Book editing
How much does proofreading cost per word (and per page) in 2026?
Proofreading at Clean Page Press is $0.016 a word, or $16 per 1,000 words. A 70,000-word novel comes to $1,120, about $4 to $5 per double-spaced page.
Book editing
Developmental, line and copy editing and proofreading: what each level fixes, what it costs per word, and which one your book needs before KDP.
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Book editing
Line editing cost: what a line edit costs for a self-published book
Line editing is $30 per 1,000 words with a $149 minimum. A 70,000-word novel is $2,100 and 10 business days, with tracked changes in your own Word file.
Book editing
Do I need a proofreader before KDP, or only a format check?
If you sell the book, yes. KDP's spell check covers English ebooks only and passes real words in the wrong place. Proofread first, then format.
Book editing
Developmental editing vs line editing vs copy editing: which does your book need?
A developmental edit fixes structure, a line edit fixes how sentences read, and a copyedit fixes grammar and consistency. Pick the deepest problem you still have.
Book editing
Copyediting vs proofreading: what you get for the money
A proofread catches spelling, punctuation and typos for $16 per 1,000 words. Our copyedit includes the proofread and fixes grammar and clarity for $24 per 1,000.
Book editing
How much does a developmental edit cost for a self-published book?
A developmental edit is $35 per 1,000 words with a $299 minimum. A 70,000-word novel is $2,450 and 15 business days, with a structure report and margin notes.
See your own book formatted, free
Up to 1,300 words of your manuscript, set at your trim size, back in 2 business days. No card.