Professional Book
Editing & Proofreading
Clear writing. Confident publishing.
At Blue Pencil, we offer professional copyediting and proofreading for authors who want clarity, consistency, and credibility before publication.
Our editors work as creative partners. We don’t rewrite your work, we guide it to its best version.
What we do
Developmental Editing
Big-picture guidance
Best for early-stage manuscripts that need structural and conceptual guidance
Developmental editing focuses on the foundation of your book: structure, flow, voice, and overall effectiveness.
This is a guided, collaborative process, where the editor works closely with you to strengthen the manuscript at a conceptual and structural level.
- Story, argument, or narrative structure
- Pacing, flow, and clarity
- Voice, tone, and audience alignment
- Detailed editorial feedback and guidance
Because every manuscript is different, developmental editing is offered by quotation only.
Copyediting
Language-level refinement
Ideal if your manuscript is complete but needs professional language refinement
Copyediting refines your manuscript at the sentence level, focusing on clarity, correctness, and consistency throughout.
This polish ensures your writing is professional and error-free, while preserving your unique voice and meaning intact.
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Sentence structure and readability
- Consistency in style and tone
- Track Changes with editorial comments
Proofreading
Final quality check
Best for publication-ready manuscripts that are already edited and laid out
Proofreading is the final quality check before publication, catching surface-level errors in your formatted manuscript.
This stage ensures your book is polished and press-ready, with a clean, consistent presentation that meets professional publishing standards.
- Typographical and formatting errors
- Consistency in punctuation and spacing
- Press-ready final checks
Copyediting + Proofreading (Most chosen)
- Complete editorial confidence.
- Covers both language refinement and final quality checks.
Manuscript assessment
Editing, proofreading cost calculator
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
Know your editing cost upfront. No hidden fees.
One editing round under standard timelines
- ✔ Edits with Track Changes
- ✔ Senior editors, US/UK/India experience
- ✔ Experienced in fiction and non-fiction
- ✔ Trusted by published authors worldwide
Have a long manuscript or need multiple rounds?
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Free manuscript assessment
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What happens after you submit?
- Within 7 days, you’ll hear from us
We’ll review a sample of your manuscript and send you our editorial assessment. No charge, no obligation. We respond within one week. - If we’re a good fit, we’ll send a quote
You’ll receive a detailed scope of work with clear pricing and timeline. - Your editor stays in touch throughout
Once you approve, your assigned editor begins work. Communication stays open from start to finish. - You receive your manuscript with full transparency
All edits are delivered in Track Changes with editorial comments, so you understand every suggestion and maintain full control.
We work with you, not over you. You stay in control. We provide the expertise.
Trusted by celebrated authors
Ramendra Kumar
Author of 54 books
& winner of
31 Children's Book Trust awards
A Partner in Progress
“My first book of non-fiction – ‘Effective Parenting’ : A New Paradigm was published by Blue Pencil. Team BP was with me during every stage of the book – editing, layout, design and marketing. In fact the idea of interspersing snippets into the book in the form of ‘Parenting Pointers’ came from the editor. Putting up of the print and kindle editions of the book on Amazon was seamlessly done by the publisher.
However, the most fulfilling and enriching experience were the interventions unleashed by the publishers after the launch of the book. I reached out to my readers through workshops and interaction sessions across the country and each initiative of mine was showcased beautifully on LearningandCreativity.com.
Team Blue Pencil also came out with a unique idea of compiling the best quotes from the book in the form of ‘Parenting Mantras’ and shared them on social media.
Blue Pencil to me was never just a publisher – it was a partner in progress.”
HQ Chowdhury
Scientist & Author
Dhaka, Bangladesh
They Simply Outperformed
“The support that I received from Blue Pencil throughout the publishing process was exceptional. They simply outperformed. The steps involved to complete such a project are enormous. I am grateful to them for the help and proud of the product that we accomplished together. My book looks just great! What an experience! Today, I am a very happy author!”
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