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XpertEditor

1. XpertEditor

[Elite]
7,429 Client Reviews
275,490 Pages Edited

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

Starting at $9.95 USD per page

WriteWatchman

2. WriteWatchman

[Elite]
4,689 Client Reviews
139,951 Pages Edited

Professor at Cincinnati State University

Starting at $9.50 USD per page

EditrixJD

3. EditrixJD

[Elite]
2,404 Client Reviews
104,073 Pages Edited

Writer at PBS

Starting at $9.45 USD per page

ProseTechnician

4. ProseTechnician

[Elite]
2,259 Client Reviews
85,894 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in English from the University of Nebraska

Starting at $5.95 USD per page

Ponder1

5. Ponder1

[Elite]
1,925 Client Reviews
66,687 Pages Edited

M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University

Starting at $12.00 USD per page

WickedWordsmith

6. WickedWordsmith

[Elite]
1,171 Client Reviews
60,472 Pages Edited

Editor at the Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship

Starting at $7.50 USD per page

LexEditor

7. LexEditor

[Elite]
2,265 Client Reviews
54,118 Pages Edited

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

Starting at $11.00 USD per page

DoctorWord

8. DoctorWord

[Elite]
2,358 Client Reviews
51,578 Pages Edited

Copy Editor at Intergroup Japan

Starting at $9.88 USD per page

Acey

9. Acey

[Elite]
1,330 Client Reviews
46,576 Pages Edited

Copy Editor at McGraw-Hill Publishing

Starting at $7.95 USD per page

ErrorProof

10. ErrorProof

[Elite]
821 Client Reviews
29,318 Pages Edited

Director at Aetna

Starting at $7.00 USD per page

jmelton

11. jmelton

[Elite]
474 Client Reviews
23,437 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Illinois

Starting at $8.50 USD per page

ProfessorH

12. ProfessorH

[Elite]
503 Client Reviews
21,713 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Communications from Pennsylvania State University

Starting at $5.95 USD per page

TextShepherd

13. TextShepherd

[Elite]
335 Client Reviews
17,587 Pages Edited

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

Starting at $9.00 USD per page

S.Edwards

14. S.Edwards

[Elite]
604 Client Reviews
16,652 Pages Edited

J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Starting at $15.50 USD per page

EditingWithExperience

15. EditingWithExperience

[Elite]
282 Client Reviews
14,364 Pages Edited

Editor at Elsevier Inc.

Starting at $5.95 USD per page

YourProfessor

16. YourProfessor


4,522 Client Reviews
242,605 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia

Starting at $8.95 USD per page

AcadConsult

17. AcadConsult


1,327 Client Reviews
81,412 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island

Starting at $9.99 USD per page

EMThompson

18. EMThompson


435 Client Reviews
22,677 Pages Edited

M.A. in Asian Studies from UC Berkeley

Starting at $5.95 USD per page

bszpak

19. bszpak


186 Client Reviews
13,539 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in History from the University of Cambridge

Starting at $4.95 USD per page

WriteOn

20. WriteOn


324 Client Reviews
9,974 Pages Edited

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

Starting at $22.00 USD per page

Campbell

21. Campbell


550 Client Reviews
9,933 Pages Edited

Advertising Agency Principal at NC Partners

Starting at $3.95 USD per page

mgmediting

22. mgmediting


273 Client Reviews
7,610 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from the University of Louisiana

Starting at $9.95 USD per page

PatchEditing

23. PatchEditing


155 Client Reviews
5,905 Pages Edited

Editor at Georgetown University Press

Starting at $13.95 USD per page

ChipperEditor

24. ChipperEditor


185 Client Reviews
5,865 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from McMaster University

Starting at $8.00 USD per page

Ms._Litteraria

25. Ms._Litteraria


258 Client Reviews
5,677 Pages Edited

M.A. in English from Lehigh University

Starting at $7.00 USD per page

EditingExcellence

26. EditingExcellence


186 Client Reviews
4,686 Pages Edited

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

Starting at $4.95 USD per page

Scriba

27. Scriba


200 Client Reviews
4,237 Pages Edited

M.A. in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina

Starting at $4.95 USD per page

BioEditorPhD

28. BioEditorPhD


119 Client Reviews
3,994 Pages Edited

Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of California

Starting at $6.95 USD per page

Keith2314

29. Keith2314


103 Client Reviews
2,991 Pages Edited

M.A. in Linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University

Starting at $4.95 USD per page

ArtemisInk

30. ArtemisInk


34 Client Reviews
1,880 Pages Edited

M.A. in Childhood Education from Hunter College

Starting at $15.25 USD per page

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What We Bring to the Table

ServiceScape is built on 24 years worth of experience, working on over 340,000 projects with over 98,000 clients. Join the thousands of people who have chosen ServiceScape to find the best and brightest talent.

