Manuscript Editing Services and Proofreading Services
Editage offers superior professional academic manuscript editing services and proofreading services to scholars and researchers looking to deliver error-free, submission-ready research paper, manuscripts to leading international publications. Our customers publish in SCI, SSCI, SCCIE, and IEEE journals as well as similarly reputed international journals disseminating research across medicine, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, business, finance, and the arts. With manuscript editing service, Editage also offers free manuscript formatting service based on subject- or journal-specific guidelines. Choose Editage and accelerate your publication success journey with
Access to 3,000+ native English manuscript editors across 1,600+ subject areas High-quality improvements with rigorous checks by 2 experts AI-powered system to perfectly match your manuscript to a specialist in your field Multiple rounds of manuscript editing for continued support till you’re fully satisfied An array of manuscript editing plans and exclusive add-ons to choose from Guaranteed on time delivery starting from just 8 hours!
Choose from among 3 highly customised services for any manuscript editing need
Advanced Editing Services
Corrections for grammar, spelling, and terminology errors. Improvements in sentence structure for better readability.
BEST BUDGET PLAN AVAILABLE
Complete grammatical correctness
Accuracy of domain-specific terminology
Consistency in layout format, notations, citations, and references
Systematic structural improvements, seamless content flow
In-depth technical review by Nature peer reviewers
Journal submission readiness check by Managing Editor
Premium Editing Services
Includes all features under Advanced Editing and covers improvements in overall manuscript structure, organization, and flow of content.
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Complete grammatical correctness
Accuracy of domain-specific terminology
Consistency in layout format, notations, citations, and references
Systematic structural improvements, seamless content flow
In-depth technical review by Nature peer reviewers
Journal submission readiness check by Managing Editor
Scientific Editing Services
Offers guidance by top-journal peer reviewers to strengthen the communication of your core research. Includes a detailed content review report.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE, THREE EXPERTS
Complete grammatical correctness by premium editor with 20+ years of experience
Accuracy of domain-specific terminology
Consistency in layout format, notations, citations, and references
Systematic structural improvements, seamless content flow
In-depth technical review by Nature peer reviewers
Journal submission readiness check by Managing Editor
Manuscript Editing across 1,640+ niche and broad subject areas
Editage supports manuscript editing and proofreading across over 1,640 subject areas. Our Manuscript editors are also experienced in editing interdisciplinary research. We can have multiple editors from different subject areas work on your interdisciplinary research for the extra specialization you may be seeking for your work. Need your interdisciplinary work edited? Just reach out to our customer support team at request@editage.com and we’ll do the rest.
How it works
Upload your manuscript, select a service and plan
You start by selecting a service according to your target journal. We then analyze your document and recommend the best plans to choose from. You can select same-day delivery or a relaxed deadline with pricing options suitable for every need.
Two step edit process delivers top notch quality and timely delivery
Review final files, ask questions and collaborate.
Manuscript Editing Service highlights
We understand the pressure of having your work published in leading international journals. Editage’s manuscript editing and proofreading services offer a host of invaluable features aimed at ensuring that your manuscript is error-free and publication ready.
Subject-matter experts with publishing experience: Manuscript editors at Editage are typically native English speakers, including PhDs, MDs, postgraduates, engineers, and even journal peer reviewers. Not only do they go through rigorous language training, but they also have a deep understanding of the nuances of your subject. Comprehensive evaluation of language, syntax, and format: Manuscripts are reviewed thoroughly to eliminate typographical and punctuation errors and improve language, style, clarity, and tone of writing. A manuscript typically undergoes two levels of evaluation by a team of proficient editors to guarantee an error-free, well-presented document. Flexible delivery plans and pricing: Editage’s flexible delivery plans guarantees that manuscripts are delivered on time, allowing you to always meet your deadlines. Based on the kind of document you want edited, we also recommend the best plans for you to choose from. You can even choose to add-on services like same-day delivery or request multiple re-edits as per peer or journal feedback.
