Copyediting and Proofreading: Between the Last Word and a Flawless Finish

You’ve revised. You’ve rewritten. You’ve done the hard work. Now you need your prose to be clean, clear, and publication-ready.

Let us help you deliver a manuscript that’s not only finished—but polished, precise, and ready for readers.

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Time

2-4 weeks

Price

$300 or INR 20,000 onward

Suitable for

Authors who’ve completed big-picture edits or rewrites + Writers preparing to self-publish, pitch, or format for print + Authors who want polish without losing their unique voice + + Anyone tired of rereading the same draft—and still catching errors

Ideal for

Ideal for indie authors preparing to self-publish

Here you will find custom storytelling and writing templates.

Aanchal always knew exactly what I wanted to express, even if sometimes the original meaning was lost in translation. Her suggestions regarding linguistic subtleties were all brilliant.

- Julia Zieschang

"In April 2025, I achieved a lifelong dream by publishing my first book. That milestone wouldn't have been possible without Aanchal's invaluable support, insightful feedback, and unwavering encouragement. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in doing their best. Aanchal, I can't thank you enough for being part of this incredible journey. Your contributions have made a difference, and I am deeply grateful to have you in my corner."

- Gabrielle A. Hunter

My narrator finished a preliminary reading of my book. Here is what she says about it: "First thing is, I wanted to tell you in person that your book is clear, elegant and beautiful. It's written so well and it's so touching. I know you know grief too, and its circularity is so satisfying for a reader. Some audiobooks are not like this, so its a pleasure to work on one that is. And it comes from the heart - how much of a true story is this? You don't need to answer that." I want you to know that I attribute much of her kind words to your help. Especially the part when she speaks of the book's circularity of grief. My first version did not describe it well. But with your help, my book is now practically perfect! Thank you, thank you so much for your help. You truly are my Goldilocks!

- R.C. Stark - One True Love

Aanchal accepted the challenge of editing our novel The Hunt that was translated from Turkish. She showed an amazing performance that went much further than a line edit. Aanchal in a way turned the translation into a novel written originally in English, focusing on meaning and flow. We are extremely satisfied with the quality and promptness of her work. Congratulations Aanchal!

- Gamze Akcakaya (author) Reha Akcakaya (translator)

I think, between the two of us, we caught everything and I found Aanchal’s developmental comments very helpful. I’ll definitely use Margin Notes again.

- E. R. Whyte

Aanchal went over my draft with an acute eye for detail and made extremely valuable comments and notes in addition to the checks on grammar. The service I received was invaluable, and I look forward to working with her again.

- Gemma Iversen

Aanchal Jain can be counted as being among the elite of book editors. Aanchal not only corrected grammatical and punctuation issues, but she also has a keen eye for plot development and made important suggestions for improving the story-line. Aanchal was a delightful literary partner – fast, efficient and thoughtful.

- J Paul Hickey

After Aanchal’s sharp eye has been through, you’ll reach the end of your manuscript filled with enough confidence to release it to the world. It was clear to me that she took the time to consider my story and what would work best for my world.

- Christy L. Erasmus

Your notes, ideas and suggestions were spot on! You took my words and my voice and you polished them into a coherent story. The thoughtfulness and care that you so obviously took with your edit is appreciated more than I’m probably articulating in this note, but please know, I felt it.

- Michael Robert

I have edited my own work numerous time, and have had several others look over it as well. But Aanchal can consistently find ways to make the writing smoother, more active, and more concise.

- Nestor Pura – Author of his Memoir

What You Get:

Two Critical Steps, One Seamless Service

Copy editing and proofreading are distinct—most authors need both. We handle them for you in a clear, structured, and supportive way.

A manuscript that’s smooth and polished

Line-by-line refinement for grammar, clarity, typos, punctuation errors, formatting slips, and overlooked issues → Includes tracked changes + in-line comments to explain every major tweak

Margin Notes Style Sheet

We document spelling, usage, formatting, names, and narrative quirks for full manuscript consistency

Polishes Without Erasing

Your voice matters. We edit with intention, preserving your tone and character while making the sentences cleaner, tighter, and more precise.

Post-Edit Support

You’ll get follow-up access for clarifications, small checks, or revision questions

A clear, easy-to-review edit

You’ll get one version with tracked changes (so you can see what we’ve done) and a clean copy ready to go.

Our Process

Onboarding & Alignment

We start by understanding your manuscript, your goals, and where you are in the editing journey. You’ll fill out a short intake form, and we’ll make sure this is the right next step for your book.

Copy Editing Pass

This is your deep line-level polish. We go sentence by sentence to clean up grammar, tighten flow, improve rhythm, and gently flag issues—without disrupting your voice. You receive tracked changes + a style sheet for full transparency.

Author Review & Revisions

You take time to review the edits, accept or reject suggestions, and apply any changes. You stay in control of your manuscript while benefiting from expert input.

Proofreading Pass

After your revisions, we complete a clean sweep to catch typos, punctuation errors, formatting inconsistencies, and anything that slipped through. This is the final polish before it heads out into the world.

Post-Edit Support

For 7 business days after delivery, you can ask clarifying questions, check line tweaks, or get our input as you finalize. We’re here to wrap it up with you, not just for you.

Bundle Your Final Polish and Save 20%

When you combine line editing with copy editing + proofreading, you get seamless continuity—and a cleaner manuscript at a better price.

One voice, one vision, three stages of care—now with 20% off.

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FAQs

Copyediting focuses on sentence-level fixes—grammar, clarity, consistency. Proofreading is the final polish after your book is formatted, catching typos and small errors before publishing.