Manuscript services
Choose editing that matches your manuscript’s needs, with transparent estimates and a human editor behind every decision.
$0.03 / word
A close look at sentence structure, flow, clarity, word choice, and repetition. Line editing refines how your writing reads while preserving your individual voice.
Best for a manuscript whose overall structure is settled but whose prose needs polishing.
$0.0105 / word
Attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, capitalization, hyphenation, and consistency throughout the manuscript.
Best for writing that reads well and needs a careful technical edit.
$0.007 / word
A final check for remaining typos, punctuation errors, and formatting inconsistencies after editing, ideally on the formatted book.
Best for a manuscript already edited and nearly ready for publication. Proofreading does not include extensive corrections or sentence rewriting.
Interior book formatting
We turn your edited manuscript into a clean book interior, with considered typography, chapter openings, spacing, and navigation. Cover design and editing are separate services.
$149
E-book formatting only.
$249
Both formats in one flat-fee package.
$299
Paperback, e-book, and hardcover. Total package price.
People behind every edit
Your work deserves a human editor’s care, judgment, and attention to detail. At Insidious Creative, all editing and proofreading are performed by human professionals. We never use AI to edit, rewrite, or evaluate your manuscript. Every editorial decision is made by a person, with respect for your voice and creative intent.
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