For serious writers
For writers who want refined English, careful judgement and editorial guidance grounded in academic experience.
Personal attentionWe accept a limited number of projects, so your document is never processed as one item in a high-volume editing queue.
ConfidentialYour work is handled discreetly and never shared without permission.
Scholarly expertiseEditorial decisions are informed by substantial experience of academic research, publication, teaching and multilingual scholarship.
Clear and dependableYou receive an agreed scope, transparent fee and realistic turnaround time before the work begins.
Scholarly editorial consultancy
Clear, careful editing without losing the author’s voice
Cambridge Editorial Studio is for writers who need more than automated correction or mechanical proofreading.
We read for meaning as well as language. Grammar, structure, expression, flow and consistency are refined with close attention to the argument, disciplinary context and intended readership.
The result is polished, persuasive prose that still sounds unmistakably like its author.
Who we work with
For academic, professional and public-facing writing
We work with writers whose reputation, publication prospects or professional opportunities depend on presenting their ideas clearly and convincingly.
Whether you are preparing a journal article, doctoral thesis, book manuscript, grant proposal, funding application or professional report, we help you remove distractions, sharpen the prose and present the work at its strongest.
Our service is particularly well suited to complex or multilingual writing, sensitive revisions and projects requiring consistent editorial judgement across a long manuscript.
Editorial services
Editorial guidance for academic and professional writing
Choose a final proofread, a careful copyedit, substantive editing, specialist reference work or a separately commissioned writing report.
Copyediting
Careful editing to improve clarity, structure, style, grammar, consistency and readability while preserving the author’s own voice.
Substantive editing
More extensive editorial work on organisation, argument, paragraph structure, repetition, transitions and overall coherence, while respecting the author’s intellectual purpose and voice.
Proofreading
A final check for spelling, punctuation, typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies and obvious slips before submission or circulation.
Writing report
A separately commissioned report offering constructive feedback on recurring strengths, weaknesses and patterns in your writing, with practical guidance for future work.
Applications and professional documents
Editing for personal statements, scholarship applications, CVs, cover letters, proposals and professional documents where tone and precision matter.
British and American English
Adaptation of spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, date formats, quotation style, idiom and usage for British, American or international audiences.
Publication preparation
Editorial assessment for articles, chapters and manuscripts before journal submission, peer review, publication or wider circulation.
Citation and reference checking
Verification of authors’ names, titles and publication details against reliable online records or hard copies where necessary. This may also include checking quotations and page references, depending on the scope agreed.
Bibliography review
Review of the bibliography for accuracy, completeness, internal consistency and conformity with the required style.
Developing stronger writing
Editorial feedback
A writing report may be ordered in addition to another editorial task. It identifies recurring patterns in your writing and offers practical suggestions for future work.
- Grammar and syntax
- Clarity, concision and paragraph flow
- Academic tone and register
- Word and idiom choice, level of repetition and colloquialisms
- British or American English consistency
- Recommendations for future writing
Thoughtful editorial guidance
Our feedback goes beyond improving a single document. We aim to help you recognise recurring patterns, strengthen your writing and approach future projects with greater confidence.
Why writers choose us
Editorial judgement that goes beyond correcting the surface
Large agencies and automated tools can identify errors. Our work goes further: we consider meaning, argument, register, disciplinary convention and the expectations of the intended reader, then make careful changes that strengthen the text without flattening its voice.
Close reading by an academic editor
Respect for the author’s voice
Transparent scope and pricing
British and American academic English
Client comments
What writers and editors have said
These comments are presented anonymously to protect client confidentiality; only broad academic roles and locations are given.
My copy editor’s insightful comments greatly improved the naturalness of the English.
I am also grateful to my copy editor, who handled my book with exceptional care.
I want to thank my copy editor for improving my chapter both formally and stylistically.
The meticulous copyediting significantly improved the overall quality of the volume.
How we work
A clear and careful process
Send the details
Share the word count, document type, deadline and preferred variety of English. Send a representative two-page sample from your piece.
Receive a quote
We provide a clear quotation, an estimated turnaround time and a recommendation for the level of editing required.
Review your file
Your edited document is returned with tracked changes and, where requested, a concise writing report.
Fees
Guide pricing
The introductory prices apply to standard projects. Fees are quoted individually after reviewing the document. Payment details will be provided when a quotation is accepted. Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date. For larger projects or first-time clients, a deposit or payment in advance may be requested. Final fees depend on complexity, deadline and the quality of the original text. Very urgent or highly technical documents are quoted individually.
| Service | Standard turnaround | Express turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading Final correction and consistency check | introductory price from £15 per 1,000 words | from £24 per 1,000 words |
| Copyediting Clarity, grammar, style and readability | introductory price from £28 per 1,000 words | from £40 per 1,000 words |
| Citation and reference checking Bibliographic verification, with optional quotation and page-reference checking | introductory price from £28 per 1,000 words | quoted individually |
| Bibliography review Accuracy, completeness and internal consistency | introductory price from £28 per 1,000 words | quoted individually |
| Writing report Personalised feedback in addition to other editorial tasks | from £100 | quoted individually |
| British/American English adaptation Spelling, punctuation, usage and idiom | introductory price from £12 per 1,000 words | from £19 per 1,000 words |
Minimum fee: £50. Academic integrity is always respected: language and presentation are improved, but assessed work is not written for students.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you write essays or assessed work?
No. We improve language, structure, clarity and presentation, but we do not write assessed work for students.
Will my document remain confidential?
Yes. Documents are handled discreetly and are not shared without permission.
Can you work with urgent deadlines?
Often, depending on availability, length and complexity. Express work is quoted before editing begins.
Do you use Track Changes?
Yes. Edited documents are normally returned with tracked changes so you can review every alteration.
Can you provide feedback on my writing?
Yes. You can request a writing report highlighting recurring strengths, weaknesses and practical areas for improvement.
Can you follow a university or publisher style sheet?
Yes. Please send the style sheet or instructions with your enquiry.
Private enquiries
Get in touch
Tell us about your document and receive a clear recommendation, quotation and realistic turnaround time.
Email: editor@cambridgecopyeditors.co.uk