Manuscript Proofreading and Editing Services

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Manuscript Proofreading and Editing Services
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99,000+
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Our Clients Include:Cornell UniversityAccentureHarvard UniversityBASFDuke UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonUniversité du Québec à MontréalUniversity of Nantes
Scientific Proofreading and Editing ServicesScientific Proofreading and Editing Services
Our scientific manuscript editing improves clarity, precision, and flow, helping your findings reach the academic community with professionalism and scholarly accuracy.
Medical Proofreading and Editing ServicesMedical Proofreading and Editing Services
We polish medical manuscripts to improve accuracy and presentation while ensuring full compliance with the formatting and editorial standards of top medical journals.
Economics Proofreading and Editing ServicesEconomics Proofreading and Editing Services
Let our economics editors elevate your manuscript by clarifying data-driven insights and reinforcing conceptual rigor for confident submission to peer-reviewed outlets.
Business Studies Proofreading and Editing ServicesBusiness Studies Proofreading and Editing Services
Ensure your business manuscript aligns with current industry discourse and scholarly trends through expert editing that refines arguments and enhances presentation.
Psychology Proofreading and Editing ServicesPsychology Proofreading and Editing Services
Let our editors refine your psychology manuscript by clarifying experimental design, deepening theoretical focus, and enhancing structural flow for greater academic impact.
Educational Studies Proofreading and Editing ServicesEducational Studies Proofreading and Editing Services
Our editing services optimize your educational manuscript’s structure, refine conceptual clarity, and ensure adherence to educational research expectations.
Nursing Studies Proofreading and Editing ServicesNursing Studies Proofreading and Editing Services
Our tailored editing for nursing manuscripts refines clinical terminology, aligns documentation with practice guidelines, and prepares content for healthcare-focused publication.
Public Health Proofreading and Editing ServicesPublic Health Proofreading and Editing Services
Our editors refine public health manuscripts by improving clarity of message, harmonizing terminology, and aligning your work with key journal publication standards.
APA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesAPA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Bring your APA Style manuscript into full format alignment with editing that fine-tunes headings and spacing, adjusts citations and references, and maintains consistency across all sections.
MLA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesMLA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Our experienced editors will carefully and accurately polish your MLA Style manuscript by applying precise citations and facilitating conformity to academic writing norms.
Chicago Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesChicago Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Get your Chicago Style manuscript submission-ready with editing that ensures uniform footnotes, correct bibliography styling, and perfect adherence to all requirements.
Harvard Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesHarvard Style Proofreading and Editing Services
We will optimize your Harvard Style manuscript by standardizing references and bolstering your document's framework to meet research expectations.
IEEE Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesIEEE Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Advance your engineering and technology manuscript toward compliance with publishing guidelines through our IEEE Style editing, guaranteeing IEEE-formatted headings, figures, and equations.
AMA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesAMA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
ServiceScape AMA Style editors will ensure your manuscript uses correct superscript numbering, appropriate journal title abbreviations, and accurate placement of reference numbers within punctuation.
Vancouver Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesVancouver Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Prepare your Vancouver Style manuscript so that it follows biomedical standards with editing that enforces citation consistency and improves readability across scientific content.
ACS Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesACS Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Our ACS Style manuscript editing emphasizes precision in chemical nomenclature and field-appropriate structure to align with the publication requirements of leading chemistry journals.
Turabian Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesTurabian Style Proofreading and Editing Services
ServiceScape editors will elevate your Turabian Style manuscript by refining formatting, adjusting bibliographic style, and guaranteeing that your presentation meets publishing criteria.
ASA Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesASA Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Your ASA Style manuscript will be professionally edited so that it features proper sociological citations and language suitable for academic submission.
Oxford Style Proofreading and Editing ServicesOxford Style Proofreading and Editing Services
Our Oxford Style manuscript editing will incorporate accurate references, structured argumentation, and a scholarly tone—all aligned with traditional research standards.
ESL Proofreading and Editing ServicesESL Proofreading and Editing Services
Enhance your English fluency with our ESL manuscript editing services, where we strengthen phrasing, smooth transitions, and ensure your ideas are communicated naturally to readers worldwide.
Copy Editing ServicesCopy Editing Services
With ServiceScape copy editing services, your manuscript will achieve greater clarity, improved flow, and linguistic precision, resulting in a polished and publication-ready final draft.
Substantive Editing ServicesSubstantive Editing Services
Our substantive editing enriches the logic, coherence, and depth of your manuscript’s arguments, helping you present theories and assertions with stronger scholarly impact.
Line Editing ServicesLine Editing Services
Let our manuscript line editors shape your writing by adjusting expression, refining sentence rhythm, and sharpening vocabulary—while preserving your original meaning.

