English Language Copy Editing

Our expert copy editors, with over 70 years of combined experience, will provide complete and comprehensive care for your document by resolving all issues with spelling, punctuation, grammar, terminology, jargon, semantics, syntax, consistency, flow, and more. In addition, they will format your document to the style you specify (APA, Chicago, etc.).

The turnaround time for all work is 3 to 6 business days. The standard cost of full service English language copy editing is US$ .04 per word. Furthermore, eContent Pro International® offers 50% reduced cost for re-editing within one year.

Note: This service does not include Scientific & Scholarly Editing. Should you be interested in Scientific & Scholarly Editing, please click here. Should you be interested in the most comprehensive coverage for your manuscript that would include English Language Copy Editing and Scientific & Scholarly Editing, you may choose service Package 2.

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Standard Full Service English Language Copy Editing

Under our standard full service English language copy editing, our copy editors will address a complete range of potential issues with your document:

Correct faulty spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Fix incorrect word usage.
Ensure consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization.
Check for callouts and captions for figures, tables, and other display elements.
Enforce a consistent style and tone in a multi-author manuscript.
Eliminate wordiness and inappropriate jargon.
Smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs.
Move sentences to improve readability.
Implement additions and deletions to ensure readability and flow.
Assign new levels to headings to achieve logical structure.
Change passive voice to active voice, if requested.
Perform edits using the Microsoft Word™ track change feature, allowing for a fast and simple review and management of edits.
Cost: The cost of standard full service English language copy editing is US$ .04 per word.
Completion Time: On average, copy editing for a manuscript takes 6 business days under our standard English language copy editing service. If your document exceeds 30,000 words, an eContent Pro International® representative will contact you regarding an adjusted completion time frame.

Expedited (Express) Full Service English Language Copy Editing

Under our expedited full service English language copy editing, our copy editors will provide the same services as the standard full service English language copy editing, except the timing for processing your order can be performed under the following options based on the size of your document to ensure quality service:

1-10,000 Words

1 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 8 Cents per Word
2 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 6 Cents per Word
3 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 5.2 Cents per Word

10,001-20,000 Words

2 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 8 Cents per Word
3 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 6 Cents per Word
4 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 5.2 Cents per Word

20,001-30,000 Words

3 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 8 Cents per Word
4 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 6 Cents per Word
5 Business Day Completion Time: US$ 5.2 Cents per Word

Over 30,000 Words

If your project exceeds 30,000 words, contact us for cost and delivery options.

Continued Commitment

At eContent Pro International®, we are committed to offering the highest quality services and customer attention to authors as they strive to get their work published. As part of this ongoing commitment, if a manuscript that has undergone the professional copy editing and/or proofreading services of eContent Pro International® has been revised after submitting it to a publisher and is in need of an additional round of copy editing and/or proofreading services, eContent Pro International® will provide the next round of copy editing or proofreading at a 50% discount.

Documents We Accept

We edit virtually every type of document, including, but not limited to:

Research Papers
Journal Articles
Reference Books
Fiction/Non-Fiction Books
Book Chapters
Essays
Proposals
Theses
Dissertations
Case Studies
Interviews
Prefaces
Forewords
Acknowledgments
Dedications
Abstracts
Cover Letters

Our Copy Editors Have Experiences and a Familiarity with the House Styles of Scholarly Publishers Across the Globe, such as:

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Our professional copy editors will check your document with line-by-line precision for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, textual structure, and a complete range of other issues.

By editing your document to adhere to your publisher's house style, eContent Pro International® will save you time when preparing materials for submission, expediting the peer-review process and chances for acceptance into an established publication.

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eContent Pro International's English Language Copy Editing Team

With over 70 years of combined editorial experience and an established track record of satisfied customers, our expert copy editors are the some of the best in the business and will provide the highest level of precision and care for your document. Meet our team to learn more about their experience and expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file types do you accept?

We accept Microsoft Word documents to allow use of the Track Changes feature, allowing you to review and accept all changes we make to your document.
Do you make changes online or through a hard copy?

Changes are made in the Word document using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature, allowing you to review and accept all changes we make to your document.
Can I choose my editor?

If there is an editor you feel would be best suited for your document, you may mention their name in the "Comments" field of the submission process. We will always strive to match your document with the editor who is best suited for its contents.
What qualifications do your editors have?

Our editors have over 70 years of combined editorial experience and hold a wide range of degrees. Learn more about them on our Copy Editors page.
Do you offer samples of your work?

Yes, you can find samples of our work on our Samples page.
How quickly will you edit my document?

Most documents will take a maximum of 6 business days to complete. Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information for the completion time of a specific document.
Do you provide documentation certifying that my document has been professionally copy edited?

Yes. Documentation for proof of copy editing is provided with every order.
What types of documents do you edit?

We edit virtually every type of document, including research papers, journal articles, books (drafts, fiction, non-fiction, and reference books included), book chapters, essays, proposals, dissertations, and theses.
How will my document be returned to me?

When copy editing is finished, you will receive an email notification containing a link to download your final, copy edited document. The document will be a Microsoft Word file with Track Changes enabled, allowing you to review and accept all changes we make to your document.
What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards.

*Disclaimer: Please note that while utilizing any of the services offered by eContent Pro International® will increase the clarity and overall quality of the manuscript, it is still ultimately at the discretion of the publication’s leadership and/or the publishing house to determine if a manuscript is accepted for publication. As such, eContent Pro International® does not guarantee acceptance.

English Language Copy Editing Packaged Pricing

Package 1

English Language Copy Editing + Journal Recommendation

This Package is Provided to You at an Additional 10% Discount

Package 2 Frequently Selected

English Language Copy Editing + Scientific and Scholarly Editing

This Package is Provided to You at an Additional 10% Discount

Package 4

English Language Copy Editing + Scientific and Scholarly Editing + Journal Recommendation

This Package is Provided to You at an Additional 15% Discount

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