What is copy editing?

A copy edit corrects errors in your manuscript including punctuation, grammar, hyphenation, spelling, and more. We adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and create an individualized style sheet for each manuscript!

The dictionary we edit according to is up to you, the author. Most commonly used include the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the Oxford English Dictionary, and the Oxford Canadian Dictionary.

Includes: one pass, a style sheet, and a brief reader report

What we address in a professional copy edit:

  • Punctuation

  • Hyphenation

  • Spelling

  • Capitalization

  • Basic fact-checking

  • Grammar

  • Style consistency

  • Clarity, word usage, and more!

Please inquire about pricing for nonfiction copy editing!

Copy editing: $0.010-$0.015/word

Check out our testimonials!