How It Works

Have your manuscript edited in three steps

Find Your Editor

Browse profiles of accomplished editing professionals.

Upload Your Manuscript

Send your files and provide any details regarding the project.

Download the Edited Version

Receive the edited manuscript before your due date.

Professionally prepare your manuscript

Research Manuscript Editing

Professionally prepare your manuscript

Ready your research for publication with editing that sharpens your writing, structures your content, and aligns every detail with journal guidelines. We fine-tune everything from logical flow to supporting visuals, ensuring your work delivers a cohesive and credible presentation. With a focus on clarity and formatting precision, our editors help your manuscript meet the high standards of research publishing—so you can submit with confidence.

Your manuscript's formatting will be flawless

Style Guide Expertise

Your manuscript's formatting will be flawless

Our editors are well-versed in all major academic styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, AMA, and more. We ensure precise alignment with your style guide—whether that requires applying citation rules, formatting section headings, or meeting specific referencing conventions. With expertise in style nuances and journal expectations, we help your manuscript meet all professional publishing standards.

Confidently submit to peer-reviewed journals

Journal Readiness

Confidently submit to peer-reviewed journals

ServiceScape editors will prepare your manuscript for submission by ensuring every element meets the technical and editorial standards of your target journal. We review and adjust tone, terminology, and section structure so your research aligns with all expectations and requirements. From headings to figure placement, every detail is addressed—giving you confidence that your manuscript is truly publication-ready.

Connect with your editor anytime

Collaborative Editing Support

Connect with your editor anytime

Open editor communication is essential to refining your manuscript. With ServiceScape, you can reach your editor directly through messages or teleconferences to discuss structure, revisions, or journal feedback. Whether you're polishing a literature review or addressing peer suggestions, staying connected keeps you and your editor on the same page and helps ensure your research meets the rigor, precision, and format expected by academic reviewers.

Specialized editing for every research field

Discipline-Specific Editing

Specialized editing for every research field

At ServiceScape, editing is tailored to the demands of your discipline. Our professional editors have backgrounds in fields such as medicine, engineering, humanities, and the social sciences—so they understand the terminology, structure, and stylistic expectations unique to each research subject. Whether you're presenting clinical data, technical models, or theoretical analysis, your manuscript receives field-aware editing from start to finish.

Streamline your peer review process

Reduce Feedback Rounds

Streamline your peer review process

Our professional editing services identify and resolve issues before they become obstacles to publication. We focus on polishing your manuscript at every level—content, structure, and presentation—so it’s ready for critical evaluation. By anticipating reviewer concerns—such as issues with tone, formatting, and logical flow—we help you stay ahead of the curve and avoid potential pitfalls, ensuring a straightforward peer review process.

Our Editing Service Marketplace

Choose your own manuscript editor

At ServiceScape, you select your editor from a network of experienced specialists, ensuring the right fit for your manuscript.

Many of our editors:

  • Hold Ph.D. or Master's degrees
  • Offer decades of research editing experience
  • Have hundreds of client ratings and reviews
  • Are experts across various research and scientific fields
Find Your Manuscript Editor
WordMechanic
WordMechanic

2,980 Client Reviews
86,797 Pages Edited

Senior Editor for Reader's Digest

Editing-Queen
Editing-Queen

1,023 Client Reviews
48,010 Pages Edited

CIO at Alternative Balance

Ms._Litteraria
Ms._Litteraria

260 Client Reviews
5,690 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from Lehigh University

EMThompson
EMThompson

448 Client Reviews
23,787 Pages Edited

M.A. in Asian Studies from UC Berkeley

ProseTechnician
ProseTechnician

2,339 Client Reviews
90,244 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in English from the University of Nebraska

EditingWithExperience
EditingWithExperience

309 Client Reviews
15,734 Pages Edited

Editor at Elsevier Inc.

