Additional Editorial Services

Authors get your book formatting, proofreading, query letter, press release, synopsis, jacket content, and more!

Researchers obtain an editing certificate, Expert Content Assessment Report (ECAR), final proofread, submission cover letter, and help responding to reviewer comments.

Academics receive help with a plagiarism report, references, formatting, English language enhancements, and more.

Book Manuscript Add-Ons

Author´s Biography

Receive a professionally written Author Bio which can be used on the back page of your book or submitted with any publication.

“You made my bio look really good. Good job!”
Sue Brinkstone

Book Jacket Cover

Receive a professionally written book jacket cover that will capture your audience’s attention. This is a short, succinct copy that sends a strong message about your writing. This service is available only in conjunction with editing services and must be purchased within 30 days of original purchase.

“That was a big help to me – thanks for the professional outline of my book jacket cover.”
Robert Dunham, UK

Book Outline - priced per chapter

Receive a short outline for each chapter of your book. When submitting to a publisher or agent, you should include this chapter by chapter outline.

Outlines help publishers view the entire book without reading every word. This is vital when competing for a publisher’s attention in today’s marketplace. A book outline is only available WITH editing services and must be ordered within 30 days of original editing.

“Thanks for a perfect outline of my book! “
Brian Greene, Virginia

Book Synopsis

Receive a condensed version of your work. This vital tool helps publishers decide if they want to sell your writing.

This service is only available in conjunction with editing services. The synopsis must be ordered within 30 days of the original editing.

“Simply put, the edits enhanced an already well-written novel, making it even stronger. The synopsis will aid some marketing efforts and the editorial review provided a great big-picture analysis that was helpful to the author and publisher alike. We will definitely seek out your company, and Jennifer in particular, for future projects. Thanks! “
Phillip, Geminid Press.com

Editing Consultation - hourly fee

Receive a personal Zoom consultation with your editor to discuss your writing project. Schedule the consultation prior to editing to discuss your editing needs before your editor begins editing. Or, schedule the consultation after editing to discuss the editing and your plans for publication.

“The extra support you gave me was definitely worth it! Thanks! “
Roger Goodman Jr

Final Proofread

Request a pre-submission proofread of your post-edit changes to ensure your revisions have not introduced new errors. Misspellings and grammatical errors damage your reputation as an author and cause embarrassment.

Recommended add-on if you order an “Level 2 – Advanced Line Editing” and included for free in “Level 3 – Substantive Content Editing”.

Final Proofreads apply only to the revisions made directly within the originally submitted document and in response to direct recommendations of your editor.

“That was indeed a good job! Thanks for the final proofread.”
Robert Dunham, UK

Power Point Production - price per page

Receive a professional PowerPoint Presentation with your edited project.

Simply outline the talking points and we will create a professional template for your finalization.

This service includes a one-time revision. PowerPoint production is only available in conjunction with editing of your writing/presentation.

“Thanks for saving me time and not getting stuck in details – the presentation went well! “
Linda Albright

Press Release

Receive a professionally written press release directed at members of the news media to announce the release of your work.

You can mail, fax, or email this to newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, networks, and more! Ensure that you make a strong first impression.

This service is available only in conjunction with editing services and must be purchased within 30 days of original order.

“I felt very confident when I sent out the press release. Thank you for the professional writing! “
Skyler Trafford

Professional Consultation & Critique BUNDLE - 10% discount

1. Receive a personal Zoom-consultation with your editor to discuss your writing project. Schedule the consultation prior to editing to discuss your editing needs before your editor begins editing. Or, schedule the consultation after editing to discuss the editing and your plans for publication.

2. The Professional Review and Critique will be delivered after your editor has read your manuscript. You will receive a professional one-page outline of your manuscript’s strengths & weaknesses.

” The extra support you gave me was definitely worth it! Thanks! “
Roger Goodman Jr

Professional Editorial Review / Critique after editing

Don’t rely on your friends and family for honest feedback regarding your writing.

Receive a professional one page outline of your manuscript’s strengths & weaknesses from your editor. This vital review includes unbiased recommendations for improving structure, presentation & overall flow of your document

This service is only available in conjunction with editing of your writing.

The professional review/critique must be ordered within 30 days of the original editing.

