Service & pricing

Professional manuscript editing tailored to your research needs.

Basic Proofreading

$0.02

per word

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections
Minor formatting consistency checks
Track changes showing all edits
✨ 15% off your first manuscript
✨ 10% off for returning clients

Inquire about Proofreading

Price examples

3,000 words $60

5,000 words $100

10,000 words $200

Best Value

Comprehensive Academic Editing

$0.05

per word

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections
Sentence structure and clarity improvements
Word count reduction and conciseness
Formatting and style consistency
Journal formatting (align with journal's style requirements)
Enhanced line editing for clarity and flow
Basic fact-checking (dates, names, titles, locations, citation cross-references)
Margin comments indicating areas needing attention
Track changes showing all edits
One revision round (within 7 days of delivery)
✨ 15% off your first manuscript
✨ 10% off for returning clients

Start Comprehensive Edit

Price examples

3,000 words $150

5,000 words $250

10,000 words $500

Add-on services

Rush delivery (3-4 days)

Expedited turnaround for your manuscript.

+$75

Rush delivery (24-48 hours)

Priority expedited service for urgent deadlines.

+$150

Citation style conversion

Convert your citations to any required format.

$75

Price comparison

Words	Basic Proofreading	Comprehensive Academic Editing
3,000	$60	$150
5,000	$100	$250
10,000	$200	$500

Special offers

• New Client Discount: 15% off your first manuscript (available through March 2025).
• Loyalty Discount: 10% off for returning clients (applied to all subsequent manuscripts).
One discount or promotion can be applied per project.

What clients say

"Working with Narraworks transformed my manuscript — clearer, tighter, and journal-ready. The editor's comments were insightful and practical."
— Dr. A. Researcher

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which service I need? ▼: If your manuscript needs structural or clarity edits choose Comprehensive. If it's a near-final draft needing only mechanical corrections, choose Basic. You can request a short sample edit to confirm.
What payment methods do you accept? ▼: We accept major credit cards and bank transfers. Invoice payment terms can be arranged.
What is your typical turnaround time? ▼: Turnaround depends on word count and service level — typically 3–7 business days for a 5k-word manuscript on Comprehensive service. Rush options are available.
Can I get a custom quote? ▼: Yes — contact us with your word count and requirements and we'll provide a tailored quote.
What's included in one revision round? ▼: What's included:

Questions or clarifications about edits

Minor adjustments based on your feedback

Corrections of any errors made

Light polish after you accept/reject changes

Additional work requires a new quote:

Rewritten sections

Added content

Advisor feedback

New manuscripts