EditrixJD
EditrixJD

2,462 Client Reviews
106,470 Pages Edited

Writer at PBS

maxedwards
maxedwards

996 Client Reviews
67,455 Pages Edited

Copy Editor at McGraw-Hill Publishing

EmilyEdits
EmilyEdits

116 Client Reviews
9,457 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University

TextShepherd
TextShepherd

341 Client Reviews
17,953 Pages Edited

Ed.D. in Psychology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

WriteOn
WriteOn

331 Client Reviews
10,438 Pages Edited

B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina

ProfessorH
ProfessorH

508 Client Reviews
23,392 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Communications from Pennsylvania State University

WickedWordsmith
WickedWordsmith

1,241 Client Reviews
65,918 Pages Edited

Editor at the Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship

GlassPhoenix
GlassPhoenix

740 Client Reviews
23,798 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from Duke University

LexEditor
LexEditor

2,317 Client Reviews
55,556 Pages Edited

J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law

XpertEditor
XpertEditor

7,678 Client Reviews
283,413 Pages Edited

M.A. in TESOL Education from the University of North Carolina

mgmediting
mgmediting

277 Client Reviews
7,913 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from the University of Louisiana

EditingExcellence
EditingExcellence

190 Client Reviews
4,873 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Music History from the University of Chicago

IowaWriter
IowaWriter

472 Client Reviews
32,663 Pages Edited

Editor at Meredith Corporation

PatchEditing
PatchEditing

166 Client Reviews
6,616 Pages Edited

Editor at Georgetown University Press

Our Testimonials and Experience

What we bring to the table

ServiceScape is built on 25 years worth of experience, working on over 346,000 projects with over 99,000 clients. Our manuscript editing and proofreading services are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,239 reviews collected over the last 5 years. Join the thousands of people who have chosen ServiceScape to find the best and brightest talent.

Overall Average Rating
4.912/5
128,815 Rated Projects
Alessia Moretti
Alessia MorettiGraduate Student

"My freelancer's attention to detail and commitment to quality exceeded my expectations. Every aspect of the project was handled with utmost professionalism."

Jasper van der Meer
Jasper van der MeerFaculty Member

"I was amazed by the promptness and efficiency of the person I hired. The project was completed well ahead of the deadline, without compromising on quality."

Emily Johnson
Emily JohnsonPublished Author

"The level of creativity and innovation in his approach was outstanding. He truly transformed my ideas into something extraordinary!"

Olivia Brown
Olivia BrownTeacher

"Exceptional service! The professional was incredibly responsive and attentive to all my requirements, making the entire process seamless and enjoyable."

Sarah Miller
Sarah MillerSenior Executive Publisher

"I highly recommend her services. The professionalism and expertise displayed by the freelancer were top-notch, and the results were simply superb."

Jean Kabila
Jean KabilaAttorney

"The quality of work delivered was impeccable. Every detail was carefully considered and executed to perfection. Absolutely thrilled with the service!"

Anke Verbeek
Anke VerbeekEntrepreneur

"Her ability to understand and adapt to my specific needs was remarkable. The final product was exactly what I was hoping for, and more."

Eduardo Ramirez
Eduardo RamirezData Analyst

"Prompt, professional, and passionate about her work. She went above and beyond to ensure the project's success."

Lukas Schmidt
Lukas SchmidtCulinary Director

"The service was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was clear and frequent, keeping me in the loop at every stage."

Jingwei Zhang
Jingwei ZhangProfessor

"Truly impressed by the quick turnaround time. This professional managed to deliver a high-quality result in a remarkably short period."

Aditi Verma
Aditi VermaMechanical Engineer

"His commitment is evident in his work. He made sure I was completely happy with the final outcome."

Felix Weber
Felix WeberProject Director

"A blend of professionalism, skill, and creativity. This individual brought a fresh perspective to the project that was both inspiring and effective."

Ryan Fletcher
Ryan FletcherTherapist

"The freelancer's expertise in his field is unmatched. He provided invaluable insights and suggestions that greatly enhanced the project."

Elif Deniz Yılmaz
Elif Deniz YılmazAssociate Professor

"I appreciated his attention to detail and dedication to delivering a product that not only met, but exceeded my expectations."

Irfan Hisham Kamarul
Irfan Hisham KamarulAssociate Professor

"Her approach to the project was both thorough and innovative. She managed to capture the essence of my vision perfectly. Thank you so much!"

Bram Visser
Bram VisserResearcher

"Remarkable service! The quality of work was consistently high, and her ability to meet tight deadlines was impressive."

