ProjectK pairs your novel with three specialist editors working in sequence, at one fixed price. See exactly how we would edit your book with a free sample.
Up to 3,000 words · 2-day turnaround · no commitment
20+
Years of Experience
3
Editors on the Team
475,086
Words Edited, Year-to-Date 2026
2 Days
Sample Edit Turnaround
From big-picture story work to the final polish, each pass is handled by the editor who does it best.
Premium Tier
Structure, pacing, character arcs, and plot. The deepest edit, with a full editorial assessment.
All Tiers
Clarity, consistency, and correctness at the sentence level, with your voice fully intact.
Standard Tier
A professional reader's take on engagement, pacing, and genre fit, with structured feedback.
All Tiers
The final pass: continuity, spelling, punctuation, and formatting before you publish.
Your manuscript moves through three editors in a planned sequence, where one editor builds on the work of the last. Just like a traditional publishing house.
That isn't accidental either. Like writers, even the best editor can't do it all alone. Blind spots are what make us human, and that's why we work as a team to cover them.
We want what you want: a great story.
How do we make that happen? By taking the time to understand your needs. We build a plan around your goals, structuring our edits and feedback with your objectives in mind.
When we say “we care about your story,” it isn't lip service. After we're done, we don't disappear. We keep in touch to ensure you're satisfied and confident. Even after the project is complete, we go above and beyond to help any way we can.
Offering a free sample edit is so much more than checking for quality. It's your chance to see how we communicate and think about your story. See how we approach editing your story and elevate your work without stepping on the vision.
Finding a good editor is important, but finding an editor who understands you and your story is infinitely more valuable. That's the gold standard we aim for with every client.
See it for yourself on your manuscript. Request your sample edit by completing the form below.
Our process is simple and transparent. Everything is discussed and agreed upon beforehand. Then we back up our words with a signed contract that clearly states the scope, price, timeline, revisions, and definitions.
Say goodbye to hourly meters, scope creep, surprise invoices, and complications.
If you want a specialist editor, it's often impractical to hire more than one. Instead of sacrificing one editor to afford another, now you can get both their services.
Your story deserves serious book editing services; it shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg to get it.
1 Applicable only if the client selected an editing package with developmental editing.
My jaw dropped at the depth of what ProjectK provided. I'm so impressed and I'm already looking forward to working with them again. They gained a loyal fan for life. 10/10 Experience.
A.M. was an exciting client to work with because of the scope of the project. He was about to publish the third and final book of his first trilogy. Writing a well-structured trilogy is a challenge, so he approached us for our developmental editing services. We worked with him on every level: our copy editor and proofreader sharpened his prose, while Matthew, our developmental editor, put in the groundwork to improve A.M.'s story.
ProjectK Publishing provided invaluable insight. They opened up the world in ways I hadn't fully considered, making the story more accessible without losing its soul.
Gourab Koley
The Misery Market Pt.1
We reached out to Gourab on Reddit. His book concept was exciting, and we were genuinely drawn to the cover. At first, his needs were limited to a proofreading pass. But our comments revealed more, and he was quick to sign on for further work. Our copy editor did outstanding work for Gourab, while the rest of the team provided an in-depth report on his manuscript.
The feedback I received was spot on. As it's my first book, his guidance was pivotal in making me understand how to approach the story. Very happy with his services.
Bobby D'Buze
Blades & Blood — The Way of the World
Bobby reached out to us like so many writers about to self-publish their first story. He was certain he needed an unbiased set of eyes on his work, but wanted a professional, which is exactly what we're here for. Our developmental editor provided him with a detailed editorial assessment and key guidance for the manuscript and the series he has planned.
Send up to 3,000 words. Within two days you get them back edited, with tracked changes and comments, so you see exactly how we work before committing.
We confirm the level of editing your manuscript needs and give you a fixed price and timeline in writing, backed by a signable contract.
Your manuscript moves through all three editors, each edit explained in-document. You approve or deny every change; the story stays yours.
Straight answers on the kinds of editing, so you know exactly what your manuscript needs.
Developmental, line, copy, and proofreading, and how to tell which one your manuscript actually needs.
Read the guide → Copy EditingWhat a copy edit fixes, what it leaves alone, and why it's the foundation of a clean manuscript.
Read the guide → Line EditingHow line editing sharpens rhythm, tone, and flow at the sentence level, above the mechanics.
Read the guide →The free sample edit covers up to 3,000 words of your manuscript.
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Request a free sample edit, up to 3,000 words, returned within two days, with no obligation to continue. See exactly what we do and how we do it before you commit to anything.
Still have questions? We're easy to reach and happy to talk through anything before you decide.