Editage’s manuscript editing and proofreading services help authors maximize their chances of getting published in international peer-reviewed journals. Our range of editing services include
Editing and proofreading by professional, native English speaking manuscript editors with subject-matter expertise. Dual checks by 2 editors to ensure that your manuscript is free from typographic and grammatical errors, improved for style and tone, and properly structured for better readability. Stringent confidentiality codes followed by our editors. Our systems are also ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified so any manuscript you submit for editing is 100% safe and secure. Editage-only benefits like multiple rounds of editing, unlimited Q&As, free journal manuscript formatting, and an editing certificate
Meet our Manuscript editing experts
Line-by-line checks with sentence construction, grammar, readability, and structural improvements Correction of terminology, word choice, spelling, and ensuring consistency in style Manuscript Formatting as per target journals or university submission guidelines A final edited document with track changes to help you review and accept edits easily Post-editing support like unlimited editing and response letter check with Premium Editing or Scientific Editing
Major types of manuscripts covered
Each subject area and associated journals have varying requirements for manuscript format. Editage supports every type of manuscript. Here are the most popular manuscript types Editage covers.
- Abstract
- Brief Report/Brief Communication
- Case Report/Case series
- Clinical Trial/Experimental Study
- Commentary
- Conference Proceedings
- Genome Announcements
- Letter to the Editor
- Letters
- Meta-analysis
- Multimedia articles (Clinical Images/Videos)
- Narrative Review
- Notes/Technical Notes
- Observational Study
- Opinion Article
- Original Research Article
- Perspective
- Protocol Papers
- Systematic Review
- Taxonomy/Nomenclature
Manuscript Editing according to style guides
Each subject area has its own rules and regulations for manuscript format and conventions related to terminology and notations. Our Manuscript editors are experts at editing to ensure accuracy of terminology and conventions in your field. They have wide and in-depth experience journal manuscript editing and manuscript formatting according to important style guides. Here are some of the most popular style guides.
- ACS Style Guide
- AMA Manual of Style
- AP Stylebook
- APA Style
- The ASA Style Guide
- The Business Style Handbook
- The Cambridge Guide to English Usage
- The Chicago Manual of Style
- Citing Medicine
- IEEE style
- MLA Handbook
- The Oxford Guide to Style/New Hart's Rules
- Scientific Style and Format (CSE style)
Meet the word count stipulations of your target journal
With Editage’s manuscript editing services, you’ll never have to worry about meeting your target journals’ word count restrictions. We manage word count requirements for you at no extra charge.
With our Advanced Editing service, we reduce word count by up to 10%.
Premium Editing can help you reduce your word count by up to 20%.
And with Scientific Editing, aimed at top-journal publishing, we not only reduce the word count according to your target journal’s requirement but also offer advice for further reductions you may consider as an author.
Guaranteed Quality
In the rare case our work fails to delight you, we’ll re-work on it till you’re 100% happy.
And if you are still not satisfied, you get a full refund, no questions asked.
On Time
Always
We always help you meet your deadlines, often, by turning around work in just 8 hours
And, if we ever miss a promised deadline by even one minute, we offer a full refund.
Highest Standard Data Security
We work hard to protect your work and making all our experts and employees honour a strict NDA.
Your files are also secure on our latest ISO standard systems (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who edits my document? What training do they have?
Our document editors are subject-matter experts with many years of experience in research and scientific editing. All our manuscript editors and writers go through the Basic Editor Training (BET) program that comprises 5 standard modules and various customized programs. Our medical writers receive specific training in ICH–GCP, CONSORT, and ICMJE guidelines. In addition, all our editors also receive intensive English language training. They attend external training programs and workshops that offer updates on grammar, punctuation, and style for American and British English. - 02
What background and specializations do your editors have?
Our editorial team includes physicians, PhDs, MDs, postgraduates, engineers, and even journal peer reviewers. Over 60% of our manuscript editors come from a research background. Depending on their academic qualifications and professional experience, our editors work within one of 20 editing Centers of Excellence (CoEs). The editors within each CoE have a high level of technical competency in that specific field of study and an incisive understanding of the finer nuances of your subject, relevant writing conventions, terminology, etc. Learn more about the CoE model or review our editors’ profiles - 03
What is the post-service you offer for edited manuscripts?
We offer two levels of support : Free Unlimited Q&A with the editor and Re-editing support depending on the type of service you choose. If you choose Advanced Editing service, you will receive discounted re-editing support. If you choose Premium Editing or Scientific Editing service, you can avail free re-editing support for 365 days. To know more about the scope of re-editing and the eligibility criteria, please check the Premium Editing and Scientific Editing service. - 04
Do you provide document formatting services?
Yes, we do format documents for journal submission. You can request formatting using the online submission form and insert the URL of the journal you are submitting your article so that our editors can make sure that your submission fulfills all the journal's formatting requirements. - 05
Will I get an editing certificate
Yes, you will. An editing certificate is delivered upon completion of your editing assignment with us. You can download the editing certificate through your Editage Online account. - 06
When do I receive an invoice?
