What is a Copy Edit?

You can only read your own manuscript so many times before you start missing small mistakes. A mistype here, a grammatical error there. We can help smooth out all the wrinkles in your manuscript and prepare it for submissions.

Copy editing is the stage in which a piece of writing is reviewed and edited to improve its readability. We’ll ensure that the style is consistent and that the text flows organically. In addition, we’ll check the work for grammar and punctuation, providing suggestions on how to best convey your message to the reader.

Copy editing is generally the next stage after a developmental edit (click here to read more about our developmental editing services). You’re likely wondering how this differs from proofreading and it’s true that the two can seem fairly similar. While there is some overlap, copy editing will focus more on readability and style, whereas proofreading involve correcting typographical errors.

Do I Need a Copy Edit?

A Copy edit will benefit your manuscript if…

• You’re uncertain as to whether you’re getting your ideas across clearly.

• You’re concerned about your word choice and the flow of your writing.

What’s Included in a Copy Edit?

An edited copy of your manuscript with track change edits.

What Areas Does a Copy Edit Address?

• Clarity

• Word choice

• Sentence structure

Pricing

For a single type of edit our prices are as follows based on word count:

• Up to 75k - $699 USD

• 75k to 100k - $899 USD

• 100k to 125k - $1,099 USD

• Over 125k - Bespoke pricing

A copy edit can be combined with one or both of our other editing services. Please contact us using the email address below for bespoke pricing including multiple services.

Get In Touch

If you’re interested in this service and a sample edit, please email jasminacoric@littlelionpress.co.uk