Editorial review of academic and non-fiction writing intended for publication — journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and monographs – prior to submission or publication.
Work ranges from standard proofreading, copy editing, to substantial editing, addressing clarity, structure, referencing consistency, and adherence to house or journal style. This work sits outside formal assessment, so editing can be as light or as thorough as the work requires. The focus throughout review is on strengthening the piece for its intended audience and meeting the expectations of the target journal or publisher.
Proofreading: spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency
Copy editing: sentence-level clarity, flow, referencing consistency
Substantial editing: structure, argument development, academic style
Alignment with journal or publisher house style
HOURLY RATE £60
Pricing is based on time worked, depending on the manuscript needs. The table below shows typical pace and indicative cost per 1,000 words and 5000 words for each service.
