Editing Services
Every great book deserves a careful edit.
No matter how experienced you are as a writer, every manuscript benefits from another set of eyes. Editing isn't about changing your voice, it's about helping your writing communicate as clearly and effectively as possible.
At Jack Wild Publishing, we offer Proofreading and Line Editing services for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, children's books, anthologies, and more. Whether you're preparing to self-publish or submit your manuscript elsewhere, we'll help ensure it's polished and ready for readers.
Browse our editing services below, review our pricing ranges, and complete the inquiry form at the bottom of the page to receive a personalized quote.
Proofreading
Final corrections before publication.
Proofreading is the final editing stage before your manuscript is published. We'll carefully review your manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos, and small consistency issues while preserving your writing style and voice.
Proofreading is best for manuscripts that have already been thoroughly revised and are nearly ready for publication.
Line Editing
Strengthen your writing without changing your voice.
Line editing focuses on improving the clarity, readability, flow, and rhythm of your writing one sentence at a time. We'll refine awkward phrasing, improve transitions, reduce repetition, and strengthen sentence structure while preserving your unique voice as an author.
Line editing is recommended before proofreading and is ideal for authors who want their writing to be as polished as possible.
How It Works
Complete the inquiry form at the bottom of this page
Receive your personalized quote. We’ll provide your estimated turnaround time and payment options.
Reserve your project by making your deposit
We edit your manuscript, then send it to you with tracked changes and suggestions where appropriate
Review your edits and ask any questions
Payment Plans
We believe every author deserves access to professional editing.
Flexible payment plans are available for larger editing projects.
Most clients choose one of the following:
Pay in full
Two monthly payments
Three monthly payments
Your editing work begins once your initial payment has been received. Final files are delivered after the remaining balance has been paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Proofreading corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors. Line editing improves the quality of your writing by refining sentence structure, flow, clarity, and readability.
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Absolutely. Many authors choose both for a thorough edit before publication.
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No. Our goal is to strengthen your writing while preserving your unique voice.
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Complete the inquiry form below. We'll review your manuscript information and send you a personalized quote along with your estimated timeline and payment options.
Let’s get started
Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email within 24–48 hours with your invoice, start date, and next steps.