“Ok guys, I must admit it was REALLY good to hear your opinion about my work. It gave me just what I needed to finish it and now it looks SO much better! “
Tania Taylor, Wisconsin

Publishing Prep BUNDLE - 10% discount

$259 USD for these essential formatting services (normally $287 USD). Get your manuscript professionally formatted to please potential agents and publishers. What you get:

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Query Letter (after editing services)

Receive a professional single page cover letter introducing you and your book to publishers and agents.

This vital communication helps elicit invitations for further communication, submission of sample chapters or entire manuscript reviews.

“Your professional letter opened up many doors for me I am sure!”
Kasper Anderson

Reduction Editing

Reduction Editing helps you decrease your document’s total word count while maintaining your presentation style. Your professional copy editor will delete, omit and truncate excess language in order to meet your requirements. This add-on should be purchased together with a Copy Edit.

All changes are outlined in Microsoft’s Track Changes so that you can review all changes, paraphrasing, and omissions prior to submission. These changes can be dramatic. Please follow your editor’s recommendations.

“It was just a hassle trying to do it myself. Thank you for your professional handling of this! “
George Carter

Technical Formatting Add-Ons

eBook Formatting for Publishing - price per page

eBook formatting services ensure consistent spacing, font, font sizes, headers, and a table of contents that make you and your book look great! Professional!

“Perfect job! I am now on Amazon.”
Andrea Perno

Final Formatting in .pdf

Receive your final document in a secure .pdf format which protects your document. You can now send your document to others and not worry about display or format changes due to different systems. Furthermore, your work can not be altered by the recipient.

“Looks good! Thanks for the final formatting in PDF.”
James Cook

Formatting in Word .doc file

Ensure that your document is up to industry standards and has a professional presentation.

This service is available only in conjunction with editing services and must be ordered within 30 days of original editing purchase.

“Thanks for providing a professional formatting of my thesis.”
Chung Ho, China

Index - electronically formatted after editing services - price per page

Receive a professional index which lists the terms and topics that are discussed in a document, along with the pages that they appear on.

The electronic index will automatically update with any future changes within your document. This eliminates the need to manually check each page during revisions.

This service is available independent of editing services. The index is performed on the FINAL, completed version of your manuscript.

“Well done! I never understood how to create those things…. “
Sharon McDorth, Scotland

Pagination Service

Receive pagination services which ensure that your writing is numbered accurately according to your specifications.

“Simply easier to let somebody else mess with it 🙂 “
Brian Behrends, Florida

Running Header

Receive a professionally formatted running header which ensures that the correct information is displaying on the proper pagehead according to your specifications.

“You solved my head(ing)ache 🙂
Thanks a lot. “
Michael Silen, Florida

Secure Document Services

Scientific Research Paper Add-Ons

Certificate of Editing

Journals request proof that your paper has been professionally edited by a native-English, academic expert. Receive a Certificate of Editing at no cost. Tell us the name of the journal, and we will include the Certificate of Editing when we return the edited version of your manuscript

“The certificate simply shows that my paper got a quality edit!”
Rachel McKinsey

English Support & High-Impact Enhancement

Receive High-Impact English language enhancement, grammar improvement, and writing assistance. Get necessary ENGLISH REWRITES. Improve your English language, proposal comprehension, and research development. Special attention is given to the abstract, introduction, and conclusion to ensure the greatest research impact. Your editor adds words and phrases that highlight the core elements of your manuscript in a compelling, persuasive, and convincing manner. This ensures your work is well-received and holds the interest of your desired audience.

“Excellent support for professional use of English language.”
Wang Chen

Expert Content Assessment Report (ECAR)

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript with an Expert Content Assessment Report (ECAR). Our subject matter experts carefully review your paper and identify areas that need improvement. Your professional editor also offers suggestions to address these issues within the ECAR. Use this insight while preparing to submit your manuscript to your target journal. This extensive manuscript review investigates every research element of your paper, including your study design, reporting of method, significance to field, ethical soundness, and sufficiency of data collection and analysis. It also provides a detailed check of journal compatibility to minimize chances of rejection. Our team’s feedback reviews your paper quality in terms of clarity of presentation, organization and structure, evidence-supported conclusions, adequacy of literature review, etc.

