Editing for businesses and academics

Your ideas, nearly there publication‑ready.

We turn strong thinking into clear, confident English. Master’s and PhD‑qualified editors refine tone, structure, and clarity while keeping your voice intact, whether your draft began as bullet points, a full manuscript, or an AI‑assisted first pass.

Master’s & PhD-qualified editors Replies within a few hours Support 08:00–19:00 CET

Who we work with

When your name is on it

Consultancies and advisory firms, policy institutes and think tanks, NGOs, universities and research groups, and the analysts, researchers, and communications leads inside them. What they share is documents that have to persuade.

Services

What we do

Every project is handled by a qualified human editor who tailors the work to your audience and your goals. Send us your document, and we’ll help you assess what’s needed.

No.Service

Every figure we charge is on the rates page, in US dollars, with no packages and no tiers.

How it works

From inquiry to edited

01
Tell us about your project
Use the form below or email us. Any state, any stage: messy is fine.
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Hear back within hours
We reply within a few hours, match you with the right editor, and send a clear quote.
03
We edit, you stay in control
Your editor works in Microsoft Word with tracked changes, so every change is visible and reversible, with margin comments where there's a decision only you can make.
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Delivery, plus follow-up
You receive the refined document by the agreed deadline. Questions after delivery are welcome.

What clients say

Their words, unedited

“I’m extremely satisfied … Thank you for the excellent work which is highly appreciated and the very professional service you provide. Sincerely, I have nothing to suggest for further improvement. For me it has been just a great experience. Merci beaucoup!”
Amelie Lefévre · Research Assistant
Many thanks for your excellent services. Again, I’m very satisfied with your editing work.
Hiroshi Nakamura · COO, Family Firm
Great feedback that went over and beyond the editing request.
Luis Fernandez · Communications Manager
On time, world-class service.
Marcel Krajewski · Corporate Strategist
What you have done is something amazing. I really appreciate all efforts you have made. Thanks again!
Chiara Rossi · PhD Candidate
Thank you for thorough feedback with really helpful advice.
Jitendra Singh · Mechanical Engineer
This is the first time using your service. Love it! Thank you so much.
Ekaterina Ivanova · PhD, Astrophysics

Rates

Straightforward hourly rates

No packages and no tiers, and we don’t price per word: a clean draft and a messy one of the same length take very different amounts of time. We charge for an expert’s time, in US dollars.

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

How fast can you turn my document around?

Tell us your deadline when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what’s possible in our first reply. Inquiries are answered within a few hours during support hours (08:00–19:00 CET).

Can you provide an editing certificate?

Yes, at no extra charge. Journals commonly ask for proof that a manuscript has been professionally edited, and institutions, funders, and employers sometimes ask too. Tell us you need one and we’ll issue it with your edited document.

Will editing change my voice?

No. We refine precision, structure, and tone while preserving what makes the writing yours. The goal is your best work, not our rewrite of it.

My draft started life in ChatGPT. Is that a problem?

Not at all; it’s one of our specialties. We edit AI-assisted text so it stays accurate and authentic and reads as unmistakably human, no matter how it was authored.

Will editing guarantee publication, a grade, or a won contract?

No editor can promise acceptance, and you should be wary of one who does. Reviewers, examiners, and clients judge the substance of your work. What we make certain of is that the language never gets in its way, and that your writing represents your thinking at its best.

Is my document confidential?

Yes. Your document is shared only with the editor working on it, and we’re happy to sign an NDA for sensitive material.

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Contact

Tell us what you’re working on

Whatever the state or stage of your document, we’ll match you with the right editor and agree the scope with you before quoting.

hello@refineryediting.com

We respond within a few hours.
Support hours: 08:00–19:00 CET.

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