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Substantive Editing

Designed for Top Indexed journal publication, our Substantive Editing service offers extensive content enhancement and comprehensive journal revision support.

Substantive editing team reviewing a manuscript

Exclusive with APC’s Editing Services

  • “Two-Editor” System
  • Subject-Area Matching
  • Support through Publication
  • 365-day revision support
Exclusive with APC’s Editing Services

Built for Top Indexed Journal Publication

Every manuscript is handled by two experienced native English-speaking editors with PhD/Masters qualifications, matched precisely to your subject area, and supported all the way through publication.

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Two-Editor System

“Two-Editor” System

Your manuscript is reviewed by two experienced editors. All our editors are native English speakers with PhD/Masters to ensure language and subject matter accuracy.

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Subject Matching

Specialized Subject-Area Matching

3-tier matching ensures your manuscript is edited by experts in your exact field , neurosurgery papers go to neurosurgery experts, not general medicine or surgery experts.

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End-to-End

Support You through Publication

Submit effortlessly with our comprehensive services: journal formatting, word count reduction, cover letter, Certificate of Editing, and 365-day revision support.

Money Back Guarantee

“Money Back Guarantee” guarantees that a manuscript edited by us will never be rejected on the basis of poor language. On a rare occasion if rejection occurs, we will take full responsibility of re-editing the paper for resubmission at no additional cost. Our stringent systems and processes, professional editors, and in-house quality management system help us in delivering this promise to our authors.

Included At No Extra Cost

7 Free Value-Adds. Zero Compromises.

Every Substantive Editing order ships with a premium toolkit , designed to get your manuscript submission-ready from day one.

Limited-Time FREE
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Rejection Shield

Our signature protection against journal rejections , helping you respond to reviewers, revise, and reformat your paper for a new journal, all at no extra cost for a full year.

  • 30%Content additions covered
  • 20%Revisions covered
  • 99%Revision scenarios met
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Expert Q&A

Unlimited questions and clarifications for 365 days after delivery.

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Cover Letter

A customized letter that highlights your research's novelty and impact.

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Certificate of Editing

Proof of professional editing by native English-speaking experts.

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Journal Formatting

Formatted to match your target journal's submission guidelines.

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Word Count Reduction

Up to 20% trimmed for free if your paper exceeds the journal limit.

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Manuscript Rate Card

An in-depth 4-page report analyzing your manuscript's strengths.

3-in-1 Manuscript Review Pack

At Just $99

Get 3 reports for the price of one , Plagiarism Check by iThenticate, Technical Check Report, and AI Content Detection Report , all for just $99.

REPORT 01
Plagiarism Report by iThenticate

Ensure your work is original. Our plagiarism check compares your manuscript against 190 million journal articles, 47 billion web pages, and over 200 million open-access articles to provide an accurate similarity score.

REPORT 02
AI Content Detection Report

Protect your manuscript’s integrity. Our tool scans for AI-generated text from sources like ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Bing, offering precise analysis to ensure your work is free from unintended AI content.

REPORT 03
Technical Check Report

Make sure your manuscript is submission-ready. We review 25+ key criteria such as structure, formatting, references, and journal-specific requirements to ensure your manuscript meets the highest standards.

VIP EDITOR PACK

Starts at $50 for 3000 words

Receive tailored editing from our top-rated editors, known for their proven track record in accurately interpreting authors' intent and popularity among loyal clients.

  • Highest-rated editors + Publication Readiness Report
  • Get the highest-rated editors to work on your manuscript
  • Receive an exclusive report with detailed suggestions to improve your paper
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200K+ authors assisted

in 125 countries

All subject areas covered

Medical, Lifesciences, Economics, Arts, Physical Sciences & Engg.

24 hour availability

Support whenever you need it

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Editing Samples

Select a subject area to preview a sample of our Substantive Editing work.

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Proven Results

Successfully Published Papers

Nature
IF 36.1
Structures of the multidrug exporter AcrB reveal a proximal multisite drug-binding pocket

Author: Kunihiko Nishino

Publisher: Nature Publishing Group

Journal: Nature

Nature
IF 36.1
Frequent inactivation of A20 in B-cell lymphomas

Author: Motohiro Kato

Publisher: Nature Publishing Group

Journal: Nature

Angew. Chem.
IF 16.1
Exchange of CO2 with CO as Reactant Switches Selectivity in Photoreduction on Co–ZrO2 from C1–3 Paraffin to Small Olefins

Author: Izumi Yasuo

Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Client Voices

Our Happy Customers

APC has been very consistent with good results. I admire their effort and I am grateful for the support.

Stylianos Kampakis
Stylianos Kampakis PhD, Computer Science
University College London

I'm glad you changed my paper into a professionally written paper. I'm quite pleased that APC will be my first preference if I'd...

Cleidson Castro
Cleidson Castro PhD Student in Physics
Universidade Federal Fluminense

Our experience with APC has been excellent. The editors bring strong subject matter expertise and deliver work that is consistently...

Dewi Rahmawati
Dewi Rahmawati Instructor/Lecturer
Universitas Mulawarman
Got Questions?

FAQs

Simply click “Get A Quote”, select your service and word count, and upload your manuscript in Word, LaTeX, or PDF format. You will receive confirmation and a dedicated project manager will guide you from there.
Rejection Shield protects your manuscript from journal rejections. Our experienced editors help you revise your manuscript according to peer reviewer comments, edit your response letter, provide a new cover letter, and reformat your paper for a new journal if needed. The service covers 30% additions and 20% revisions, meeting the demands of 99% of journal revisions, and is valid for 365 days.
Substantive Editing is ideal for authors preparing manuscripts for SCI and high-impact journals who need more than language correction , it addresses content development, logical flow, structure, and full journal revision support.
Pricing is based on your word count and chosen delivery timeline. Upload your document or enter your word count on our quote page for an instant estimate, or contact our team for a tailored quote.
Yes. With our VIP Editor Pack you can request a specific top-rated editor. Subject-area matching already ensures your manuscript goes to an expert in your exact field.
Every manuscript is handled by two native English-speaking editors with PhD/Masters qualifications, supported by a 3-tier subject-area matching system, an in-house quality management process, and our Money Back Guarantee.

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