Which type of editing service do I need?

Comprehensive editing is our standard service provided to nearly all of our clients, but some projects may require a little more or less. No matter your needs, we've got you covered. Use our examples below to compare editing services and the types of errors corrected with each service. Contact us if you are unsure which service is right for you.

Compare Editing Services

Copy Editing

Proofreading and editing are essential steps in the writing process to ensure accuracy, clarity, and overall quality of written work. Copy editing includes proofreading errors in written language and mechanics to include:

• Spelling
• Grammar
• Capitalization
• Punctuation
• Abbreviations

Format Editing

Formatting assistance helps individuals ensure their written materials adhere to proper university and publication guidelines. Format editing includes attention to elements of style and publication standards (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) particularly related to:

• Headings & Subheadings 
• Pagination & Numbering
• Tables & Figures
• Preliminary & End Pages

Comprehensive Editing

Comprehensive editing is our standard service. It includes copy editing and format editing with attention to the accuracy of your citations, references, and quotations, as well as your adherence to university and/or publishing guidelines (e.g., APA format). This service includes:

• Citations & References cross-check
• Bibliography links & DOIs 
• Dynamic TOC (auto-updates)

Developmental Editing

In-depth editing performed at the content level is our premier editing service. It takes our comprehensive editing services to the next level by focusing on the structural coherence and cohesion of your work as a whole to make improvements to clarity, organization, and flow.

• Word Choice & Tense
• Clarity & Readability
• Syntax & Consistency
• Organization & Flow