Editing & Proofreading

Expert Editing by PhD-Level Editors

Polish your work to perfection with the expertise of PhD-level editors. Whether you're submitting your thesis, dissertation, book, or journal article, we ensure every word counts.

Why Choose TextSmith?

Our Editing Services

Developmental Editing

With developmental editing, our expert editors focus on your document's overall structure, argument, and flow. They will evaluate your work’s coherence, theme development, and logical progression, providing in-depth feedback to strengthen your ideas and address any content gaps. This service is ideal for writers in the early stages who need guidance on creating a clear, compelling framework for their work ($0.05/word–$0.07/word).

Structural Editing

Our structural editing service enhances your work's organization and presentation, ensuring each section flows logically and engages the reader. Editors will help adjust the pacing, sequence, and overall structure, ensuring each part of the document contributes effectively to your argument or narrative. This service is suited for writers looking to improve the clarity of their content’s arrangement and logical flow ($0.045/word–$0.06/word).

Content Editing

In content editing, our editors focus on refining the substance and clarity of your work. They will suggest modifications to improve accuracy, relevance, and consistency and may recommend adding or removing sections to strengthen your content. Content editing is particularly useful for writers who want comprehensive feedback to elevate the quality and depth of their material ($0.05/word–$0.065/word).

Line Editing

With line editing, our professional editors enhance sentence structure, language, and tone, ensuring your writing is engaging, clear, and well-suited for your audience. They will refine word choice, eliminate redundancies, and improve readability, focusing on how each sentence contributes to the overall flow. Line editing is perfect for authors aiming for a polished and professional writing style ($0.04/word–$0.055/word).

Copyediting

Our copyediting service corrects all grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax issues in your document. Our editors also check for consistency in terminology, style, and formatting, ensuring your writing is clean and error-free. Copyediting is essential for any writer preparing their work for publication or submission ($0.035/word–$0.05/word).

Proofreading

Proofreading is the final polish that catches minor spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Our proofreaders ensure that your document is flawless and ready for publication, correcting any overlooked mistakes and ensuring consistency in style. This service is ideal for writers who have completed all other editing stages and need a final quality check ($0.02/word–$0.03/word).

How the Process Works

Start by selecting the type of editing service you need
Once you’ve chosen your editing package, upload your dissertation document (including the advisor or committee feedback, if available)
Fill out a form with details such as word count, academic level, subject area, and any specific requirements or areas you’d like the editor to focus on.
Choose a turnaround time that meets your needs, whether a standard timeframe or expedited service, for a quicker return.
After entering your requirements, review the pricing based on word count and turnaround time. Proceed to payment, which is usually done through secure online methods.
After payment, an editor will review and edit your dissertation.
Once the editing is complete, you’ll receive your document with tracked changes and comments.
After reviewing the edits, you can finalize the document.

Frequently Asked Questions

Editing & Proofreading

What types of documents do you edit?

We edit a wide range of documents, including dissertations, theses, journal articles, and books Whether it’s for academic, professional, or personal purposes, we offer editing services tailored to your specific needs.

What is the difference between proofreading and editing?

Proofreading focuses on identifying and correcting surface-level errors such as grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typos. Editing, on the other hand, involves a more thorough review of your document, improving structure, clarity, style, and overall flow. Editing also addresses deeper issues such as content organization, tone, and consistency.

How do I submit my document for editing?

Submitting your document for editing is simple! Just upload your file through our secure online platform, and include any specific instructions or areas of concern you would like us to focus on. We will then assess your document and provide an estimated completion time for the editing process.

How much do your editing services cost?

The cost of editing depends on the length of your document, its complexity, and the type of editing required. We offer competitive pricing and provide a personalized quote based on the specifics of your project. You can request a free consultation or quote to get started.

Will you keep my work confidential?

Yes, confidentiality is a top priority for us. We take the privacy of your work seriously and ensure that all documents are handled securely. Your work will not be shared with any third parties, and all files are deleted from our system after the editing process is completed.

TextSmith

Why Choose TextSmith?

Our Editing Services

Developmental Editing

Structural Editing

Content Editing

Line Editing

Copyediting

Proofreading

How the Process Works

Frequently Asked Questions

Editing & Proofreading

What types of documents do you edit?

What is the difference between proofreading and editing?

How do I submit my document for editing?

How much do your editing services cost?

Will you keep my work confidential?

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