Trusted Professionals, Vetted by the Best

At Chas Cann Publishers, we’re proud to be a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)—a trusted global network that champions ethics and excellence in self-publishing.

That’s why we only work with experienced freelance editors who are CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders) professionals. These are trained, seasoned specialists with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to high editorial standards.

🧠 Developmental Editing

Big-picture clarity, stronger structure, better reader experience

A Developmental Edit is perfect if you feel your book is “nearly there” but needs shaping and strengthening. This stage focuses on the reader journey—what they understand, what they feel, and what keeps them turning pages.

For fiction, we’ll assess things like:
📍 Plot structure and pacing
📍 Character motivations and believability
📍 Timeline continuity and scene flow
📍 Major plot or character inconsistencies (and how to fix them)

For non-fiction, we’ll assess things like:
📍 Structure and chapter order
📍 Clarity of message and argument flow
📍 Repetition, gaps, and off-topic sections
📍 Reader takeaways and how well the book delivers on its promise

You’ll get clear guidance, practical recommendations, and a roadmap for revisions—without your book being “taken over.”

Ask for a quote: https://chascannco.com/contact-us/

🖊️ Copyediting

Professional polish without losing your voice

Copyediting is where your manuscript starts to feel properly “published”. We go line-by-line to tighten the writing, improve clarity, and ensure consistency—while keeping your tone and style intact.

We check things like:
✅ Grammar, punctuation and spelling
✅ Consistency (names, hyphenation, capitalisation, timelines)
✅ Awkward phrasing, repetition, wordiness
✅ Tone and readability
✅ Formatting issues that affect flow and professionalism

Edits are normally supplied using Track Changes in Word, so you can see every suggestion and stay fully in control.

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🔍 Proofreading

Final polish, professional results

Proofreading is the last layer of quality control before publication—ideally after formatting—so your book is clean, consistent, and ready for readers.

We check grammar, punctuation and spelling, plus the little gremlins that creep in during revisions—missing words, repeated words, spacing issues, and layout-related inconsistencies.

Our rate:
💲 £12.00 per 1,000 words
Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

Let’s get the ball rolling. https://chascannco.com/contact-us/

Which Service Comes First?

A simple rule of thumb:

➡️ Developmental Edit first (if structure, plot/logic, or flow needs work)
➡️ Copyedit next (when the content is final, and you want line-by-line polish)
➡️ Proofread last (after formatting, as your final safety net)

Not sure? Tell us what stage you’re at and we’ll point you to the right option.

No Long Waiting Lists Here

The best editors are often booked out months ahead—but we’ve built a reliable, flexible team to avoid those delays. Instead of working with just one person, we manage a carefully curated pool of editors and proofreaders.

That means we can often match your manuscript to the right professional when you need them, so you can keep momentum and hit your publishing goals.

Ready to Get Started?

Send us:
📌 your genre
📌 your Word docx manuscript
📌 which service you think you need (or ask us)

And we’ll come back with an edited sample, timescales, and a quote.

✅ Request an Editorial Quote

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