An invoice is generated on completion of your assignment with us. If you require a Proforma Invoice prior to completion of your assignment, you can reach out to our Customer Service team for the same. - 07
Do you provide editing services other than manuscript editing?
Whether you’re a researcher looking for a professional manuscript editing service for your books and journal articles in medical or other fields, or a writer looking to publish novels or other works of non-fiction, we provide editing services for all. You will find just the right prices and speeds at Editage for all your requirements. - 08
Why is manuscript editing important?
Authors usually get so involved in researching and writing their manuscript that they sometimes overlook grammatical mistakes in sentence structure and syntax. This often leads to desk rejections as international journals follow stringent quality parameters while accepting manuscripts for publication. Professional manuscript editing and proofreading services takes the pain out of checking the manuscript for errors. Our experienced manuscript editors proofread your paper to eliminate grammatical errors, improve language and structure and ensure compliance with established formats to deliver impeccably presented manuscripts even when deadlines are tight. - 09
What types of manuscript qualify for editing and proofreading?
At Editage, we offer to edit ALL kinds of manuscripts. Our team of experts have extensive experience editing academic and scientific documents including abstracts, research articles, commentaries, systematic reviews, care reports, clinical trials, experimental studies, conference proceedings, multi-media articles, brief communication, technical notes and taxonomy among others. - 10
How do you select editors for your manuscript editing service?
Manuscript editors at Editage are native English speakers drawn from top global universities. They are highly qualified subject matter experts with advanced degrees. With expertise in more than 1,600 subject areas, editors at Editage are not only technically competent but also have a deep understanding of the nuances of your subject. Moreover, they are also required to undertake the Basic Editor Training (BET) program, intensive English language training, and other customized programs. In fact, 1 in every 10 BELS-certified editors worldwide is associated with Editage. Our medical writers also receive specific training in ICH–GCP, CONSORT, and ICMJE guidelines. - 11
How do I get started with journal manuscript editing service?
Editage’s journal manuscript editing service is easy to use!
1. Just select a plan that meets your specific requirements, upload your latest manuscript, and choose your preferred delivery schedule. Do remember to choose any add-on service that you may need.
2. Once we receive your manuscript, experts at Editage assign your paper to a two-member editorial team based on your subject and editing preferences. You will have the chance to clarify your doubts with your editor or request for multiple re-edits as per peer reviewer or journal feedback at an extra-charge.
3. You will receive a notification via email once your manuscript is edited and ready to download. - 12
How is Editage’s manuscript editing service different from other editing services?
With holistic researcher support and unique value-added features, Editage services like our manuscript editing services are the preferred choice for authors looking to optimize their manuscripts and get end-to-end support. Here are some of the benefits we offer that give us an edge over other service providers:
• High-quality manuscript editing and a detailed review by 2 native English editors
• Access to a team of 3,163+ experts across 1,640+ subject areas
• In-depth grammar, structure, logic, flow, and readability improvements
• High-speed and flexible delivery plans, affordable prices, and 3 English editing services to suit every need
• Unlimited and free re-editing with Premium Editing and Scientific Editing services
• Editage-only benefits like multiple rounds of editing, unlimited Q&As, free journal formatting, and an editing certificate
• Exclusive add-on services such as editor consultation on call, response letter check, technical review report, and more! - 13
How long does it take to edit a journal manuscript?
Our professional manuscript editors have worked with thousands of academic and scientific research scholars and understand the pressure of having to deliver high-quality content within tight deadlines. Our delivery plans start at just 8 hours. Based on your requirement, budget, and word count, you can choose to receive your edited document at a time that suits you best. - 14
What if I don’t like the final draft of Journal manuscript editing?
In the rare case our work fails to delight you, we’ll work on it till you’re 100% happy. And if you are still not satisfied, you get a full refund, no questions asked. - 15
How many revisions will do on my manuscript?
We offer revision and re-editing support based on the type of service you choose. If you select our Advanced Editing service, you will receive discounted re-editing support. If you choose Premium Editing or Scientific Editing service, you can avail free and unlimited re-editing support for 365 days. To know more about the scope of re-editing and the eligibility criteria, please check our Premium Editing and Scientific Editing services. - 16
Can you edit my manuscript during weekends and holidays?
Editage is available for editing on weekends and holidays too, in case you need your manuscript edited urgently. If you have any questions regarding the delivery of your edited paper, please feel free to write to us at request@editage.com or call us at +1 (833) 979-0061.
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