“Thank you for the expert input!”
Lee Smith

Final/Pre-Submission Proofread of Revisions

Request a Pre-Submission Proofread of YOUR post-edit changes to ensure your revisions have not introduced new errors associated with spelling, grammar, and punctuation; word use and jargon, or sentence and paragraph structure. Misspellings and grammatical errors damage your reputation and cause embarrassment. The pre-submission final proofread is conducted after you have made final revisions, and prior to submitting the manuscript for review by your target journal, to ensure the manuscript is well-received. Get a Pre-Submission Proofread of your changes to avoid having your manuscript rejected by journal reviewers for careless mistakes.

Recommended add-on if you order a Level 2 or Level 3 edit and included for free with our “Level 4 – Impact Publishing Package”.

“Well…it was really good to have this proofread check of my final changes, even if I am a native English. “
Anne Charles

Journal Submission Cover Letter

Get a professional Journal Submission Cover Letter from an experienced, qualified, and published native-English Research Editor. Present your important work in a compelling way that persuades journal editors and reviewers that your manuscript should be accepted for publication. You Cover Letter is your only opportunity to peak their interest in the topic of your paper. Generate a cover letter that speaks directly and specifically to the aim and scope of your target journal by including a thoughtful and convincing rationale that improves your chances of being reviewed and considered for publication.

Recommended add-on if you order a Level 2 or Level 3 edit and included for free with our “Level 4 – Impact Publishing Package”.

“Excellent editing services all the way. I will use you again. “
Dr. Mazur

Multi-round Edits of Your Journal Article

Multi-Round Edits (MREs) are crucial for our clients who want to increase their chances of being accepted for publication for high-impact journals that demand perfection. Recommended add-on if you order a Level 2 or Level 3 edit and included for free with our “Level 4 – Impact Publishing Package”. This is an excellent service for our clients who need extensive organizing, expanding, and/or restructuring of their content. Please note that this service includes a total of 3 rounds of MREs within a 6 month period.

“Multi-round edits make the final result perfect.”
Kim Pearsson

Peer Reviewer Recommendations

Make it easier for your journal editor to send your manuscript for review. Receive a geographically diverse list of potential reviewers to submit to the journal. We locate for you experts in your field of research who are involved in similar research. We clearly identify a strategy and provide a list of the next steps you should take to formalize and finalize your list of potential reviewers. Our locating process is designed to identify professional reviewers with specialized knowledge in your field of study, while also having the skills to review your paper. Our team of peer reviewers have extensive experience reviewing manuscripts of many of the most prestigious international English journals in the world.

“Really helped with the recommendation of possible reviewers. Thanks!”
Gina Burns

Plagiarism Assistance Report

Plagiarism Assistance identifies passages in your manuscript that might be flagged by the journal for accidental plagiarism. Plagiarism is difficult for new researchers, non-native English speakers, and authors unfamiliar with English synonyms. Journals view plagiarism as a violation of ethical publication standards. This leads to rejection and damage of your reputation and credibility as a researcher. Check your manuscript for accidental plagiarism with software to check the originality of a document. Receive a report that highlights the problematic sections of your document, along with an explanation of how these issues may affect the journal’s evaluation.

“Always good to do this check and get help getting the actual report.”
Sam Hessman

Premium Reference Search and Formatting

Do you have only portions of your reference information without a properly formatted reference list? Request Premium Reference Search and Formatting, and we will research your references and generate the reference list for you. Adhere with journal requirements or style guidelines with consistent citation style and end-list reference style and formatting.

“Thanks for a complete reference list!”
Jane Wilson

Publication Support Services

Maximize your chances of publication allowing FirstEditing to research and identify the most appropriate journals for your particular research paper. Our team of experts have personal relationships with many editors and reviewers associated with international journals in your field of study. Provide us with a short list of information related to your paper and we will present you with at least 3 journals that would be an excellent fit for your research. Simply complete and save the Journal Selection Form at the link below, and attach it to your order form.

“The list of potential journals to be published in was a good selection.”
Alex Carlson

Response to Reviewer Comments

Get professional help satisfying the most difficult reviewers. We edit your revisions and additional content to address your reviewer’s comments. You also get a fresh cover letter that highlights the improvements you have made. Regardless of whether you receive 1 comment or 50 comments, our experienced Research Editors can help.

