Prices per word
English editing
4 to 5 cents per word in US dollar
18 to 25 cents per word in Brazilian Reais
Translation of Portuguese to English
6 to 7 cents per word in US dollar
29 to 36 cents per word in Brazilian Reais
Email your manuscript for an exact quote!
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Very short (less than 100 words) or complicated texts may cost more than the advertised price per word.
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The price depends on the quality of the original language, the length of the text, the subject matter, and the deadline.
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References and figures are usually excluded from the word count; however, please include them as these data facilitate the translation/revision of the text.
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Mention that you need an official invoice (nota fiscal) when you request a quote.
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Editing or translation of a manuscript is normally completed in about a week. Faster turnaround is usually available at a 25% higher cost.
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Payment through PIX, bank transfer, or PayPal is expected before the final version of the manuscript is sent unless arrangements are made when the quote is accepted.
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A certificate attesting to the edit or translation is always provided to certify that a native English-speaking professional editor reviewed the manuscript.
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Your information, data, and manuscript remain confidential and are never shared.
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Please send files in MS Word, as track changes are always used to show edits.
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If the manuscript to be edited was originally written in Portuguese and translated, please send the Portuguese version to assist with the English revision.
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Please include the list of references, the figures, and the tables, as they help to understand the article for a better translation or revision.
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Papers will be edited or translated into American English (US) except when the author indicates another form of English is required.
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Verify technical, field-specific words before submitting for English review. For translations, verify the technical words after the translation.
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My services are guaranteed - if the article is rejected because of English, I will do another edit free of charge.
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If the journal asks for additions to the manuscript, I will re-edit the article at a discounted rate that considers only the new text.