Editing Services

During the copyediting stage, E.K.B. Books will read closely and edit for the following:

• spelling
• grammar
• punctuation
• fact-checking
• clarity
• consistency
• conciseness

Edits will be made in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary unless requested otherwise.

Copyediting focuses on individual sentences and paragraphs; it involves a detailed look at their structure and clarity, and an overall technical review to aid readability.

NOTE: You should only hire a copyeditor after your book has gone through developmental editing and rewrites. If there’s a chance you’ll cut out chapters, add new text, or tinker with certain passages — don’t get a copyeditor yet! 

$0.004/word.

 This round of proofreading is designed for your final manuscript file, just before it heads off for interior formatting or layout. E.K.B. Books will review your text with a fine-toothed comb to catch any lingering typos, punctuation issues, or overlooked inconsistencies from earlier stages. This may include checking for the following: 

• spelling and grammatical errors 
• punctuation and syntax issues 
• repeated or missing words 
• formatting artifacts (extra spaces, erroneous line breaks) 
• internal consistency (names, timelines, style choices) 

Edits will be suggested in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary unless requested otherwise.

This service functions as a final polish before design or formatting begins. It ensures that your manuscript is as clean and consistent as possible—ready to be typeset without carrying over any avoidable errors. 

NOTE: This service should come after developmental editing and copyediting. For proofreading after your book has been formatted for publication, see the Post-Format Proofreading option. 

$0.003/word.

During the proofreading stage, E.K.B. Books will meticulously comb through the book to see if the copyeditor has missed anything or if the formatting has accidentally introduced a mistake into the text. In addition to typos, this may include checking for the following:

• incorrect pagination
• misaligned text
• erroneous spacing
• layout/design inconsistencies
• table of contents/index

Edits will be suggested in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary unless requested otherwise.

Proofreading is the editorial "safety net" and the last line of defense before your book goes to print. It is an in-depth search for any lingering technical errors and a review of the formatting for consistency and an overall polishing.

NOTE: You should only hire a proofreader after developmental & copyedits have been completed. Proofreading can be done before formatting, but it's advisable to have the formatted book proofed for formatting inconsistencies as well!

$0.0035/word.