Price Schedule

Proofreading: 6 cents/word (USD). Academic institutions receive a discounted rate of 4 cents/word (USD). Documents of average length (2500 words) are returned within 2-3 business days.

Copyediting: 14 cents/word (USD). Academic institutions receive a discounted rate of 9 cents/word (USD). Documents of average length (2500 words) are returned within 3-5 business days.


For clients in European Community nations, the prices are as follows, excluding VAT* (in Euros):

Proofreading: 6 cents/word. Academic institutions receive a discounted rate of 4 cents/word.

Copyediting: 14 cents/word. Academic institutions receive a discounted rate of 9 cents/word.

*If applicable, a value-added tax of 25% will be added to the final cost.



Please request a quote for a Journal Submission Package or our Translation or Medical Writing services.




Volume Discounts: Blue Pencil Science offers generous discounts for high-volume institutional clients. Please inquire about establishing a long-term contract with us to manage the editing needs of your department, university, institution, or company.

References are not reviewed unless requested by the author.

Rush service can be accommodated for a surcharge; please inquire.