“Definitely I got better arguments from your editor.”
Brad Shaw

Thesis & Dissertation Add-Ons

English Language Enhancement

Receive English Language Enhancement, grammar improvement, and writing assistance. Get necessary ENGLISH REWRITES. Improve your English language, proposal comprehension, and research development. Special attention is given to the abstract, introduction, and conclusion. Your editor adds words and phrases that highlight the core elements of your manuscript in a compelling, persuasive, and convincing manner. This ensures your work is well-received and holds the interest of your desired audience.

Final Proofread

Request a Pre-Submission Proofread of YOUR post-edit changes to ensure your revisions have not introduced new errors associated with spelling, grammar, and punctuation; word use and jargon, or sentence and paragraph structure. Misspellings and grammatical errors damage your reputation and cause embarrassment. Recommended add-on if you order an “Level 2 – Advanced Line Editing” and included for free in “Level 3 – Substantive Content Editing”.

Multi-round Edit of Your Thesis/Dissertation

MREs, Multi-Round Edits are crucial for our clients who want to increase their chances of obtaining quick approval from their Department Chair and/or Review Committees. Our service include up to 3 Multi-Round Edits. The MRE pre-submission edit is conducted after the client has made final revisions and prior to the client submits their manuscript for review to ensure the manuscript is well-received. Recommended add-on if you order a Level 2 or Level 3 edit and included for free in Level 4 – Research Support Package. ” ”

Plagiarism Assistance Report

Plagiarism Assistance identifies passages in your manuscript that might be flagged by the journal for accidental plagiarism. Plagiarism is difficult for new researchers, non-native English speakers, and authors unfamiliar with English synonyms. Journals view plagiarism as a violation of ethical publication standards. This leads to rejection and damage of your reputation and credibility as a researcher. Check your manuscript for accidental plagiarism with software to check the originality of a document. Receive a report that highlights the problematic sections of your document, along with an explanation of how these issues may affect the journal’s evaluation.

Premium Reference Search and Formatting

Do you have only portions of your reference information without a properly formatted reference list? Request Premium Reference Search and Formatting, and we will research your references and generate the reference list for you. Adhere with journal requirements or style guidelines with consistent citation style and end-list reference style and formatting.

“Thanks for a complete reference list!”
Jane Wilson

Response Letter for Thesis/Dissertation Review Committees

Department Chairs and Review Committees often return manuscripts with many comments and recommendations that must be addressed before they give their approval. Our editors will create a cover letter that explains how each of their comments has been satisfied so you can get approved more quickly.

” Definitely I got better arguments from your editor.”
Brad Shaw

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Additional Editorial Services

Book Manuscript Add-Ons

Author´s Biography

Book Jacket Cover

Book Outline - priced per chapter

Book Synopsis

Editing Consultation - hourly fee

Final Proofread

Power Point Production - price per page

Press Release

Professional Consultation & Critique BUNDLE - 10% discount

Professional Editorial Review / Critique after editing

Publishing Prep BUNDLE - 10% discount

Author´s Biography

Formatting in Word .doc file

Pagination Service

Book Jacket Cover

Query Letter (after editing services)

Reduction Editing

Technical Formatting Add-Ons

eBook Formatting for Publishing - price per page

Final Formatting in .pdf

Formatting in Word .doc file

Index - electronically formatted after editing services - price per page

Pagination Service

Running Header

Table of Contents

Secure Document Services

Extended Download for 1 year

SECURE FTP Download/upload of Your Document

Scientific Research Paper Add-Ons

Certificate of Editing

English Support & High-Impact Enhancement

Expert Content Assessment Report (ECAR)

Final/Pre-Submission Proofread of Revisions

Journal Submission Cover Letter

Multi-round Edits of Your Journal Article

Peer Reviewer Recommendations

Plagiarism Assistance Report

Premium Reference Search and Formatting

Publication Support Services

Response to Reviewer Comments

Thesis & Dissertation Add-Ons

English Language Enhancement

Final Proofread

Multi-round Edit of Your Thesis/Dissertation

Plagiarism Assistance Report

Premium Reference Search and Formatting

Response Letter for Thesis/Dissertation Review Committees

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