Manuscript services

The right attention.
At the right stage.

Choose editing that matches your manuscript’s needs, with transparent estimates and a human editor behind every decision.

Line editing

$0.03 / word

For stronger, clearer prose.

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.

Copyediting

$0.01 / word

For correctness and consistency.

A detailed review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage, with attention to consistency in names, terminology, and style throughout your manuscript. Copyediting corrects errors and flags inconsistencies while respecting your voice.

Best for a manuscript whose structure and prose are settled and that needs a thorough accuracy and consistency check before formatting.

Proofreading

$0.0075 / word

For the final details.

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.

People behind every edit

Our Commitment to Human Editing

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.