Proofreading and Editing Services

Get your documents, translations and business content checked with MotaWord's proofreading and editing services in just a few clicks. Our professional linguists review accuracy, tone and consistency in 120+ languages, including translation proofreading, and prices start at $0.06 per word. And if you ever need help, we are available 24/7 via our live-chat feature.

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How Our Proofreading Process Works

We designed our proofreading process to be simple and stress-free, with no confusing steps or technical hurdles. Short texts can be ready in hours, and larger projects like books or theses may take up to 72 hours, so you can fit proofreading into your daily workflow.

  1. Upload

    Share your text in the format you prefer: books, theses, research papers, journal articles, websites, emails and many other types of content.

  2. Review

    A professional proofreader goes through your text line by line, checking terminology, grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, style and tone.

  3. Your File

    Choose a clean copy that is ready to use, or a tracked version that shows every edit we made.

  4. Download

    Follow your project and download your proofread file and invoices from your MotaWord client dashboard, with live chat 24/7.

Proofreading and Editing Pricing

Proofreading starts at $0.06 per word, which is less than full translation, with the same attention to detail we give every translation project. Your price depends on the project size and language, and you see it before you pay.

Proofreading and editing

A final review of text that is already written or translated, by professional linguists in 120+ languages.

$0.06 per word

Human translation

New translation by our professional translators, with editing and proofreading already included.

$0.09 per word

MT + post-editing

Machine translation refined by our professional translators. For high-volume internal content.

$0.06 per word
  • Clean or tracked-changes file: choose a copy that is ready to use, or one that shows every edit we made.

Why Choose MotaWord Proofreading?

The service you trust with your manuscript, thesis or business documents needs linguists who catch every error without changing your voice, a review that keeps terminology and tone consistent, a fair price, and a team that is there when you have a question. MotaWord is the proofreading service that offers all of these: you get access to a global network of experienced human linguists focused on clear, accurate, polished content, and our team is available via live chat 24/7. Your writing is in good hands at MotaWord.

What Our Proofreading Service Covers

Our proofreading service is flexible enough to handle many different types of content. Here are some of the most common ways our clients use it.

Proofreading in 120+ Languages

Our linguists proofread in 120+ languages, in English and in every major language pair. If you need a language we do not yet support, our team can usually add qualified proofreaders within one to two weeks. If your text still needs to be translated, choose the service that matches it.

Personalized Proofreading Services

Personalized Proofreading Services

Not every project fits into a single category, so we also offer personalized proofreading services. We adapt our process to your unique needs, whether you are preparing a quick business email or a lengthy manuscript.

Proofreading by a Second Linguist

Proofreading by a Second Linguist

Proofreading is already part of every MotaWord translation: each project is proofread by a second linguist for consistency and tone. This service brings the same review to content that is already written or translated and only needs a final check.

Proofreading and Editing Guides from the MotaWord Blog

Frequently Asked Questions About Proofreading and Editing

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When we translate, we already include editing and proofreading. This service is for content that is already written or translated and only needs a final review.

Proofreading is the final check of a text: our proofreaders correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and terminology and keep style and tone consistent. Editing, or copyediting, goes deeper: it refines flow, readability and the overall impact of the text. Tell us which one you need when you order.

We can proofread almost anything. Books, novels, theses, dissertations, journal articles, business reports, websites, emails, and medical documents are all covered. If it is written, we can check it.

Yes. We work in 120+ languages. If you need a language we don’t yet support, our team can usually add qualified proofreaders within one to two weeks.

Yes. A translation drafted in-house or by another vendor is a common reason to order proofreading. Our linguists check it for accuracy, tone and consistency and flag anything that reads like a translation instead of original writing. Upload your translation for a proofreading quote.

Proofreading starts at $0.06 per word, which is less than full translation. Your price depends on the project size and language, and we give you the same attention to detail we provide for every translation project.

Yes. You can choose a clean version that is ready to use or a tracked version that shows all the edits we made.

Turnaround depends on the size of your project. Short texts like emails can be ready in hours. Larger projects like books or theses may take up to 72 hours.

Every project is handled by our professional linguists. Our professional linguists bring the experience, cultural knowledge and accuracy that automated tools miss.

Proofreading reviews and corrects an existing text. A certified translation is a new translation by our professional translators, delivered with a signed statement that it is accurate and complete, which USCIS, courts, and universities require. Learn what a certified translation includes.

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