Editing, Proofreading & Rewriting FAQs: Know What You Are Ordering
What will the editor change? Which service fits the draft? How much will it cost, how quickly can it come back and what happens after delivery? Here are the practical answers before you hand over the document.
Clear answers about what happens to the writing, the price and the files.
Choosing an editorial service should not involve guessing what is included. These answers explain the practical differences between proofreading, editing and rewriting, how Vappingo works and where the final decisions stay with you.
What is the difference between proofreading, editing and rewriting?
Proofreading is the final-stage service for writing that is already structurally sound and mainly needs errors, inconsistencies and presentation problems corrected. Editing goes deeper into clarity, sentence construction, structure, logic, tone and flow. Rewriting is the highest-intervention option and is designed for material that needs substantially different wording or organisation around the original meaning and brief.
Are Vappingo editors and proofreaders qualified?
Yes. Vappingo works with qualified native-English editors and proofreaders, with specialist and subject-relevant experience used where the document requires it. The aim is to match the work to someone who understands the type of writing as well as the language.
Are your editors native-English speakers?
Yes. Vappingo's editing and proofreading services are delivered by native-English professionals so decisions are grounded in natural written English as well as formal grammar and editorial conventions.
Do you use AI to edit or proofread my document?
Your final editing or proofreading review is carried out by a qualified human. Vappingo does not use a generative rewrite as a substitute for professional editing or proofreading. The editor reads the document in context, makes the editorial decisions and uses comments where the right answer needs to remain with you.
Can I submit work at weekends or on holidays?
Yes. Vappingo accepts online orders around the clock. Availability depends on the document length, service and deadline, so the ordering system shows the turnaround options currently available for your job.
How is the price calculated?
The total depends on word count, service depth and turnaround. Proofreading starts from $0.030 per word, while editing and rewriting start from $0.060 per word. The exact available price is shown before you place the order.
How fast can you return my document?
The fastest standard turnaround starts from 12 hours, subject to document length, service and editor availability. The order flow shows the delivery options available for your document before you commit.
Will I be able to see the changes?
Yes. Editing and proofreading are normally returned in Microsoft Word using Track Changes, with comments where the editor needs to explain an issue, flag an inconsistency or ask for your judgement. This makes it easy to see what changed before accepting the final version.
Can I request revisions?
Eligible editing and proofreading orders can be submitted for revision within seven days under the current terms. Rewriting orders are excluded from the free revision service, so the rewriting brief should clearly set out the required audience, purpose, tone and source requirements before work begins.
Do you offer a free sample?
Yes. You can send up to 300 words for a free editing or proofreading sample and see the editorial approach on your own writing before placing a full order. The sample service is normally returned within 24 to 48 hours.
How do you protect confidentiality?
Client files, instructions and personal information are handled confidentially. A nondisclosure agreement is available when you or your organisation require formal confidentiality terms.
What payment methods can I use?
Vappingo supports secure online payment through Stripe and PayPal, with direct bank transfer available in appropriate cases.
Who owns the finished document?
The customer retains ownership of the material supplied and the final commissioned work once the applicable fees have been paid, subject to the current Terms and Conditions.
Can an editor add research or invent content for an academic paper?
No. Academic editing improves the presentation of your own work. An editor can flag missing evidence, unclear reasoning, citation problems or places where a claim needs support, but should not invent sources, data, arguments, findings or personal experiences on your behalf.
How do I contact Vappingo?
Email [email protected] or use the contact details on the Vappingo Contact page. Existing customers can also use their account to review orders and messages.
Still not sure which level of help the draft needs?
Compare proofreading, editing and rewriting side by side before paying for more intervention than the writing needs.