Proofreading focuses on surface-level errors such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Strategic editing takes a more comprehensive approach. It addresses language and readability while also examining how ideas connect, how arguments develop, and whether the manuscript clearly communicates your findings .

Proofreading and strategic editing solve different problems. Proofreading corrects the language of your sentences. Strategic editing looks at whether your manuscript is written and structured to withstand peer review: whether the study aim and novelty are stated early, whether every claim stays within what your experiments support, etc.

If your manuscript has been tested that way, a final proofread is all you need. If not, language is probably not the only thing left to fix.

Not sure where your manuscript stands? Take the Manuscript Submission Readiness Assessment, or read Proofreading vs. deep editing to see the difference in more detail.

No. Your research, data and scientific conclusions remain yours.

I examine how the scientific content is communicated and flag issues such as unclear reasoning, inconsistencies, unsupported statements or conclusions that appear stronger than the evidence presented. I may suggest alternative wording or explain where clarification is needed, but I do not alter your scientific findings or make research decisions on your behalf.

Scriptical Editing specialises in life science manuscripts intended for international, peer-reviewed journals and research documents for scientific audiences, including:

• Original research articles: full-length research papers and short communications
• Review articles: narrative reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses
• Clinical research publications: clinical trial reports, case reports, case series, and clinical study manuscripts
• Short-form publications: letters to the editor, research letters, commentaries, perspectives, and brief reports
• Research-related documents: grant proposals, research project reports, and scientific reports.
• Resubmissions: revised manuscripts, responses to reviewers, and rebuttal letters

My areas of expertise include bioengineering, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, plant sciences, agricultural sciences, and related life science disciplines.

If you are unsure whether your manuscript falls within the scope of my service, you are welcome to enquire.

All manuscripts and client communications are treated as strictly confidential. They are used solely for the purpose of the agreed editing work and are not shared or disclosed to third parties. Documents are exchanged via encrypted email and, where appropriate, secure file transfer methods. Files are stored only on a password-protected, encrypted device and are not shared with third parties.

Strategic Editing is priced at €160 per 1,000 words and includes comprehensive manuscript editing, a Strategy Report, one round of revisions, and direct access to your editor.

Additional services are available at an extra cost; please refer to the Services page for details.

You will receive a quotation and estimated delivery date before committing to the service.

No editor can guarantee journal acceptance.

Publication decisions depend on many factors, including scientific novelty, methodological quality, relevance to the journal, and reviewers’ assessments.

Strategic editing focuses on improving how effectively your research is communicated, helping ensure that language, structure, and presentation do not stand in the way of its scientific contribution.

Strong manuscripts rarely result from a final language check alone or from rush service. Therefore, I suggest you plan ahead and reach out at least 4 weeks in advance.

Ideally, your manuscript should be scientifically complete and in its final or near-final draft stage before it is submitted for editing. I work with manuscripts that are ecarefully prepared and reasonably free of spelling, grammar, and formatting errors; incomplete first drafts are not accepted.

Yes. Upon request, I provide a certificate confirming that your manuscript has undergone professional editing by Scriptical Editing. The certificate is free of charge. You can submit this certificate alongside your manuscript if your target journal requests documentation of professional language editing.

The certificate confirms that editorial work was performed; it does not guarantee journal acceptance or certify the scientific validity of the research.

The standard turnaround time is 4–6 business days, depending on manuscript length and complexity.

You will receive an estimated delivery date with your quotation before committing to the service.

No. Scriptical Editing specialises in strategic editing rather than proofreading alone. In my experience, complex life science manuscripts rarely benefit from a language check alone. When I work on a manuscript, I naturally look beyond language and see opportunities to strengthen it that go well beyond correcting spelling and grammar. Limiting my work to proofreading would not reflect the standard I aim to deliver.

If you are looking for proofreading only, a dedicated proofreading service may be a better fit.