Proofreading

Proofreading

The final set of eyes before formatting and publication take place! We'll help you get rid of all remaining typos and punctuation hiccups.

Is this service right for you?

Proofreading is the final quality check before publication, ensuring your manuscript is free of typos, minor grammar issues, and formatting inconsistencies. Most authors do this in one or two stages: typically once before formatting, and optionally after formatting in .epub or .pdf files.

At LIAS, we provide the first stage as standard and can accommodate the second stage if needed. For formatted files, rather than tracked changes, you’ll receive a detailed report indicating the location of each correction (for .epub) or page number (for .pdf).

If you're hiring a formatter, we strongly recommend completing your proofreading before formatting, as multiple revisions on formatted files may incur additional charges.

Our expertise, cost, and turnaround time

Genres:
Fantasy, romance (including paranormal), young adult (romance, dystopian, fantasy), and thrillers
Cost:

Starting at $0.02 per word

Adjusted pricing available if booked following a copy/line edit or other LIAS editing package

Booking: A 20% deposit of the total cost is required to secure your copyediting slot.

Over 100,000 words?

Fill out this form to get a custom quote.

Turnaround:
1-2 weeks for a novella (60K words and under)
2-3 weeks for a novel (60K-120K words)
4 weeks for large novels (120K+ words)

Quick Quote

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What authors say about us

“Her word is her bond, and her abilities are stellar”

“Alexa with Luna Imprints Author Services has been my only editor for eight books, ranging from historical fiction to paranormal mystery. She is incredibly thorough and professional. She does what she says she will do, in the time that she says she will do it. Her word is her bond, and her abilities are stellar. Highly recommended!”

Grace Colline

Author of Ladies of Lytchley and Jenna Rayne series

IMPORTANT NOTICES
Pricing

Pricing is in US dollars and is subject to change. Manuscript length and complexity can lead to additional charges. We will always contact you before proceeding in such cases.

English Proficiency

We do not accept manuscripts with a poor mastery of the English language. If you are unsure, please send us the first chapter of your work. Any misrepresentation of the complexity of your novel will lead to your order being cancelled.

Turnaround

Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, turnaround for the majority of our packages is 2-3 weeks. We can accommodate urgent requests, but there will be an additional rush fee. Please contact us in advance.