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Professional Copyediting Services
Expert line-level editing for academic manuscripts, journal articles, research papers and non-fiction books — by Dr. Sarah Meehan O’Callaghan, PhD-qualified editor based in Dublin, Ireland. ESL-friendly. Worldwide clients welcome.
Serving clients across Ireland, Europe & globally · APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard Etc.
Grammar, clarity & flow
line by line
Reedsy Verified
Your voice preserved throughout
ESL specialist
scholarly English for non-native writers
Journal Editor
Tracked changes returned in Word

Copyediting Rates — No Hidden Costs
“Good copyediting doesn’t change what you say — it ensures readers understand exactly what you mean.”
Understanding the Service
What is Copyediting?
Copyediting is a detailed, line-by-line review of your manuscript that goes significantly deeper than proofreading. It addresses language clarity, flow, style and consistency — improving how your ideas are expressed without changing what you say.
For researchers and authors writing in English as a second language, professional copyediting bridges the gap between strong ideas and polished, publication-ready scholarly English.
For ESL researchers and authors writing in English as a second language, copyediting is especially valuable — ensuring your arguments are communicated with the precision and fluency that international publishers and peer reviewers expect.
Ideal for
Researchers, academics, ESL authors, non-fiction writers, journal article authors and anyone whose manuscript needs language clarity and stylistic polish before submission.
What's Included
Everything Covered in Every Copyediting Project
Grammar & Syntax
Every grammatical error and syntactical problem corrected — including ESL writing patterns.
Clarity & Flow
Sentences restructured for logical flow, readability and clear progression of argument.
Style Consistency
Terminology, tone and academic register standardised from first page to last.
ESL Refinement
Language elevated to the standard expected by Anglophone publishers and peer reviewers.
Voice Preservation
Your scholarly voice and argument remain entirely yours throughout the process.
Tracked Changes
All edits returned with full tracked changes in Word — review and accept every suggestion.
Who It's For
Copyediting for Researchers, Authors & Academics Worldwide
PhD & Postgraduate Researchers
Theses, dissertations and research papers
Journal Article Authors
Peer-reviewed articles & academic papers
Non-Fiction Authors & Book Authors
Academic monographs & non-fiction books
ESL Researchers & Authors
Non-native English writers worldwide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Proofreading is a final error check — spelling, grammar and punctuation. Copyediting goes much deeper, addressing language clarity, flow, style and register. If your manuscript needs more than error correction, copyediting is the right service.
Can you copyedit a manuscript by an ESL author?
Yes — this is one of Vision Editing's specialisms. Dr. Sarah works regularly with researchers writing in English as a second language, refining language to the standard expected by Anglophone publishers while preserving the author's voice.
How long does copyediting take?
A journal article typically takes 2–5 days; a full thesis or book manuscript may take 2–4 weeks. Rush deadlines can often be accommodated — mention your deadline when requesting a quote.
Do you work with clients outside Ireland?
Yes — all work is done remotely. Vision Editing serves clients across Europe, North America, Asia and worldwide. Communication and file transfer are seamless across all time zones.
You May Also Need
Proofreading
Final-stage error correction before submission or publication
€15–21 per 1,000 words
🗂️Developmental Editing
Big-picture structural feedback on argument and flow
€25–35 per 1,000 words
🔖Reference Management
Citation audit in APA, Chicago, MLA, Harvard & more
Custom quote
📑Indexing
Professional back-of-book indexing for academic texts
€18–30 per 1,000 words
Ready to Perfect Your Manuscript?
Send a sample and receive a free, personalised copyediting quote within 24 hours. No commitment. Worldwide clients welcome.
No hidden costs · Response within 24 hours · Ireland & worldwide
