FAQ

Who are your editors?

Our editors are subject area experts with years of experience in research and scientific editing. We have editors across every subject area ready to support you with your research. All are native English speakers and most have postgraduate-level qualifications.

What’s the difference between the Standard, Advanced, and Premium Editing services?

Standard Editing includes correction of any spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word usage errors, but your editors will not improve the style or flow of your manuscript. Because of this limited editing scope, manuscripts submitted for Standard Editing are eligible to earn an editing certificate, but not guaranteed. With Advanced Editing, our editors correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage errors, plus improve sentences that sound awkward or unnatural. They also provide an editing summary with examples of the changes made with explanations to help you understand why the changes were made, which you can use to guide your writing in the future. Because this editing is so thorough, manuscripts submitted for Advanced manuscripts are guaranteed to receive an editing certificate. With Premium Editing, you’ll receive the same thorough editing as the Advanced Editing option, and you receive additional editing support after peer review. Once you receive the reviewer comments on your manuscript, our editors will edit your responses and crosscheck them with your revised manuscript.

What is the Wiley Editing Certificate?

The Wiley Editing Certificate is a PDF certificate that you can provide to the journal when you submit your manuscript. This certificate confirms that your manuscript was edited by a native English speaker and is ready for journal submission, assuming all the changes we proposed are incorporated into the manuscript. It allows journal editors to feel confident that the English language in your manuscript has been reviewed and verified. Manuscripts edited through our thorough Advanced and Premium Editing services are guaranteed to receive a Wiley Editing Certificate. Manuscripts submitted for Standard Editing are eligible to earn a certificate, but not guaranteed. Wiley Editing Certificate.pdf

Is my manuscript guaranteed to be accepted after using your English Language Editing service?

Acceptance decisions rest with the journal, so we are not able to guarantee that your manuscript will be accepted after using our services. However, we do guarantee that your manuscript will not be rejected for language reasons, assuming the changes we proposed are incorporated into the manuscript before submission to the journal. If your manuscript is rejected for language reasons, we will re-edit your manuscript for free.

What is Multiple-Round Editing support?

Multiple-Round Editing (MRE) support is an optional service we offer authors. With MRE, you can request re-editing of your document as many times as necessary to ensure your manuscript is completely submission-ready. MRE support is included for one year with our Advanced and Premium Editing services (except in cases where the manuscript has been heavily re-written or had new sections added). MRE support is discounted by 60% for one year with our Standard Editing service. Contact us to request an MRE.