Editing
Professional Copy Editing
Your manuscript, read closely by an editor who works on books for a living. Returned with tracked changes so you approve every edit.
- Starting price
- $200
- Delivery
- From 10 days
- Revisions
- 1+ included
Marlowe will assign the right specialist
You don't search or compare freelancers. After payment, our team matches your book with a vetted specialist by genre, availability and track record — and stays responsible for the result.
About this service
Copy editing is the edit most completed manuscripts actually need: grammar, awkward phrasing, tense slips, repetition and continuity errors, fixed sentence by sentence.
Every change is tracked, so you accept or reject each one. You also get a style sheet recording spellings, names and decisions for the rest of the process.
Right for you if…
- Completed drafts that have been self-revised
- Manuscripts heading to formatting and publication
- Authors who want professional polish without losing their voice
What's included
- Tracked-changes manuscript (.docx)
- Clean copy with changes accepted
- Style sheet for your book
- Editorial summary of recurring issues
Typical delivery: 5–14 days depending on length
Packages
Choose your package
Prices include the words shown; longer manuscripts are priced per additional 1,000 words and calculated for you on the order form.
- Most popular
Standard Copy Edit
Grammar, clarity and consistency
$200
Includes 10,000 words, then $15 per 1,000
10 days 1 revision- Tracked changes + clean copy
- Style sheet
- Editorial summary
- 1 revision round
Line + Copy Edit
Adds rhythm, word choice and tone
$300
Includes 10,000 words, then $22 per 1,000
14 days 2 revisions- Everything in Standard
- Line-level prose edit
- 2 revision rounds
The process
How your order runs
- 1
Place your order
Upload your manuscript and word count; the price is calculated instantly.
- 2
We assign your specialist
Marlowe matches your book to a vetted specialist who works in your genre. You never have to search or compare freelancers.
- 3
Two-pass edit
One pass for substance, one for consistency against your style sheet.
- 4
Review and approve
Accept or reject changes, request a revision if needed, then approve.
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FAQ
Questions about this service
What is the difference between copy editing and proofreading?
Copy editing repairs sentences; proofreading catches the errors that survive into the final version. Most books need both, in that order.
Ready to Turn Your Manuscript Into a Professional Book?
Tell us what you need. We'll match your project with the right specialist and manage the process from order to delivery.