other.
What style guides do your copy editors follow?
We default to Chicago Manual of Style for trade books (fiction and nonfiction), APA for academic and psychology titles, and AP Style for journalism and business books. If your publisher or intended submission requires a specific style guide, we follow it. Style guide preference is noted in your project brief.
Will copy editing change my writing substance or argument?
No. Copy editing preserves your meaning while improving the mechanics. We flag ambiguous sentences and suggest clarifications, but all changes are tracked and your approval is final. We never alter facts, arguments, or narrative choices — only how they're expressed at the sentence level.
Do I need copy editing if I've already done multiple self-edit passes?
Yes. Self-editing has well-documented limits — your brain reads what you intended, not what you wrote. A professional copy editor catches errors that have survived multiple passes precisely because they're invisible to the author. Even experienced writers use copy editors on every book.
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Tell us about your book and we'll recommend the right editing service at the right stage of your writing.
- Response within 24 hours
- No commitment or obligation
- 100% confidential — NDA available
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