Academic editing and proofreading

Language, clarity, grammar and academic tone refined by experts, with fixed prices and stated turnaround times for each journal tier.

What is checked

Language. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and word choice, with one spelling convention used throughout.
Clarity. Long or ambiguous sentences, unclear references and repeated phrasing.
Academic tone. Register, hedging and precision suited to scholarly writing.
Consistency. Terminology, abbreviations, headings, numbering, tables and figure captions.
References. In-text citations matched to the reference list, in the required style.

Plans, fees and turnaround

Proofreading and editing plans are priced per manuscript, by the tier of the journal you are writing for.

Journal tier	Fee (INR)	Turnaround
International publishers (Taylor & Francis, Springer, Wiley, Elsevier and similar)	13,900	8 days
Scopus or Web of Science indexed journals	11,600	7 days
National institution journals	9,300	6 days
State University level journals	5,400	5 days
Peer-reviewed journals (general or international)	3,900	4 days

The current list is on the plans and fees page.

Is editing permitted?

Language editing of an author's own text is widely accepted by journals and universities, and many publishers recommend it for authors writing in a second language. Rules differ, especially for theses, so check your institution's or journal's policy and acknowledge editorial help where it is required.

Originality and manual revision

Separate plans cover manual revision of passages that overlap with published sources, carried out by subject experts who keep your meaning, arguments and citations intact. Proper quotation and citation remain the author's responsibility. Details and fees are on the plans page.

How to order

Choose the plan for your journal tier, pay online, fill in the short brief and upload your manuscript. You can follow the deadline clock on your order page and will be emailed when the edited file is ready to review.

Questions about this service

What is the difference between editing and proofreading?

Proofreading corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation and typographical errors. Editing goes further: sentence structure, clarity, word choice, consistency and academic tone. Neither changes your argument or findings.

How long does it take?

Turnaround is stated for each plan, from 4 days for general peer-reviewed journals to 8 days for manuscripts aimed at major international publishers. Expedited delivery is available for a 10% surcharge.

Will my meaning be changed?

No. Edits improve how your ideas are expressed; the ideas, data and conclusions stay yours. You review the delivery and can ask for corrections, with two rounds included.

Which file formats do you accept?

You upload your manuscript from your order page. If your journal requires a particular format, say so in the brief.

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Choose a fixed-price plan, or ask a question first. We reply within one business day.

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