Editing Press | Commissioning and Fees

Thorough Editing and General Proofreading may be commissioned here for manuscripts of up to 100,000 words. Fees are calculated from the published per-word rates. The contract and non-disclosure agreement are completed as the details are entered, and are signed before payment. The manuscript may be uploaded as soon as the order is placed.

Manuscripts of more than 100,000 words, other services and invoices to institutions are arranged by email with the Editorial Office at manuscripts@editing.press.

1The manuscript

Editorial stream

Thorough EditingContent-based feedback and a full reading for languageGeneral ProofreadingLanguage, grammar, punctuation and formatting

The difference between the two is set out on the Thorough Editing and General Proofreading pages.

Word count

The whole manuscript, including notes and references.

Currency

Payable by card in any currency listed. Bank transfer is available in the currencies of the first group (Interac e-Transfer for Canadian dollars).

2Turnaround

StandardEnter the word countPriority +50%Enter the word countExpress +100%Enter the word count

Days are calendar days from receipt of the manuscript. A faster turnaround marked “on request” is confirmed by the Editorial Office by email before the contract is signed.

3The author

Full name

As it should appear on the contract.

The contract, the receipt and all further correspondence are sent to this address.

Invoice to (optional)

Discount code (optional)

Codes are issued by the Editorial Office. Authors returning with a later manuscript, and authors eligible for the Global South subsidy whose university address is not recognised, may write to manuscripts@editing.press.

4Fee and payment

The fee is shown once the stream and the word count are entered.

5Contract and non-disclosure agreement

The contract appears here once the fee is shown.

Signature

Typing the name signs the contract. The date is added on submission.

Date

October 10, 2026

I have read and accept the contract and the non-disclosure agreement above.

Manuscripts and documents are held on Editing Press’s own server and are covered by the non-disclosure agreement. Enquiries may be sent to manuscripts@editing.press.