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Editing & Proofreading Services

Every Great Book Starts with a Great Edit.

Publishing Squad's editorial team transforms your draft into a polished, publication-ready manuscript — preserving your unique voice while elevating your clarity, structure, and impact.

INVESTMENT$1,499
WORD COUNTUP TO 120K
TURNAROUND~4 WEEKS
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The Full Scope

What's Included

01

Developmental Editing

Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, argument flow, and chapter organization.

02

Line Editing

Sentence-level refinement for clarity, tone consistency, and stylistic excellence.

03

Copyediting

Grammar, punctuation, syntax, and consistency corrections across your full manuscript.

04

Proofreading

Final pass for typos, formatting inconsistencies, and print-ready quality assurance.

05

Editorial Report

A detailed editorial summary with actionable insights and a clear improvement roadmap.

Elite Standard Service
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Revision Support

Post-edit consultation to discuss feedback and guide you through your revision process.

Revision Support
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Our Methodology

How It Works

Our structured 7-step editorial process takes your manuscript from raw draft to publication-ready with complete transparency at every stage.

1
Step 01

Manuscript Review

Initial assessment to scope the edit and assign the editor whose expertise best matches your genre.

2
Step 02

Sample Edit

A complimentary 1,000-word sample edit so you can see our approach and quality firsthand.

3
Step 03

Developmental Pass

Full structural and narrative analysis with a detailed developmental report.

4
Step 04

Line Edit

Sentence-by-sentence refinement for clarity, voice, and reader experience.

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Step 05

Copyediting

Grammar, syntax, consistency, and style guide application throughout.

6
Step 06

Author Revisions

You revise your manuscript based on editorial feedback with our team available to answer questions.

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Step 07

Final Proofread

One final clean pass to catch any remaining errors before publication.

Vetting Process

Is This Right for You?

Our editorial service is designed for authors with completed drafts who are serious about publishing a book that earns five-star reviews.

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The Standard

The Ideal Author

  • You have a completed first draft ready for professional polish.

  • You are writing non-fiction, memoir, or thought leadership.

  • You want to preserve your voice while elevating quality and clarity.

  • You are willing to engage with feedback and revise your work.

The Alternative

The Alternative Path

  • Your manuscript is still in early writing or ideation phase.

  • You only want minor grammatical corrections without structural feedback.

  • You are looking for ghostwriting rather than editing services.

We only accept 4 new manuscripts per month to maintain our executive quality standards.

Editorial Polish

Editorial Excellence, Delivered in Every Format

Our editors work with manuscripts across all formats — print, eBook, and audiobook narration scripts — ensuring your content reads beautifully on every platform.

Market Insight

Professionally edited books receive 40% more 5-star reviews and significantly lower return rates on Amazon.

Proofread manuscript with editorial marks

247

corrections applied

Grammar · Style · Flow
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Multi-Format Editing

We edit manuscripts with your final publishing format in mind, whether print, digital, or audiobook narration script.

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Dedicated Editor

You work with one dedicated editor throughout the entire process who deeply understands your voice and goals.

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Style Guide Included

A custom style sheet is created for your manuscript to ensure perfect consistency across the entire work.

Expansion

Explore the Full Suite of Publishing Squad Services

Standard Edit

$1,499

Copyediting and proofreading for manuscripts up to 80,000 words.

Professional Edit

$2,499

Line editing plus copyediting, style guide, and editorial report for up to 120,000 words.

Premium Path

Premium Edit

$3,999+

Full developmental, line, and copyediting with unlimited revisions and a publishing-readiness audit.

STRATEGIC CONSULTATION

Your Legacy Starts with a Conversation.

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Everything You Need
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New to independent publishing? We have resolved the most common queries from our authors to help you launch your project with authority.

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Line editing focuses on style, clarity, and how your sentences flow and read. Copyediting focuses on correctness — grammar, punctuation, and consistency. Both are included in our Professional and Premium packages.