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Bespoke Editorial Services for Publishers

Strong publishing relies on stronger editing.

At Proofed, our editors handle developmental and substantive edits directly in your CMS with no workflow disruptions and fast turnarounds.

Meet the Highest Editorial Standards

Our hand-picked book editors ensure every sentence meets the highest standards with expertise in style guide adherence (AP, Chicago Manual of Style, CMOS, and more) and deeper line editing.

Scale Your Editorial Output

Our managed editorial services are built for scale.

Our custom API integration allows for high-volume copyediting without added overhead, so you can expand your titles without sacrificing quality.

Localization for Every Audience

Our literary editors are found across all corners of the globe and are experts in native-level localization, regional dialects, unique narrative voices, and authentic culture.

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  • 1,013,274,591

    Words Processed

  • 425,368

    Projects Completed

  • 2,034

    Editors Trained

How We Work With Publishing Teams

Lightning-Fast
Delivery

Send us any document up to 3,000 words, and we’ll have it back to you within 24 hours, guaranteed.

Need it faster? Just choose the delivery speed that works for you when you submit your file, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Regular

One Business Day

Express

Overnight

Rapid

Same Day

If you need something outside the standard turnaround, let us know. We’ll make it work.

Editor Communication

Key
Account Manager

When you work with us, an account manager will be your primary point of contact. They’ll learn your publishing house’s values and requirements, oversee the editorial process, serve as a liaison between you and your editors, and be on hand to answer your questions.

Dedicated
Editorial Team

Your expert team of editorial assistants will be dedicated to supporting your content around the clock. They’ll be available to promptly address any questions or concerns that pop up and offer clarity and assurance whenever you need.

Confidentiality You Can Trust

We know how important it is to keep your manuscripts safe. That’s why we require every editor on your team to sign a strict confidentiality agreement. You can protect your clients’ privacy without compromising on quality. Learn more about our client confidentiality. Learn more about our client confidentiality.

Your Platform
Or Ours

Using our secure, flexible platform, you can submit documents in the way that’s most convenient for you. That includes Slack or cloud-based services like Google Drive, or you could plug straight into our API for easy integration.

Ready to Streamline Your Editorial Workflow?

From fast-turnaround fact-checking to full-service copyediting, we help media and publishing teams move fast without dropping the ball on quality.

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What Our Customers Say

  • Ready to Make Every Story Count?

    Let’s talk about your publishing house and what you’re looking for from an editorial agency.

Outsourced Editing Services for Publishers FAQs

  • Whether you need line editing, copyediting, or deep developmental feedback, we’ve got editors trained for that level of support. From polishing grammar and syntax to restructuring narratives and refining story arcs, our editors can do it all.

  • Everything from full-length manuscripts and serialized fiction to news articles, editorial features, interviews, and more. Whether you’re a publishing house or digital media brand, we support the full spectrum of publishing content.

  • Yes, fluently. We work with AP, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, in-house guides, and more. We tailor every edit to your chosen style and tone.

  • Absolutely. We support publishers producing anything from a few features per month to hundreds of content pieces per week. Our model is built for high-volume editorial operations without sacrificing precision or tone.

  • Thoughtfully. We specialize in localization and style adaptation. Our editors work to preserve narrative voice while making sure tone, phrasing, and idioms resonate with your target audience.

Need an Editorial Partner Who Works as Fast as You Do?

As a publisher, you share important stories. Your work deserves editing that keeps up.