Services

Copyediting and proofreading, done thoroughly

We focus on two disciplines and do them well, with specialized depth for business, technical, medical, and scientific content. No line editing, no developmental editing—that’s a deliberate line we don’t cross.

01 — Copyediting

Mechanics, correctness, and consistency.

Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of style: grammar, spelling, usage, and the consistency that makes a manuscript or document feel like one coherent piece of work.

Grammar, spelling, and usage
Style application (Chicago Manual of Style, AP, MLA, APA)
Punctuation, numeralization, capitalization, abbreviations
Style sheet development, or working from one you provide
Consistency and continuity — names, timelines, facts, anachronisms
Tables, figures, and lists
Front matter, back matter, and cover copy
Web links

Copyediting+ is our premium copyediting service for manuscripts that need more than a mechanical cleanup. In addition to correcting grammar, style, and consistency, we improve clarity, readability, and flow by smoothing awkward wording, reducing repetition, strengthening transitions, and resolving inconsistencies—all while preserving your voice and intent. It’s ideal for authors who want a polished manuscript without the scope or cost of developmental editing.

02 — Proofreading

The final check before it goes live.

Proofreading happens after layout, on material in its final format — catching what survives everything before it. It always follows copyediting; it’s never a substitute for it.

Minor mechanical errors — spelling, grammar, punctuation, hyphenation
Repeated words, phrases, or paragraphs
Corrupted characters from software conversion
Consistent fonts, running heads, headings, hyperlinks, metadata
Design consistency — leading, kerning, line breaks, margins
Placement and captions for photos and graphics
Matching contents to page numbers
Text and image juxtaposition on the page

We proofread manuscripts and galleys, website copy, digital content, blogs, project documentation, proposals, presentations, business documents, PR materials, press releases, and more.

03 — Business Editing

Clear communication, high stakes.

When you’re too close to your own writing, you tend to see what you meant rather than what’s actually on the page. We catch the gap — inconsistent punctuation, mismatched audience level, wordiness, or a message that isn’t landing the way it should.

Annual reports and public documents
Business plans and internal documents
Website copy
Marketing and advertising materials
Presentations
Sales proposals and RFP responses
Corporate communications
Grant and fundraising materials
Newsletters, e-zines, and blogs
Policies and procedures manuals
Press releases and media kits
Executive bios and company histories

04 — Technical Editing

An editor who speaks the language.

Technical material needs an editor who actually understands it — not just the mechanics of style, but whether the content itself is clear, accurate, and pitched at the right level for its audience.

User manuals and installation guides
Knowledge base and FAQ content
API and code documentation
Internal development plans
Marketing and product specifications
Processes and procedures
Functional specifications
Systems reference and tutorials
White papers and topical guides

Our technical specialist: Tia Ross has edited and written technical documentation since 1998 across software, SaaS, e-commerce, telecommunications, cybersecurity, networking, digital forensics, legal, banking, and construction. Her background includes an AAS in Computer Information Technology, a BS in Information Science & Technology, and certifications in computer forensics, project management, and software development.

05 — Medical & Scientific Editing

Peer-review-ready, every time.

Once a medical or scientific manuscript is accepted for publication, it still needs a professional copyedit — checking consistency, style, references, tables, figures, and adherence to AMA style alongside each journal’s own house guidelines.

Our editors have written or reviewed content for the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) , Pearson Education, the American Physiological Society, Educational Testing Services, the American Heart Association, and the Austin American-Statesman .

Our medical & scientific specialists: All three of our senior editors bring direct medical and scientific fluency to this work. Brandy Patton has spent two decades editing medical and scientific journal articles, working fluently in AMA style. Sherian Brown, a perfusionist with a Master of Science, edits with the clinical grounding of someone who has worked inside the field she’s editing. Dr. Tamira Butler-Likely holds a PhD in biology and biomedical sciences and brings that scientific depth to both medical manuscripts and academic and scientific papers, working across APA, MLA, AMA, and AP style guides.

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