Much more than a typo killer
If you want to give your book a professional look, expert, human proofreading is the basic service that you really can’t skip. Nowadays, writers have access to sophisticated software that checks grammar, spelling, and punctuation instantly, but nothing can replace a human professional. Keep reading to discover Canary Editors’ proofreading service.
Why you should buy our professional proofreading service.
By the time you have completed the writing of your manuscript (congrats!), you have probably already subjected it to some checks with specific software and AI tools. And maybe you had a few acquaintances read it. But are you sure it’s enough?
First of all, it’s important that your book is proofread by someone who doesn’t know you and doesn’t know anything about how you express yourself in writing. Your acquaintances are accustomed to your way of communicating, and it’s likely that they use similar expressions and that they share your cultural references. For this reason, language and statements that may seem common or simple to you might not be understandable to someone living in another corner of the world, even if they speak your language.
And then, of course, there’s the matter of linguistic variations. As you know, certain words have different meanings in British English and American English, not to mention all the other local variations, from India to New Zealand. A proofreader who doesn’t know you or your background will not only identify any typos but also point out unclear expressions or textual references. Depending on your target audience, we will assign you a professional proofreader specialized in British English, American English, or whichever variant you need. This way, you can be sure that your book is truly understandable to anyone, regardless of where they live or their background.
Another aspect to consider is correctness. Often when we write, we use expressions that are acceptable in spoken language but do not fully adhere to grammatical rules, making the text harder to read. If you want your text to appear truly professional, you need to rely on someone who knows English perfectly and can spot any inaccuracies. It’s not just a matter of formality: a correctly written text is also clearer and more enjoyable to read.
And if your manuscript is written in a language other than English, we can still help! We work with professional native proofreaders in a variety of languages, so don’t hesitate to contact us and tell us more about your project.
FAQs
Our proofreading service at Canary Editors is aimed at identifying typos, grammatical errors, syntactic inaccuracies, and unclear expressions. It’s a careful reading to make only minor corrections to an already finished text. You will receive a coherent, elegant text, free of typos and grammatical errors, and fully understandable to your audience. A text ready to be published and conquer the literary world!
We recommend our proofreading service to anyone looking to embark on a serious self-publishing journey. The service is suitable for native speakers who have written their manuscript in English, as well as non-native speakers with excellent command of English because they use it at work and in everyday life. We strongly recommend combining proofreading with our typesetting service to give your book a truly professional look. You can check out our convenient packages
The cost for the proofreading of an e-book under 50 pages (the equivalent of approximately 10,000 words using double space and a 12 pt font, which is standard across the publishing industry) starts from 250€. A discount can be applied if you buy one of our packages which includes typesetting, marketing, and other services for bigger projects, please contact us for a custom estimate.
If writing is not your strength or if your English is not perfect and you think your text needs to be polished to improve its flow and make it enjoyable to read, we recommend choosing our copyediting service The copyediting service is a step up from proofreading and it involves more intervention in the text. If necessary, sentences are rewritten or paragraphs are reworked to make the reading experience more fluid and better convey your message.
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