4.910 out of 5 Stars

125,690 Rated Projects

ServiceScape makes it easy for you to find the right paper editor

When writing a paper, there is no room for careless mistakes, awkward terminology, or flawed citation style. You have poured too much time, energy, and expertise into your paper to let errors in your writing overshadow your work. Let our experienced paper editors enhance your writing so you can submit your final version with absolute confidence.

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ServiceScape helps to take the guesswork out of judging ability and experience, allowing you to find the right editor for your paper in no time. When you feel ready to move forward with a ServiceScape editor, you can rest assured that your chosen professional will truly understand your paper’s subject matter and be the right fit for your project.

We also understand that you need more than an experienced editor. You need a teammate – someone who can work with you effectively and be reliable throughout the process. ServiceScape is here to help you source the right talent and develop a rewarding working relationship with an editor who will collaborate with you to make your paper shine.

Our editors are rated and reviewed by clients just like you, making it easy to understand the level of service you can expect. Many of our paper editors have been reviewed hundreds or even thousands of times, and some editor profiles also offer samples of edited documents, providing you with even more insight into their capabilities. With access to your editor’s past performance and accomplishments, you can feel confident that you fully understand the skill set of the person you choose to hire.

Our paper editing services are second to none

Editing a paper

We'll start with the basics, including inspecting your work for fundamental writing errors, as you would expect from any skilled editor. But our editing services go much further than that. When we are finished with your paper, your work will be well-structured with a formal academic writing style. We will improve your language quality and your paper will have a consistent tone from the first page all the way to the last.

Specifically, our editors will:

  • Correct errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, tense, and sentence structure
  • Ensure that your format and citations adhere to any required style guide, including APA, MLA, AMA, and CMS
  • Improve readability, clarity, and flow
  • Ensure tonal consistency
  • Enhance your word choice and vocabulary
  • Check for consistency in regional English spelling conventions, including American, British, Canadian, and Australian
  • Remove redundant and unnecessary content to focus your writing
  • Review your reasoning, challenge your assertions when necessary, and ensure that your ideas are fully developed

Browse our list of experienced paper editing specialists today to find the one who's right for you.

Do you have a question or need your paper edited fast?

Teleconference with a paper editor

What sets ServiceScape apart is the open-ended communication we offer from the get-go to the finish line. You can simply go to any editor's profile to send a message. If you need to speak to your editor and convey your ideas directly, we can help you set that up too. Simply submit a teleconference request to your editor and we'll conduct a conference call with everyone involved. With our ability to host continual communication, we're confident that our editing services will meet your expectations and will take your paper to the next level.

If time is an issue, we can deliver your edited paper as soon as possible – usually within an hour. All you have to do is submit an Express Delivery project, and your chosen editor will get to work right away, editing your paper fast without any compromises on quality.

We have experts on every paper subject

With ServiceScape, it's easy to find an accomplished paper editor who truly understands your academic field and point of view. We have experts in more than 20 categories of paper subjects. From psychology to engineering and everything in between, there is a ServiceScape editor who understands your paper’s subject matter and can give you a fresh perspective on how to enhance your language and tone to match it.

We are also style guide experts

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Our overall mission is to help you deliver a paper that's perfect from top to bottom. But our editing services go far beyond making your writing clear and concise. We also realize that many of our clients’ institutions or target publications require adherence to a certain manual of style, which can be challenging and time-consuming if you are unfamiliar with the rules.

To help with this, we have a multitude of style reformatting experts within our directory who understand every detail and nuance of these style guides, including APA, MLA, AMA, and CMS. When you search within these categories, you will be sure to find the right editor who can perfect your paper's editorial style so that it meets every standard.

We guarantee that the following will be checked and corrected:

  • Elements
    • Title page
    • Titles
    • Table of contents
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
    • Introduction
    • Body
    • Conclusion
    • Reference list
    • Works cited
    • Parenthetical citations
    • Footnotes
    • Endnotes
    • Appendices
    • Supplemental materials
  • Format
    • Headers
    • Running head
    • Page numbers
    • Page order
    • Page length
    • Typeface
    • Font type
    • Font size
    • Special characters
    • Alignment
    • Margins
    • Line spacing
    • Paragraph indentation
    • Paragraph spacing
    • Spacing after punctuation
    • General paper formatting
    • Running head and page numbers
    • Citation
    • Accessibility
  • Organization
    • Headings
    • Subheadings
    • Sections
  • Grammar and mechanics
    • Verbs
    • Verb tense
    • Pronouns
    • Punctuation
    • Spelling
    • Hyphens
    • Uniformity of spelling and references
    • Capitalization
    • Italics
    • Abbreviations
    • Acronyms
    • Numbers
    • Statistics
    • Mathematics
    • Lists
    • Quotations
    • Paraphrases
    • Tense
    • Adjective choice and limitation
    • Concise writing
    • Showing vs. telling
    • Believability
    • Worldbuilding
    • Dialogue
    • Sentence construction
    • Word choice
    • Pacing
    • Voice and mood
    • Subject-verb agreement
    • First, second, third person
    • Anthropomorphism
    • Logical comparisons
    • Singular "they"
  • Reporting standards
    • Abstract standards
    • Introduction standards
    • Conclusion standards
    • Standards for quantitative research
    • Standards for qualitative research
    • Standards for mixed methods research
  • Tables
    • Components
    • Numbers
    • Alignment
    • Labels
    • Titles and captions
    • Headings
    • Source and bibliographic information
    • Body
    • Notes
    • Abbreviations
    • Confidence intervals
    • Borders and shading
    • Long or wide tables
    • Relation between tables
    • Use of color
  • Figures
    • Components
    • Numbers
    • Labels
    • Titles and captions
    • Images
    • Legends
    • Relation between figures
    • Photographs
    • Electrophysiological data
    • Radiological data
    • Genetic data
    • Other biological data
    • Illustrations
    • Citations
    • Notes
    • Use of color
  • In-text citations
    • Citation level
    • Parenthetical
    • Narrative
    • Block quotations
    • Annotations
    • Paraphrases
    • Source medium
    • Multiple works
    • Specific parts of a source
    • Unknown or anonymous author
    • Multiple authors
    • Primary sources
    • Secondary sources
    • Works with the same author and date
    • Authors with the same surname
    • Multivolume works
    • Indirect sources
    • Non-print sources from internet
    • Miscellaneous non-print sources
    • Transcripts, plays, screenplays, music scores
    • Websites, periodicals, common software, and apps
    • Multiple citations
    • When no citation is needed
  • Reference list
    • Author
    • Date
    • Title of source
    • Title of container
    • Other contributors
    • Version
    • Number
    • Publisher
    • Publication date
    • Publisher location
    • Source location
    • Format and order
  • Bias and label-free language
    • Age
    • Ability
    • Gender
    • Pronouns
    • Historical context
    • Intersectionality
    • Precision in research terms
    • Racial and ethnic identity
    • Sexual orientation
    • Socioeconomic status
  • Other
    • Clarity
    • Coherence
    • Conciseness
    • Continuity
    • Literary devices
    • Logical flow
    • Sentence structure
    • Redundancy
    • Repetition
    • Qualifying language
    • Modifiers
    • Active and passive voice
    • Wordy sentences
    • Filler words
    • Consistent tense and tone
    • Adverbs
    • Clichés
    • Parallelism
    • Jargon
    • Hedging
    • Use of slang
    • Tautologies
    • Target audience
    • Topic sentences
    • Transitions
    • Attributions
    • Readability
    • Plain language
    • Purpose and significance
    • Signal phrases

ServiceScape paper editors use their extensive knowledge and skills to ensure that your format and style is correct, and your writing is the very best it can be.

It's easy to get started

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To have your paper edited today, just start browsing our network of rated and reviewed editors. When you find one you like, you can send a message or hire the editor right away. Our handpicked experts are qualified, passionate, and able to bring a whole new perspective to the table. We will enhance your work, making sure that the tone is consistent and that the paper is free from error.

More importantly, we'll strive to ensure that your personal voice is maintained in your writing. We'll combine our expertise with your personal knowledge and voice to deliver a paper that exactly fits your needs. Our positive ratings and reviews speak for themselves. Take a look around and let us know if you need anything. We look forward to working with you!

Frequently asked questions

How do I hire an editor?

You can hire an editor in just four steps:

  1. Browse our directory to find the editor you want to hire.
  2. Click the "View Profile" button to see additional information.
  3. From the profile page, click on the "Hire Me" button.
  4. Upload your writing and enter your project details.

You will have the option to either select a predefined service or create a custom project. If you select a predefined service, you can pay for your project immediately by using a credit card, U.S. bank transfer, or PayPal®. After your payment method has been approved, the editor will start working on the project as soon as possible and will deliver it by the due date you selected. If you select a custom project, the editor will provide you with a service proposal that will have a unique price for the unique service you require.

Can I have a free sample?

Sure! Many ServiceScape editors provide free samples. You can submit a free sample request by doing the following:

  1. Browse our directory to find an editor you'd like to ask for a free sample.
  2. Click the "View Profile" button to see additional information.
  3. From the profile page, click on the "Free Sample" button.
  4. Upload your writing and enter your project details.

If the editor accepts your free sample request, you will receive the sample edited version within a couple of days.

How do I contact an editor?

To contact an editor about your project, just do the following:

  1. Browse our directory to find the editor you'd like to contact.
  2. Click the "View Profile" button to see additional information.
  3. From the profile page, click on the "Send Message" button.
  4. Write and send your message.

We will email you a notification as soon as your editor replies to your message.

How do I set up a teleconference with an editor?

If you would like to speak with an editor directly, just do the following:

  1. Browse our directory to find an editor you'd like to speak with on a teleconference call.
  2. Click the "View Profile" button to see additional information.
  3. From the profile page, click on the "Teleconference" button.
  4. Enter the date and time you would like to have your discussion.

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 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, Indeed, 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.

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.

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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