Copy-Editing – Jericho Writers
Jericho Writers
167-169 Great Portland street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF
UK: +44 (0)330 043 0150
US: +1 (646) 974 9060

Our Copy-Editing Service

Eliminate errors from your manuscript with the help of a professional copy-editor.

Our Copy-Editing Service


Copy-editing is the process of going through your manuscript to eliminate sentence errors such as spelling mistakes, punctuation and typos. This extends to ensuring consistency in the document, checking facts and clarity of the sentences. Our copy-editors also ensure that your material is well-organised and properly presented. This service is suitable for self-publishers; those writing in a second language; and writers wanting to polish their manuscript prior to submitting to an agent. 

Download sample report here.

Choose between standard and express service

Please note, during busy periods turnaround times may be extended.

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£347.00

Copy-Editing Service

Get your manuscript fully copy-edited by a professional editor
An estimated 4 week turnaround
Premium Members receive a 10% discount
£434.00

Express Copy-editing service

Get your manuscript fully copy-edited by a professional editor
An estimated 2 week turnaround
Premium Members receive a 10% discount

Compare our Copy-Editing Services

We offer three services for text correction. Use this table to determine which is the right service for you.

Line-EditingYou are selecting Copy-EditingProofreading
Typos
Spellings
US or UK
Punctuation
GrammarSome
Fact-checking
Consistency
Repetitions
ClaritySome
Style & flow
Cutting
RewritingSome
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I just had my book copy edited and couldn’t be happier! Julie was amazing.
Adam M.
I’ve received my copy edited novel back from Martin Ouvry and I’m really pleased with it. He has done a fabulous job.
Hazel S.
Thank you to Martin for taking the time to copy-edit my work. I was very impressed with the standard and attention-to-detail he provided and found going through his edits very helpful. I’ve been delighted with the effect his suggested word changes made to the impact of my sentences.
Nicole S.

Our Copy Editors and Proofreaders

Our editors specialise in trade fiction and non-fiction texts. They include traditionally published authors as well as publishing professionals such as literary agents and Big 5 publishers. Find out more about our editors, here.

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Frequently asked
questions

1

How long will it take to match my manuscript with an editor?

We aim to match you with the right editor within 2-4 days. We’ll get back to you as soon as the choice has been confirmed.

2

Can I choose my editor?

If you have a particular editor in mind, we will of course do our best to match you with them. We cannot guarantee this, however, as all of our editors are freelance and there are times when they are unavailable due to demand and/or other commitments.

Once you have placed your order, you’re welcome to send a shortlist of 4-5 editors from our website (and we’ll do our best to place you with your preferred editors).

3

Will my manuscript be flawless? 

Probably not. Whilst our text-correction editors always aim for a total elimination of errors, a realistic outcome is that your text will be very clean, but not perfect. In our experience, this standard will be easily sufficient for self-publishing or submission to traditional outlets. Traditionally published books will often go through several rounds of text correction and therefore we recommend that authors planning to self-publish consider doing the same. Our line-editing, copy-editing, and proofreading services are conducted at a high level, but perfection in this area is not realistically attainable. Many published books feature minor typos.

4

What if my work needs more attention than the service-level I’ve paid? 

In that situation, we’ll tell you. We’re here to make your work better, and we’ll be candid and truthful about what we think you need.  

5

Will my copy-editor respect my own personal style and voice? 

Yes.  That’s very important to us. As writers ourselves, we know that we can’t just impose a house style on your prose and expect that to be okay. 

6

Which editorial service is right for me?

We offer quite a few editorial services, so you’re right to take the time to consider all of your options. The writing process is a long one, so whether it’s line editing or copy-editing, or something on a larger scale, like a manuscript assessment or developmental edit, we have the service for you. You can take a look at all of our editorial services here. You might also like to read our article explaining all the different types of editorial services. If you’re still not sure, feel free to get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to offer more advice.