Copyediting & Proofreading
Careful, expert review that makes your content clear, accurate, and consistent, with every error caught before it reaches readers.
What We Do
Strong research deserves clear writing. Our copyeditors refine your manuscripts for language, consistency, and style, without changing your meaning or your voice. We then proofread the final pages so nothing slips through before publication.
Our Services
Copyediting: Grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity, plus consistent terminology, abbreviations, and formatting.
Style guide compliance: Editing to APA, AMA, Chicago, MLA, AP, or your own house style.
Reference and citation checks: Reference lists formatted and cross-checked against in-text citations.
Tables, figures, and captions: Checked for accuracy, numbering, and consistency with the text.
Proofreading: A final review of typeset pages, catching layout slips, typos, and missed corrections.
Query resolution: Clear author queries for any unclear points, so changes are never made on assumption.
For Journals and Books
Journals
Careful review of research articles for clarity, accuracy, and journal style, with references and terminology checked and every error caught before publication.
Books
Careful review of manuscripts and chapters for clarity, flow, and consistency, from monographs and textbooks to edited volumes.
How It Works
Share: Send your manuscript, style guide, and any special instructions.
Review: Our copyeditors edit with tracked changes, so every correction is visible. [confirm]
Check: A second review confirms consistency and style compliance. [confirm]
Deliver: You receive clean and tracked versions, with queries clearly marked.
Why Publishers Choose Us
STM expertise: We understand scientific, technical, and medical content and its terminology.
Experience: Trusted by publishers since 2015, with 1000+ books and 200+ journals delivered.
Consistency: Uniform style across every article, chapter, and issue.
Take ownership: A dedicated team stands behind the quality of your work.
24/7 support: Real people, real answers, any time of day.
Confidential: Your manuscripts are handled with care. We’re happy to sign an NDA on request.
FAQ's
Do you change my meaning or writing style?
No. We improve clarity and correctness while keeping your voice and your ideas intact.
What’s the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting refines language, consistency, and style in the manuscript. Proofreading is the final check of typeset pages to catch remaining errors.
Can you follow our house style?
Yes. Send us your style sheet, and we’ll apply it throughout.
Which file formats do you accept?
Word (.docx) is the most common.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends on length and complexity. Tell us your deadline and we’ll confirm a schedule with your quote.
Ready to Get Started?
Send us your manuscript and we’ll provide a quote and timeline, usually within 5 days.