Manuscript
proofreading
by real experts.
Your manuscript deserves more than a spellchecker. Our qualified native-English proofreaders catch every error, inconsistency, and typo — so your book reaches readers in perfect condition.
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Professional manuscript proofreading for every author
Whether you have written a debut novel, a non-fiction guide, or a self-published title heading for KDP, our professional manuscript proofreaders will make sure your book reaches readers in the best possible condition.
Our manuscript proofreading service is a thorough final check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors. Every correction is shown using tracked changes, so you can review and approve each one before finalising your manuscript.
If your manuscript needs more than error correction — developmental feedback, structural edits, or style improvements — our editing services are the right next step.
Free instant manuscript quoteTracked changes
Every correction clearly shown. You approve each edit.
Fully confidential
Your manuscript is never shared with anyone.
Literature specialists
Proofreaders with English Literature degrees.
Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund. No questions asked.
Manuscript proofreading for every genre and format
Our proofreaders work across all manuscript types. Whatever you have written, we have the right person to proofread it.
Fiction manuscripts
From debut novels to established series, our fiction proofreaders catch every error while respecting your voice and style. We understand the conventions of the genre you write in.
- Literary fiction and commercial fiction
- Crime, thriller and mystery
- Romance and women’s fiction
- Science fiction and fantasy
- Historical fiction
- Short story collections
Non-fiction manuscripts
Our non-fiction proofreaders are subject specialists. Your self-help guide, business book, or memoir will be proofread by someone who understands your audience and purpose.
- Memoirs and autobiographies
- Self-help and personal development
- Business and professional books
- Health and wellbeing
- Travel writing
- True crime
Self-published & KDP manuscripts
A professionally proofread manuscript leads directly to better reader reviews and stronger sales. We work with hundreds of indie authors preparing for KDP, IngramSpark, and other platforms.
- KDP paperback and ebook
- IngramSpark titles
- Series continuity checks
- All word counts from novella to epic
- Pre-publication and post-revision checks
KDP proofreading that
protects your reviews.
A single typo in a published book generates a one-star review. A manuscript full of errors generates dozens. For KDP and indie authors, professional proofreading is not optional — it is the difference between a book that sells and a book that doesn’t.
- Catches every spelling, grammar and punctuation error before publication
- Protects your author reputation and reader trust
- Improves your book’s chance of editorial reviews and recommendations
- Transparent per-word pricing — know your cost before you order
- Works with all manuscript formats: .docx, .doc, .pdf, .rtf
What our manuscript proofreading service covers
A thorough final check across every dimension of your manuscript, delivered with tracked changes.
Spelling and typography
Every misspelling, homophone error, and typographical mistake corrected. Consistent spelling style (British or American English) applied throughout.
Grammar and syntax
Subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, dangling modifiers — all identified and corrected.
Punctuation
Commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons, em dashes — applied correctly and consistently to the appropriate style guide for your manuscript type.
Consistency checks
Character name spellings, place names, fictional terminology, and timeline consistency checked across the full manuscript.
Formatting and layout
Chapter heading consistency, paragraph spacing, dialogue formatting, and section breaks reviewed for uniformity throughout.
Tracked changes delivery
All corrections delivered using Microsoft Word track changes. Review every edit, accept what you agree with, and query anything you want to discuss.
We do things differently.
We do things much better.
Real human proofreaders who care about your manuscript as much as you do. Not software. Not AI. People — with English Literature degrees, years of experience, and a genuine passion for the written word. Our proofreading and editing services are trusted by authors and professionals in over 14 countries.
Read about how we work →Simple, fast, and completely risk-free
From submission to proofread manuscript in as little as a few days.
Submit your manuscript
Upload your file in any format. Tell us your deadline and preferred English style.
We match your proofreader
A proofreader with experience in your genre is assigned to your manuscript.
Thorough proofreading begins
Every error caught and corrected with tracked changes you can review.
Receive & approve
Download your proofread manuscript and request unlimited free revisions.
Affordable manuscript proofreading rates
Transparent per-word pricing. No hidden fees, no minimum word counts, no commitment. See full pricing details →
A thorough final check across spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and formatting for fiction, non-fiction, and self-published books.
- Spelling & typographical errors
- Grammar & syntax
- Punctuation throughout
- Character & name consistency
- Formatting consistency
- Tracked changes delivery
- Money-back guarantee
- Unlimited revisions
Full substantive editing for manuscripts that need more than a final proofread — improving structure, pacing, characterisation, and style.
- Everything in Proofreading
- Structural improvements
- Pacing and flow
- Style consistency
- Money-back guarantee
- Unlimited revisions
All prices in USD. We accept all currencies. An 80,000-word novel costs from $240 to proofread.
What authors say about our manuscript proofreading
From debut novelists to experienced indie authors, thousands of writers trust Vappingo to prepare their manuscripts for publication.
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