Copyeditors Take Your Voice and Raise It Above the Noise

In the content economy, readability and optimization are not nice-to-haves—they are necessities. Our copyeditors function as your editorial assistant, optimizing your content and helping you stand out.

Why Editing Services Matter

Copyediting is so much more than catching typos. Our expert copyeditors are trained to pick up on the subtlest shifts in tone and voice. They know when content feels off and how to fix it.

What You Get with the Proofed’s Editing Services:

  • Restructuring the text so that it flows smoothly
  • Revising passages for clarity and concision
  • Making vocabulary changes
  • Adapting tone for your audience
  • Providing feedback and advice on style and content
  • Ensuring that your document follows your brand and style guide

Enhance Your Clarity

Even the best ideas can get lost in translation without the right words to convey them. Clear communication depends on what you say and how you say it. At Proofed, our editors refine your writing to ensure that it not only reaches but also resonates with your audience. We enhance clarity, style, and flow—elevating your message while maintaining your unique voice.

Boost Credibility

Poorly edited content can detract from your credibility and effectiveness, resulting in miscommunications and a weakened impact. Our skilled editors are trained to polish and perfect your text, allowing your ideas to resonate and engage. By trusting us with your copy needs, you regain not just confidence in your content but also the time to focus on your core objectives.

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What Sets Us Apart

Copyediting Expertise,
Outfitted for Your Needs

Full-Time Editorial Support (That Can Scale)

Embedded Quality Control, Throughout Your Content Lifecycle

Copyediting Expertise,
Outfitted for Your Needs

Tired of working with copyeditors who don’t understand your business? Proofed editors are specialized, hand-picked to fit your unique needs, trained on your style guides and tone of voice (TOV), and specialized in your industry.

Full-Time Editorial Support (That Can Scale)

Managing copyeditors can feel like a full-time job (on top of your full-time job). Your Proofed team is trained and managed by a dedicated Service Delivery Manager (SDM), who provides ongoing feedback and support, giving you your time and bandwidth back.

Embedded Quality Control, Throughout Your Content Lifecycle

Copyeditors should give you peace of mind, not add more work to your to-do list. We work off a continuous improvement model, implementing your feedback and updating your style guides so you can trust your content is in expert hands.

  • “The Proofed team has a true interest in helping us achieve our goals and works to find a solution every time.”

    Andrea Cofield

    Project Manager, The Linux Foundation

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Copyediting FAQs

  • Copyediting is the process of revising written material to improve readability and ensure it is free of grammatical and factual errors. Copyeditors also check for inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, and style according to a specific style guide. This level of editing helps streamline the text to make sure it effectively communicates its message to the target audience.

  • Copyediting involves reviewing text for accuracy, clarity, and consistency in style and tone before it’s published. It includes correcting grammar, syntax, and punctuation, as well as checking facts. Proofreading, on the other hand, is the final step before publication—focusing primarily on catching typos, misspellings, and formatting errors without altering content significantly.

  • Editing is crucial because it ensures that communication is clear, professional, and free of errors, which could otherwise undermine the credibility of the text. It helps refine the content’s structure and language, making the information more accessible and engaging for readers. Whether for academic, professional, or creative writing, editing can significantly impact the effectiveness and reception of your material.

  • Line editing is a more intensive process than copy editing. It focuses on the writer’s style and tone and the overall flow of the text. It aims to enhance the language and structure of the content, making sure it’s engaging and clear. Copyediting, while thorough, typically concentrates more on correctness and consistency of the text rather than style.

  • The cost of professional editing services can vary widely based on the complexity of the text, the level of editing required (e.g., substantive editing), the turnaround time, and the editor’s expertise. Prices might range from a few cents per word for basic copyediting to higher rates for more comprehensive and developmental editing services. It’s best to request quotes from several services to find the best match for your needs and budget.

  • Both! Copy editing and copyediting are both correct spellings, but the preferred spelling depends on region and personal preference.

Copyediting For Businesses and Individuals Alike

  • Student

    For undergraduates, graduates, PhDs, and lifelong learners Student

    Student Proofreading Services

    Student

    Calling crammers, test-takers, and paper-writers. Whether you’re writing an admissions essay to get into your dream school or drafting a PhD proposal, you’ve got a lot going on. Let us take proofreading off your to-do list.

  • Author

    For storytellers, novelists, essayists, playwrights, and poets Author

    Proofreading for Authors

    Author

    Your words deserve to be front and center. Whether you’re crafting your debut novel or fine-tuning a collection of poetry, we’ll help bring your voice to life with flawless prose and polished writing.

  • Professional

    For entrepreneurs, executives, and job-seekers Professional

    Editing for Professionals

    Professional

    In the professional landscape, every word counts. We’ll refine your cover letters, emails, personal statements, and resumes, so you can focus on impressing peers, closing deals, and climbing ladders.

  • Researcher

    For scientists, analysts, and data enthusiasts Researcher

    Research Proofreading Services

    Researcher

    From lab reports to groundbreaking discoveries, you need precision in every detail. We’ll ensure your research write-up communicates your findings with clarity, precision, and professionalism.

  • Academic

    For academics, historians, and thought leaders Academic

    Academic Editing Services

    Academic

    Your work is a testament to your dedication. This means every word should shine. Whether you’re writing a research-leading thesis or polishing a peer-reviewed article, we’ll make sure your ideas are as clear and compelling as possible.

  • ESL

    For non-native English speakers ESL

    ESL/EAL Proofreading Services

    ESL

    Your ideas deserve to be understood, no matter your native language. We specialize in helping ESL students refine their writing so it’s clear, professional, and impactful. From essays to applications, we’ll ensure your work is error-free and reflects your best self.

  • Dyslexia

    For people with dyslexia Dyslexia

    Proofreading Services for People With Dyslexia

    Dyslexia

    Your ideas matter, and we’re here to ensure your writing reflects and communicates them perfectly. From emails to essays, we’re your trusted partner for turning your thoughts into polished text.

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