Penray Publication
Service 02 · Editing & Proofreading

Edit your manuscript — without losing your voice.

Light proofread to developmental edit. <strong>Per-word pricing from ₹0.45.</strong> Human editor backed by AI consistency check. Three depths to match your manuscript and budget.

Author voice preserved
Human editor + AI consistency
Stage-based refund policy
Editor reviewing a manuscript at the Penray studio
What you get

Three editing depths. One clear scope.

Every editing engagement specifies the depth upfront — so you know what you're paying for and what you'll get back. Per-word pricing from ₹0.45 keeps it honest.

All deliverables · every package

Light proofread

Catches typos, spelling errors, basic grammar. ~200 corrections per book on average. Best for already-polished manuscripts.

Get Published · 1 round

Standard copy edit

Sentence-level rewrites for clarity, consistency, flow. Grammar, punctuation, style. Recommended for most first-time authors.

Publish & Promote · 1 round

Developmental edit

Structural review — plot, character, pacing for fiction; argument flow for non-fiction. Big-picture feedback on your manuscript's foundation.

Publish, Promote & Position · 2 rounds

Tracked changes + comments

Every change visible in Word/Google Docs. Comments explain the why. Accept, reject, or discuss — you have the final say.

MS Word + Google Docs

Style sheet

Consistency document — character names, terminology, capitalisation, italics. Useful for sequels or your next book.

Delivered as PDF + Doc

Optional sample edit

Want to see our work before committing? Pay ₹500 for a 1,000-word sample edit on your manuscript. Credited back when you book full editing.

Add-on · ₹500 sample
How it works

A clear process. No surprises.

Editing flow · 3–5 weeks typical
Author sharing manuscript
01 Day 1

Brief + sample chapter.

Send us your first chapter + the editing depth you want. 15 minutes on WhatsApp.

Quote being prepared
02 Day 1–2

Quote within 24 hours.

We assess scope (word count, depth, timeline) and send a fixed price. No surprise add-ons.

Editor at work
03 Week 1–3

Edit in progress.

Editor + AI consistency check. Weekly progress updates. We don't disappear — you can ping us anytime.

Final manuscript delivered
04 Final

Delivery + revision call.

Tracked-changes file + style sheet + 30-min call to walk you through major changes. Revisions handled.

Style range

Six manuscript types. All handled here.

We edit across genres and languages. Below are the manuscript types our editors most commonly handle — yours fits in here somewhere.

English Memoir
English · Memoir
Personal voice, narrative arc
English Business
English · Business
Clarity, jargon control
English Fiction
English · Fiction
Plot, character, pacing
Hindi Poetry
Hindi · Poetry
Devanagari proofread
English Self-help
English · Self-help
Structure, examples, flow
English Academic
English · Academic
Citations, terminology

Other genres (children's, screenplay, academic dissertation) also handled — drop us a brief and we'll quote.

Editing · across our packages

Editing depth, per package.

Editing depth scales with your package tier. Per-word add-ons available at every level — including Kindle Starter, which doesn't include editing by default.

Kindle Starter

₹2,499 + 18% GST
  • Not included by default
  • Available as add-on
  • From ₹0.45/word
  • Choose your depth
See full package

Get Published

₹3,999 + 18% GST
  • Light proofread included
  • Up to 40,000 words
  • 1 round
  • Upgrade to copy edit: add-on
See full package

Publish, Promote & Position

₹7,999 + 18% GST
  • Developmental edit included
  • Up to 80,000 words
  • 2 rounds + structural review
  • Pre-publication revision call
See full package

Books over 80,000 words or requiring multi-language editing? The Custom package (₹50,000+) covers it.

Transparent pricing

Editing add-ons & upgrades. By the word.

Per-word pricing means you pay only for what's edited. Word count is calculated from your final manuscript.

Add-on
What's included
Price
Per-word editing (any depth)
Add editing depth above your package. Use when: your package includes light proofread but you want a copy edit instead.
₹0.45/word +18% GST
Sample edit (1,000 words)
We edit your first 1,000 words so you can see our approach before committing. Credited back when you book full editing.
₹500 +18% GST
Fact-checking
Verification of dates, names, statistics, references against authoritative sources. Use when: non-fiction or biography.
₹0.20/word +18% GST
Sensitivity reader
Review for cultural, racial, gender, or disability representation. Use when: writing across identities.
₹0.30/word +18% GST
Beta reader feedback
3 beta readers review your manuscript and submit structured feedback. Use when: you want unbiased reader perspective.
₹2,000 +18% GST
Style sheet creation
Standalone style sheet for series consistency or future books. Includes character names, terminology, capitalisation.
₹500 +18% GST

All prices final. Add at any stage — even after copy edit is delivered. Pay only for what you add.

Editing · FAQs

Five answers before you brief us.

What's the difference between proofreading, copy edit, and developmental edit?+
Three depths of intervention. Proofreading catches surface errors (typos, spelling, basic grammar) — last-mile polish on a finished manuscript. Copy editing goes deeper into sentences — rewrites for clarity, consistency, flow, grammar. Developmental editing is structural — plot/character feedback for fiction, argument/flow feedback for non-fiction. We recommend the right depth after seeing a sample chapter — never over-sold.
Can you preserve my authorial voice while editing?+
Yes — it's the core skill of editing. Our editors are trained to fix problems without rewriting your voice. Tracked changes mean you see every proposed edit and can accept, reject, or discuss each one. If a change doesn't feel like you, reject it. The final manuscript is always yours.
How long does editing take?+
Depends on word count and depth. Rough guide: Proofreading is ~2,500 words/day. Copy editing is ~1,500 words/day. Developmental editing is ~1,000 words/day with structural notes. A 60,000-word manuscript at copy-edit depth typically takes 4–6 weeks. We give you a specific timeline in the quote.
What if I disagree with an edit suggestion?+
Reject it — that's why we use tracked changes. Editors can be wrong about your specific intent. If we feel strongly about something (e.g. a factual error, a confusing passage), we'll explain in a comment and let you decide. We never force changes.
Can I get a sample edit before committing?+
Yes. ₹500 for a 1,000-word sample edit on your actual manuscript. You see our approach, voice-preservation, and editor's marks. If you proceed with full editing, the ₹500 is credited back. This is the safest way to evaluate fit.

Other questions? We answer everything personally on WhatsApp.

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