Get Your Book Professionally Edited
We want to help you put your best book forward
Submit your manuscript for a thorough copy edit from one of our professional editors, or get an in-depth developmental edit to identify areas for improvement.
Why Foreword?
Foreword has been a trusted voice in publishing for more than twenty years. Now, with a carefully assembled team of trained editors, we want to put that experience to work for you and your manuscript. With years of book industry experience, our editors can help ensure your book is of the highest quality possible before you approach agents or publishers, or publish the work on your own.
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| Standard $0.04/word |
Expedited $0.06/word |
Standard $0.02/word |
Expedited $0.03/word |
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| Turnaround Time1 | 21 days | 14 days | 14 days | 7 days |
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| Minimum order rates will be $225 for children's books (or other titles less than 500 words) and $499 for all other books based on a .02 per word for standard copy editing. Developmental and Expedited Service minimum rates will be automatically calculated based on these minimums. Orders will be pro-rated after the word count is applied, with the minimum rates subtracted. | ||||
| 1. Longer manuscripts may require additional time. An estimate will be provided to you at time of purchase, if your manuscript is extra lengthy. | ||||
| 2. Calculation of cost for custom word counts is for your convenience only. Final cost is subject to our verification. | ||||