Substantive
Substantive Academic Editing
Research drafts that need language and argument-flow refinement.
From $29.00 per 1,000 words · $15.00 minimum
Start with this serviceBuild your quote
Exact price before you pay. No account needed to see it.
Service
Research drafts that need language and argument-flow refinement.
Turnaround
- Rate
- $39.00 / 1,000 words
- Base (2,500 words, min $15.00)
- $97.50
Total
Ready by Tuesday, Nov 10, 10:19 AM
$97.50
Secure upload · Track Changes delivery · Human editors
What is included
- Everything in Proofreading
- Cohesion, transitions and academic register
- Argument flow and requirement alignment
- Editor Summary Letter
Beyond this service
- Drafting missing sections — you write, we refine
- New evidence or claims — flagged for you to add
Anything beyond this scope is quoted separately as new work, so your price stays exactly as agreed at checkout.
Rates
Turnaround determines the rate.
| Turnaround | Rate per 1,000 words | 2,500-word example |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $29.00 | $72.50 |
| 3 days | $39.00 | $97.50 |
| 24 hours | $50.00 | $125.00 |
Total = max($15.00, word count ÷ 1,000 × rate) + add-ons. The exact amount is locked at checkout.
Deliverables
What you receive
Clean CopyMarked-Up CopyEditor Summary Memo
Files are released only after the quality check is complete. Every delivered version stays available to you in the order record.