Proofreading

The Final Check
Before You Publish.

Professional proofreading catches every last typo, formatting error, and missed correction before your book reaches readers. The last line of defense before publication.

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What We Offer

What Proofreading Covers

Proofreading is the final quality check that ensures your book is error-free before it goes to print or digital distribution.

Typo & Spelling Check

Final sweep for any remaining typos, misspellings, and autocorrect errors that slipped through earlier edits.

From $0.008 / word

Formatting Consistency

We check for consistent font usage, spacing, indentation, and paragraph formatting throughout.

Included in proofread

Numbers & Dates

We verify consistent formatting of numbers, dates, times, and measurements throughout your manuscript.

Included in proofread

Headers & Footers

We check running heads, page numbers, chapter titles, and all navigational elements for accuracy.

Included in proofread

Cross-References

We verify that all internal references, footnotes, endnotes, and index entries are accurate.

Included in proofread

Proofread + Layout Check

Proofreading of your formatted PDF layout - the final check before sending files to the printer.

From $0.012 / word

Simple Process

How It Works

Submit Your Final Manuscript

Upload your final edited Word document or formatted PDF. Proofreading is the last step before publication.

Proofread

Your proofreader works through every page, marking errors with standard proofreading marks in tracked changes.

Receive Corrections

You receive your proofread manuscript with all corrections clearly marked for your review.

Final Approval

Review and accept corrections. Your manuscript is now ready for printing or digital distribution.

What We Check in Every Proofread

A comprehensive final review before your book goes to print

Spelling

Punctuation

Grammar

Formatting

Consistency

Page Numbers

Headers

Footnotes

Index Entries

Cross-References

Hyphenation

Capitalization

Why Choose Us

Proofreading That Catches Everything

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Human Proofreaders

Our proofreaders are trained professionals who catch errors that spell-checkers and grammar tools miss.

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Tracked Changes

All corrections are tracked in Word so you can review and approve every change before finalizing.

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Fast Turnaround

Most manuscripts are returned within 5 business days. Rush 2-day proofreading available.

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Satisfaction Guarantee

If you find an error we missed after proofreading, we fix it at no charge.

99.9%

Error-Free Rate

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Proofreading is the very last step before publication. It should be done after all editing and formatting is complete.

Copy editing is a thorough review of grammar, style, and consistency. Proofreading is a lighter final check for any remaining errors after copy editing and formatting.

Yes. We offer PDF proofreading for your final formatted layout - the last check before sending files to the printer.

A 80,000-word manuscript typically takes 5-7 days. Rush 2-day proofreading is available for an additional fee.

Yes. If your manuscript has already been copy edited, proofreading alone is the appropriate final step.

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