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How to Find the Best Editing Services

The cost of editing is an important investment in your work, so be sure you find the right editor. Knowing what to look for in an editor will save you a lot of time and the knowledge to avoid hiring the wrong editor. When you are ready to hire an editor, and start the process of researching editors, you will have questions that need to be answered first. Our lens will help you in choosing the best editing service.

What to Look for in a Professional Editing Service

As you begin researching for the best professional editing service, it's important to know what to look for.

Here is a list of details to consider when searching for a professional editing service. We have even created a CHECKLIST for you to print and use.
  • Get a FIRM Price Quote!
    WHY? A reputable editing service will offer you a firm price quote up front to review.
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com provides price quotes by professional editors 24 hours/day! An editor will review your submission and reply to you...TODAY!
  • Request a Free Editing Sample
    WHY? A personal, professional editing sample will allow you to see the editing service in action, and allow an editor to provide personal recommendations on your paper. The details provided will allow you to see if the editing service is a good fit for you and your document.
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com You may send us either your entire document or, at least, a portion of your document, and an editor will reply within 24 hours-- providing a thoroughly edited and/or revised version of one or more excerpts from your work! All submissions are confidential and remain the intellectual property of their original author.
  • View their Sample Library
    WHY? A professional editing service should be proud of what they have accomplished and will want to show you what they can do. View their sample library to see first hand what they can do for you.
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com Offers both a Non-Fiction and a Thesis/Dissertation sample library on their website. Please click on any of the edited files to see our proofreading work using MS Word's track changes feature that easily highlights all the editorial changes we've made.
  • Live Customer Support...Is Anyone There?
    WHY? Most professional editing services are online companies; however, being automated is not always a good business practice. You need to know that there is someone there to answer your calls, provide you with personal service, and ensure your document is perfected and ready for publication.
    DID YOU KNOW? The editors at FirstEditing.com are available 24/7 to work on your editing project. Our friendly, experienced administrators will answer off your questions and personally assist you with your editing project. Contact our offices personally to speak with our administrators.

    BY PHONE:
    * To contact our USA & Canada office dial +1 321-251-6977
    * To contact our United Kingdom office dial +44 0203 006 2886

    BY EMAIL:
    editors@firstediting.com
  • Check Out Their Testimonials
    WHY? See what others are saying about the editing service.
    DID YOU KNOW? It is a commonly accepted practice for writers to credit FirstEditing.com as their editor. While we do not require that any of our clients do so, appropriate credit is, of course, always appreciated.
  • What Levels of Editing Do They Offer?
    WHY? There is more to editing than proofreading and checking for spelling mistakes. Don't limit the editing on your document to basis editing techniques.
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com offers different levels of editing to best suit your project. From our Level 1 Standard Editing to our Level 3 Content Editing, we will provide you with the level of technical editing your paper deserves. Request a free editing sample and a professional editor will assist you in recommending the best level of editing for you.
  • How Long Will it Take?
    WHY? A professional editing service should complete your project in a timely manner. You don't want to have to wait months to review the editing details. If you have a deadline that is fast approaching, you don't want to stress over any potential delays.
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com will provided you with a delivery time from the very beginning. You will know exactly how long it will take to complete your editing project. We are talking days....not weeks....not months for project completion!
  • Satisfaction Guarantee???
    WHY? Knowing that a professional editing service offers a satisfaction guarantee allows you the peace of mind that your project will be edited perfectly....guaranteed!
    DID YOU KNOW? FirstEditing.com is one of very few editing services that GUARANTEES client satisfaction! If there is ANYTHING about our work with which you are not 100% satisfied, we will correct it at no additional charge. FirstEditing.com is also the ONLY service of its kind to GUARANTEE on-time completion.

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Our Levels of Editing Services

  • Level 1 - Standard Editing
    Standard Editing includes checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency and appropriateness of verb tenses, transitional phrasing, continuity/flow of thoughts, and support of statements.
  • Level 2 - Technical Editing
    Technical editing includes all of Level 1 Standard Editing plus formatting of citations, references and footnotes according to your requested style guide / manual (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc). Level 2 Technical Editing also provides professional comments and feedback regarding overall writing style, flow of presentation and initial impressions by the reader. Technical editing is ideal for manuals, dissertations, theses, journals, research, non-fiction and other documented writing.
  • Level 3 - Content Editing
    Content Editing includes Editing Levels 1 and 2 (spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency/appropriateness of verb tenses, transitional phrasing, continuity/flow of thoughts, support of statements, formatting of citations/references, and footnote editing) PLUS supplementary sentence re-writes when necessary. This level includes reviewing the plot/character elements for consistency in fiction/non-fiction works. Content Editing is also ideal for marketing, advertising, website ad-copy, instructional manuals, books, academic writing, research, etc.
  • Executive Content Editing
    The most in-depth editing service that we offer, Executive Content Editing includes Editing Levels 1, 2 and 3 (spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency/appropriateness of verb tenses, transitional phrasing, continuity/flow of thoughts, support of statements, formatting of citations/references, and footnote editing according to your requested style guide) PLUS significant content re-writes of up to 20% of your entire document when necessary. This ensures a smooth presentation with consistent plot/character elements. Additionally, you will receive a professional editorial review of your writing's overall substance, organization, and presentation.

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Professional Editing Services

  • I have published three action / adventure novels and a children's book. Thank you for everything you have done to help make my novel the best it can be.
    Regards,
    Bruce Monson
  • Well ... after shopping around, I want to go with you. I like the idea that I have a "team" behind me, and I was impressed with the editing sample. Plus the fact that you guarantee your work. *smile*
    Sheila McKenzie
  • Thank you so much for your service and your added suggestions in wording my document. I really appreciate your ideas. I look forward to working with you in the future. Have a wonderful and favorable day!
    Best regards,
    Mary V. Morales
    MV Design Interiors
  • WOW!! I just skimmed through it and I can tell you made A LOT of adjustments. I can't wait to see what it really looks like. Thanks a lot for all of your help and I will definitely refer you ladies to my friends.
    Have a good weekend!!
    Leroy Saunders
  • Thank you for all your patience and thank you for what looks to be a great job in editing. I have a publisher!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you.
    Anita Bryce
  • It is amazing the way you edited it.
    You have done a superb job. I can't say enough by way of thanks. I will ask such kind of help a lot in the future. I have 4 scientific proposals to submit in this semester. I really like this service. It makes my life easier.
    Regards, Tieli Wang

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