Proofreading: Final-stage corrections for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and minor clarity improvements.
Best for: finished drafts ready for submission
Includes: Grammar and spelling corrections, punctuation and syntax review, APA 7/MLA formatting checks, minor wording improvements
Pricing:
1-20 pages: $0.03 per word
21+ pages: $25 per hour
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Copyediting: Comprehensive sentence-level editing to improve clarity, flow tone, and readability while preserving the author’s voice
Best for: essays, journal articles, dissertations, and research papers needing refinement
Includes: Clarity and readability improvements, sentence restructuring, academic tone enhancement, consistency in terminology and style, citation/style guide consistency
Pricing:
1-20 pages: $0.05 per word
21+ pages: $25 per hour
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Developmental Editing: High-level feedback focused on organization, argument strength, structure, and overall coherence
Best for: early or mid-stage drafts
Includes: Structural feedback, thesis and argument evaluation, organization and flow recommendations, section-by=section commentary, revision suggestions
Pricing:
1-20 pages: $0.06 per word
21+ pages: $35 per hour
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Dissertation and Thesis Editing: Specialized editing support for graduate and doctoral students
Includes: Chapter-by-chapter editing, formatting review, citation consistency, academic style refinement, committee feedback integration
Pricing:
Master’s Thesis: $300+
Dissertation: $750+
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Journal Article Editing: Preparation of manuscripts for academic publication
Includes: Academic language polishing, journal formatting, clarity and conciseness improvements, review-response editing support
Pricing:
$150+ depending on length and complexity
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Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement Editing: Editing for graduate papers, fellowship, scholarship, or academic program applications
Includes: Clarity and storytelling enhancement, tone refinement, structure and flow edits, grammar and proofreading
Pricing:
Basic edit: $45
Intensive revision + feedback: $90
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Add-ons
24-hour turnaround: $45+
Formatting only: $25-$100
Citation cleanup: $30-$150
Plagiarism review assistance: price varies on page length and writing.