Editing & Proofreading
Nobody wants a book riddled with typos. Developmental, line and copy editors tighten the story, then proofreaders catch every spelling slip, grammar error and punctuation problem before readers ever see a page.
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Polished by professional editors
Chicago Editors Careful, Respectful Edits That Keep Your Voice
Editors fluent in the Chicago Manual of Style, working with authors in Chicago and everywhere else to give your book a consistent, professional finish.
Full-service publishing
Everything You Need To Publish Your Book, In One Place
Want your book in the hands of more readers without the stress of managing it all yourself? Our team knows how to take a manuscript from final draft to live listing, with clear steps and honest guidance along the way.
Choosing Chicago Editors with us is one stage of a bigger workflow. The same team can also format, design, publish and promote the book, so nothing is lost between handoffs.
From self-publishing to wider distribution, we make sure your book gets the attention it deserves. Every package is shaped around your goals, whether you want to reach local readers or a wider audience. As a full-service book publishing company, we combine editing, cover design, formatting, ISBN setup, distribution and launch support in one workflow. That means fewer handoffs, consistent quality and a clear path from manuscript to published book.
Alongside publishing, we also offer:
- Book Editing
- Proofreading
- Book Cover Design
- Book Formatting
- Book Marketing
- Audiobook
Please note: The book covers shown on this website are design samples not published books.
Support at every stage
Comprehensive Support From Manuscript To Masterpiece
We have a talented team of writers and editors who work across all genres. Whether you are working on a gripping novel, an informative non-fiction title or anything in between, we work alongside you, and with trusted specialists where needed, to deliver professional editorial and publishing services alongside your Chicago Editors order.
Ghostwriting
Our ghostwriters understand how overwhelming it feels to write a whole book. They interview you, learn your voice and draft every chapter for your approval, so the finished book sounds like you and carries your name alone.
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A well-formatted book does more than look neat. Clean chapter openers, consistent fonts and correct print and ebook layouts keep readers moving through the story to the last page.
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Readers judge a book by its cover. Our designers build front, spine and back covers that fit your genre and stand out in a crowded thumbnail row, with revisions until you love it.
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A great book still needs readers. We set up your author profile, launch plan, reviews outreach and ongoing promotion so people actually find your book after it goes live.
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ISBN setup, copyright guidance and distribution to Amazon, Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo and more, handled by the same team so your book goes live without handoffs.
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Reach listeners on the commute and at the gym. Professional narrators and studio-grade editing turn your manuscript into a finished audiobook, ready for the major audio platforms.
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Hold the finished book in your hands. We prepare print-ready files, advise on paper, trim and binding, and manage proofs and print runs from a handful of copies to bulk orders.
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Our Step-By-Step Process For Exceptional Book Editing
A clear five-stage path from the manuscript you send us to a finished, published book, with your sign-off at every stage.
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Consultation
First, talk to our team through the customer representative and tell us what you want for your book. We learn about your goals, audience, genre and timeline, then recommend the services that fit. Writing for a faith audience? Our Christian book editors improve your work so it meets literary standards and keeps its religious perspective.
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Reviewing
When you trust us with your manuscript, we put it through a careful review so it is flawless before it reaches readers. We analyse structure, pacing, consistency and style, flag visible and subtle errors, and share a clear editorial plan before any changes are made.
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Editing and proofreading
Your book deserves a perfect finish, especially when you are writing for young readers. Our children’s book editors and proofreading team make sure there are no mistakes in sentence formation, punctuation and vocabulary, and offer insightful edits that keep your unique voice intact.
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Formatting, Typesetting, and Design
Our layout team makes sure your manuscript is beautifully formatted, with cohesive chapters, reader-friendly fonts and visuals that enhance the story. For picture books our illustrators and formatting specialists make every visual element complement the text, adding the final touch to your book.
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Publishing
Once the final edit is done, it is time to put your book in the hands of readers who are eager for your story. We guide you through ISBN and copyright setup, then publish to major distribution channels such as Amazon, Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo, with marketing support to help your launch find its audience.
About this service
About our Chicago Editors
The Chicago Manual of Style is the standard for many books, from fiction to academic and history titles. Our editors apply its rules for punctuation, capitalization, numbers and citations.
Whether you are in Chicago or elsewhere, the process is the same: share your manuscript online, receive tracked edits and approve changes at your pace.
Every Chicago Editors project begins with a read of your manuscript so the editor understands your goals, genre and audience. You receive a clear scope and quote first, then clean, tracked changes with comments that explain why each change was made.
We protect your voice. Editors improve clarity, flow and consistency without rewriting you into someone else, and you accept or reject every change. When the text is final, the same team can format, design and publish the book.
Chicago style
Rules applied consistently from first page to last. We begin with a read of your manuscript and a conversation about your goals, then confirm the scope and quote in writing so you know exactly what to expect before editing starts.
Notes and sources
Footnotes, endnotes and bibliographies checked. Changes are delivered in clear stages with your feedback built in. You accept or reject every edit, and nothing is final until you are happy with it.
Work from anywhere
Everything handled online with clear communication. A named project manager answers your questions directly throughout your Chicago Editors project, so you are never left chasing updates or guessing what comes next.
Genre-matched editor
Your manuscript goes to an editor who regularly works with your type of book. They know the conventions, reader expectations and common pitfalls of the genre, so the Chicago Editors feedback is specific rather than generic.
Clear, explained feedback
Tracked changes and comments show what changed and why, so you can learn as well as fix. Larger issues are summarised in an editorial note, with practical suggestions you can act on in your next revision.
Your voice protected
Edits sharpen your writing without flattening your style. Clarity, flow and consistency are improved, but your word choices, rhythm and personality stay yours, so the finished book still sounds like its author.
Get Your Manuscript Ready With Our Editors
Send us your manuscript or a sample chapter and our editors will recommend the right level of editing for your book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Editing improves the substance and flow of your writing, from structure and clarity to sentence-level polish. Proofreading is the final check for typos, spelling, grammar and punctuation once the text is settled.
No. Editors work to strengthen what you have written, not replace it. Changes are shown as suggestions you can accept or reject.
Send your manuscript or a sample chapter through the form on this page or by email. We will review it and come back with a recommendation and a quote.
Yes. We can work to APA, MLA or your own house style if you prefer. Just let us know when you send your manuscript.
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