Plainfield Editing
Academic editing & proofreading

Your research, in clear, confident English.

We edit journal articles, theses and policy papers for researchers in international relations, security, policy and the social sciences. Your ideas stay yours. We make them easy to read.

From $0.015 per word 3-day standard turnaround Free 300-word sample edit
manuscript_v2.docxTracked changes · 3 edits

The deployment of peacekeepers have been has been shaped by a lot of different several political pressures, which it is making making mandates harder to deliver on the ground.

Ed.Subject–verb agreement fixed. "A lot of different" tightened for a formal register.
Subjects we edit

We read your field, not just your grammar.

Good editing needs an editor who understands the argument. We work only in the subjects we know well.

International relationsSecurity & strategic studiesPeace & conflictPolitical sciencePublic policyDevelopment studiesHumanitarian affairsSociologyPublic administration

Working in a nearby subject? Send us a page. If it is outside what we can edit well, we will tell you so.

Services & prices · USD

Simple prices, per word.

You know the full price before we start. No hidden fees.

ServiceRateExample
ProofreadingGrammar, spelling, punctuation and typos. For text that is nearly ready.$0.015 / word5,000 words = $75
Academic editingProofreading, plus clarity, flow, word choice and consistency.$0.025 / word7,000 words = $175
Journal submission packageAcademic editing, plus reference formatting (APA, Chicago or Harvard) and a cover letter to the editor.$0.035 / word
min. $150
8,000 words = $280
Thesis editingA full academic edit of a master's or PhD thesis, chapter by chapter.$0.02 / word40,000 words = $800
Rush, 48 hours: +50% Reference list cleanup: $30 per 50 references Re-check after your revisions: free, once
Your estimate $175 Delivered in about 3 working days
How it works

From draft to ready in four steps.

  1. Send your file

    Email your Word document, the journal or style guide, and your deadline.

  2. Get a fixed quote

    We reply within 12 hours with a price and a delivery date.

  3. We edit

    You get two files: one with tracked changes and comments, and one clean copy.

  4. Free re-check

    Revise as you like. We check the changed parts once more at no cost.

Our promise

Careful work, kept private.

A human editor reads every line

Every paper is edited and checked by a person who knows the subject. Your meaning is never changed without a comment explaining why.

Your work stays confidential

We never share, publish or reuse your writing. Files are deleted 30 days after delivery. We sign an NDA on request.

You stay in control

Every change is tracked, so you accept or reject each one. Nothing goes in your paper without your say.

We edit. We do not write your coursework.

We improve the language of work you have written. We do not write essays, assignments or theses, and we do not change your argument or findings. This keeps your work honest and yours.

Also available

Writing support for experts

For consultants, researchers and organisations who need clear writing in their own voice.

Op-ed editing & pitching

Shape your draft for newspapers and online outlets, with a pitch letter to editors.

From $150 per piece

Policy briefs

Turn a long report into a sharp brief that busy readers will finish.

From $200 per brief

LinkedIn writing

Monthly posts and articles built from your own ideas and expertise.

From $350 per month
Questions

Before you send your paper

How do I count my words?

Use the word count in Microsoft Word. We count the main text, notes and abstract. Your reference list is free unless you ask us to format it.

Which English do you use?

British or American English, whichever your journal or university asks for. We keep it consistent across the whole paper.

Can I try you first?

Yes. Send us any 300 words and we will edit them for free, so you can judge our work before you pay.

Do you use AI?

We may use software to catch typos and check references, as most editors do. Every edit is made and checked by a person, and your text is never used to train AI tools.

Will editing guarantee my paper is accepted?

No editor can promise that. Clear language removes one common reason for rejection and helps reviewers focus on your ideas.

How do I pay?

By card or bank transfer through Payoneer, in US dollars. For new clients we ask for 50% before we start and 50% on delivery.

Get a quote

Send us your paper. We reply within 12 hours.

Attach your document and tell us the service you need and your deadline. You will get a fixed price before any work starts.

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  • Your file (Word preferred)
  • Service you need
  • Journal or style guide
  • Your deadline