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The ServiceScape Advantage

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Choose ServiceScape for your editing service needs and receive polished, error-free writing that reflects your best work—delivered with precision and professionalism.

Your Questions, Answered

FAQ

What is included in manuscript editing and proofreading services?

Our manuscript editing services are crafted to refine your writing at every level, helping you communicate your research with clarity and authority. Key features include:

  • Language and Readability Improvements: Enhancing sentence flow, structure, and grammar to ensure your manuscript reads smoothly and professionally.
  • Punctuation and Spelling Corrections: Fixing typographical errors to maintain a polished and credible presentation.
  • Structural and Paragraph Organization: Improving transitions, paragraph coherence, and section flow to strengthen overall cohesion and clarity.
  • Argumentation and Focus: Clarifying your key points, reinforcing logical progression, and highlighting the significance of your findings.
  • Tone and Voice Alignment: Adjusting tone to reflect the conventions of academic discourse while maintaining your authorial voice.
  • Terminology and Precision: Refining word choice for technical accuracy and discipline-specific language.
  • Field-Specific Expertise: Editors bring subject-matter expertise to ensure your manuscript meets the conventions and expectations of your academic discipline.
  • Formatting Consistency: Applying consistent formatting in line with academic or journal requirements.
  • Constructive Editorial Feedback: Offering suggestions to enhance clarity, argument strength, and reader engagement.

Our goal is to support your journey by ensuring your manuscript is polished, persuasive, and ready for publication.

How do you ensure that my manuscript meets formatting and style requirements for academic and peer-reviewed publishing?

We follow a thorough approach to help your manuscript meet the formatting and stylistic expectations of scholarly journals and academic institutions. This includes:

  • Style Guide Compliance: Formatting your manuscript to align with APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or specific journal guidelines—including citations, layout, and headings.
  • Manuscript Presentation Formatting: Adjusting margins, line spacing, font styles, and numbering systems to meet submission standards.
  • Reference and Citation Accuracy: Verifying the structure and consistency of in-text citations, reference lists, and bibliographic elements.
  • Abstract and Section Formatting: Ensuring the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusion follow the format required by target journals.
  • Data and Visual Element Preparation: Formatting tables, figures, and charts according to publisher specifications, including correct labeling and placement.
  • Consistent Style and Language Use: Harmonizing terminology, spelling (e.g., British vs. American English), and units of measurement throughout the manuscript.
  • Ethical Language Practices: Ensuring the use of inclusive, unbiased language in line with academic standards.

With precision and care, we help your manuscript meet the technical and editorial standards required for successful journal submission.

How do I hire an editor?

You can hire an editor by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to hire, and clicking on the "Hire Me" button. After your payment method has been processed, your editor will get to work and will deliver the edited version before your due date.

Where can I find price and due date information?

A list of prices and due dates can be found within each editor's profile. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button.

How fast can you edit my writing?

Our fastest delivery option is one hour using our Express Delivery service.

Can I have a free sample?

Sure! Many ServiceScape editors provide free samples. You can submit a free sample request by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to request a free sample from, and clicking on the "Free Sample" button. If the editor accepts your free sample request, you will receive the sample edited version within a couple of days.

How do I send a message to an editor?

You can send a message to an editor by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to contact, and clicking on the "Send Message" button. We will email you a notification as soon as your editor replies to your message.

How do I schedule a teleconference with an editor?

You can schedule a teleconference call by just browsing our marketplace of editors, clicking on the "View Profile" button of an editor you want to contact, and clicking on the "Teleconference" button. We will contact you right away about availability and set up the teleconference for all parties involved.

Where can I find ratings and reviews for editors?

You can find ratings and reviews from past clients within most editor profiles. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button to see them. You can also read thousands of ServiceScape ratings and reviews on eKomi.

In addition, ServiceScape has been featured in several publications and websites, including The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, UpWork, HuffPost, and The Ladders.

Can I see examples of work the editors have done in the past?

Many editors have portfolios which feature their editing. Just find your editor and click on the "View Profile" button to view these edited versions.

Do you provide editing certifications?

Yes, we provide editing certifications. Simply request the document when you hire an editor. When your project is delivered, you can download the editing certification by clicking on your project and clicking on the "Certification" button. These signed declarations certify that a document has been professionally edited by a ServiceScape editor.

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