English Editing from PhD Experts

We offer a range of English editing services to help maximise your chances of acceptance and publication, provided by editors with PhDs in your discipline. These include editing packages and a range of individual services that cover every stage of your research. You can submit your file in either MS Word or LaTeX format.

Our Editing Packages

We offer three comprehensive editing packages to ensure your paper's success:

Entry LevelEssential

Starting from only

$0.055/word

Most PopularAdvanced

Starting from only

$0.079/word

Most ComprehensiveScientific

Starting from only

$0.230/word

What makes the difference in getting published
Who edits your manuscript
The expertise and seniority of your assigned editor
Native UK/US English editor, PhD-qualified in your subject area
Native UK/US English editor with experience in high-impact journals, PhD-qualified
Native UK/US English editor with high-impact journal experience, plus a dedicated scientific peer reviewer
Depth of structural editing
How deeply your paper's logic, flow and argument are reviewed
Grammar, spelling, clarity, and terminology corrected to publication standard throughout
Argument flow, logical coherence, discussion depth, and transitions reviewed for tight, convincing content presentation
All structural editing, plus a scientific assessment of methodology, data integrity, and the rigour of findings , evaluated from a journal reviewer's perspective
Scientific peer review New
Subject-specialist review of your science before journal submission
Re-editing after journal review
Return your manuscript after receiving journal reviewer feedback for a further round of editing
60% discount per round within 1 year
Unlimited free re-edits within 1 year
Unlimited free re-edits within 1 year
Journal formatting
Fonts, headings, tables, figures, references and template application to match journal requirements
Add-ons and Support Services
Cover and response letter editing
Plagiarism check (Copyleaks)
AI detection report (Copyleaks)
Priority 1-on-1 support (24x7)
Certificate of editing
Structural and Logical Editing Checkpoints
Structure and argument
Logical section sequencing, argument and logic flow, research question clarity, consistency of reasoning for the intended audience
Readability and conciseness
Tighter prose, sharper academic register, and seamless transitions
Data and scientific presentation
Logical review of figures and tables to ensure data supports the narrative, clarity in methods and results reporting
Discussion and impact
Assessment of discussion depth and significance of findings, ensuring conclusions follow from results
Language and Formatting Checkpoints
Grammar and syntax correction
Spelling and word choice (UK/US standardisation)
Clarity and flow
Consistency in terminology, abbreviations and acronyms
Word count reduction
Up to 10%
Up to 20%
Up to 20%
Reference style consistency check
Reference style full conversion (numbered to/from author-date)
Choose your editor (subject to availability)
Delivery time
2, 3 or 6 working days
2, 3 or 6 working days
10 working days

FAQs

Essential Editing focuses on grammar, language, and formatting corrections. Advanced Editing includes structural improvements, clarity, and logical flow. Scientific Editing provides the most in-depth support, including subject-specific expertise, detailed scientific review, and high-level manuscript refinement.

Choose Essential Editing if your manuscript only needs language correction. Choose Advanced Editing if you need improvements in structure and clarity. Choose Scientific Editing if you require expert-level input on your research content, argument strength, and publication readiness.

Scientific Editing is recommended for complex research, high-impact journals, or manuscripts that need deeper subject-level review. It helps improve scientific clarity, interpretation, and overall quality before submission.

Scientific Editing offers the highest level of support, including detailed scientific review and expert feedback. Advanced Editing provides strong structural improvements, while essential editing focuses on language and formatting.

For high impact journals, Advanced or Scientific Editing is recommended. These services improve clarity, structure, and the overall presentation of your research, which are critical for peer review.

Yes. All three packages include re-editing support after journal review. The Essential Editing package offers a 60% discount on re-editing within one year of purchase. The Advanced Editing and Scientific Editing packages include unlimited free re-editing within one year, covering all manuscript revisions, responses to reviewer comments, and resubmissions to different journals, with no limit on the number of rounds.

A certificate of editing from Charlesworth Author Services confirms that your manuscript has been professionally edited for English language quality. It is accepted by most international journals as evidence that the manuscript has undergone professional language editing, and is included with all three editing packages.