Your Manuscript,
Polished to
Publishing Standard
The gap between a written manuscript and a publishable book is almost always editorial. Every great book you’ve ever loved had an editor behind it. Not to change the author’s voice, but to make it stronger, clearer, and more powerful than the author could achieve alone. Uprisen Publishers provides proofreading, copy editing, line editing, and full eBook editing by dedicated professionals.
Not Sure Which Editing Level You Need? Start With a Free Sample.
Choosing the right kind of editing for your manuscript can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer every author a free, no-obligation sample edit of their first chapter. You’ll see exactly how we work, understand what your manuscript needs, and feel completely confident before you commit to anything.
Sound Familiar?
Why Unedited Manuscripts
Fail to Connect With Readers
Most self-published authors underestimate the importance of editorial work. Your words are good, but a great editor makes them extraordinary. These are the issues that are common.
Poor Reviews Citing Writing Quality
Inconsistency Throughout the Manuscript
Weak Prose and Passive Voice
Structural and Pacing Problems
Grammar, Punctuation, and Style Errors
Dialogue That Does Not Sound Natural
Understanding the Levels
Which Editing Service
Does Your Book Need?
Editing isn’t one thing. It’s a range of services, each addressing a different layer of your book. We offer all of them, so whether your manuscript needs big-picture shaping or final-pass polishing, we have exactly what you need.
How It Works
We Edit With Honesty & With Heart
Editing that feels like a conversation, not a correction. Here’s a clear, professional editorial process with defined stages.
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Transparent Pricing
Clear, Word-Count-Based
Pricing. No Surprises.
All pricing is based on word count, editing level, and turnaround time. The packages below are designed for the most common manuscript sizes — custom quotes available for all projects.
Proofread
Final-stage error correction for publication-ready manuscripts- Full proofreading pass
- Up to 50,000 words
- Tracked changes delivery
- Error summary report
- 1 revision round included
- 7-day standard delivery
- Free 500-word sample edit
Copy + Proofread
Consistency, clarity, and error-free — two-pass editorial- Full copy editing pass
- Full proofreading pass
- Up to 60,000 words
- Style sheet created
- Tracked changes + editorial notes
- 2 revision rounds included
- Free 500-word sample edit
Full Editorial
Line edit + copy edit + proofread — traditional publishing standard- Full line editing pass
- Full copy editing pass
- Full proofreading pass
- Up to 80,000 words
- Comprehensive editorial report
- 2 revision rounds per pass
- Free 500-word sample edit
Author Testimonials
Authors Whose Books Were Transformed by Our Editors
Common Questions
Editing Questions,
Answered Honestly
The questions authors most commonly ask before commissioning an editing project — answered without jargon or evasion.
The free 500-word sample edit is the most accurate way to assess this. We will tell you clearly, with evidence from your own writing, which level is appropriate and why. We never oversell a more expensive service than your manuscript actually requires.
No, preserving your voice is our first responsibility. Even in line editing, every suggestion is a suggestion. You accept or reject every tracked change. Your manuscript remains yours, with every decision ultimately in your hands.
Proofreading: 5–7 days. Copy editing: 7–10 days. Line editing: 10–14 days. Full editorial package: 3–4 weeks. Rush delivery (halved timelines) is available. All delivery dates are confirmed before work begins.
Yes, we edit in the style guide and dialect appropriate to your target market. Tell us whether your book targets UK, US, Australian, or Canadian readers and we apply the correct standards consistently throughout.
That is completely normal and acceptable. Tracked changes mean every suggestion is visible and optional. If you disagree, query it, and your editor will explain the reasoning. The final decision on every change is always yours.
Yes, most of our projects arrive as self-edited manuscripts. Self-editing is valuable but has well-documented limitations. Familiarity with your own text makes it almost impossible to see what a fresh professional eye will catch immediately.
Yes, we do. All genres of fiction (literary, romance, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, historical), non-fiction (memoir, self-help, business, how-to), children’s books, and eBooks of all types. Each project is matched to an editor with relevant genre experience.
Yes, and this is one of the main advantages of working with Uprisen. Your edited manuscript can move directly to our formatting and publishing team with no re-briefing. Writing to editing, formatting to publication, all handled by one agency.
Get Your Free Quote
Flexible options to match your manuscript's needs
Fill in the form and paste or upload your first 500 words. We will return a fully edited sample with tracked changes and editorial notes within 48 hours — at no cost and no obligation.
- Free 500-word sample edit — no obligation
- Full tracked changes + editorial comments
- Honest recommendation on which level you need
- Custom fixed-price quote within 24 hours
- Genre-matched editor assigned to your project
- 2 revision rounds included in all packages
- Your voice preserved throughout — always
Request a Free Design Quote
Custom proposal within 24 hours. No obligation whatsoever.