Human Editorial Services

Expert eyes on
every word.

For researchers who want the precision of AI tools combined with the judgement of a PhD-level scientific editor. Every service is personally reviewed and returned by our founder.

Currently accepting new clients  ·  Turnaround guaranteed
Traditional editing
A human editor works from scratch
Thorough, but slow and expensive. A professional scientific edit typically takes 5–10 days and costs $300–$1,500. The editor has no context about your field unless you provide it.
AI-only tools
Fast, but without human judgement
Excellent for structure and language patterns, but can miss field-specific nuance, tone mismatches, and the subtle signals that flag a manuscript as coming from a confident researcher.
✦  The Science Editorium approach
AI-assisted editing reviewed by a PhD scientific editor
Our tools generate a strong first draft in seconds. A human editor — our founder, with a PhD in Chemistry and years of academic publishing experience — then reviews, refines, and returns the work with explanatory notes. You get the speed of AI and the precision of human expertise, at a fraction of traditional editing costs.
How it works

From submission to polished output

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Purchase your service
Select the service that fits your needs and complete payment via Stripe. You'll receive an immediate confirmation with submission instructions.
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Submit your materials
Upload your document and any relevant context — target journal, field, specific concerns — via our secure submission form.
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Expert review
Our founder personally reviews your submission, applies AI-assisted analysis, and refines the output with their editorial expertise.
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Receive your work
Your edited document is returned within the guaranteed turnaround, with tracked changes and editorial notes explaining every significant decision.
Choose your service

Three ways we can help you publish

Entry · Best for first submissions
Cover Letter Review
A professionally edited, personalised cover letter that gives your manuscript the strongest possible introduction to journal editors.
$49
USD · one-time
48-hour turnaround guaranteed
✓ AI-generated draft reviewed and refined by a PhD editor
✓ Personalised to your target journal and manuscript
✓ Correct tone, structure, and journal fit paragraph
✓ Editorial notes explaining key changes
✓ One round of revisions included
Purchase — $49 USD
Most popular
Core · Best for journal submissions
Manuscript Language Edit
Expert language editing for grammar, clarity, academic tone, and consistency — with tracked changes and editorial commentary throughout.
$199
USD · up to 4,000 words  ·  $299 up to 8,000 words
5 business day turnaround guaranteed
✓ Full manuscript section or complete short paper
✓ Grammar, clarity, flow, and academic tone
✓ British, American, or Australian English
✓ Tracked changes throughout
✓ Detailed editorial comments
✓ One round of clarification questions
Purchase
Premium · Limited availability
Full Structural Edit
A comprehensive editorial review covering argument, structure, logic, language, and presentation — for researchers who want every element of their manuscript to be as strong as possible.
$499
USD · complete manuscript up to 10,000 words
10 business day turnaround guaranteed
✓ Everything in Language Edit
✓ Argument and logical flow review
✓ Section structure and ordering
✓ Abstract and introduction assessment
✓ 1-page editorial summary with recommendations
✓ Journal suitability advice
✓ Limited to 4 slots per month
Purchase — $499 USD
What you receive

Every service includes more than editing

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Tracked changes
Every edit is visible in your document using standard tracked changes. Accept, reject, or review each one — you remain in complete control of your manuscript.
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Editorial commentary
Margin comments throughout explain significant decisions. You learn why changes were made, not just what changed — making you a stronger writer for future submissions.
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PhD-level expertise
Every service is personally reviewed by our founder — a published researcher with a PhD in Chemistry, editorial experience across disciplines, and a deep understanding of what journals expect.
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Confidentiality guaranteed
Your unpublished research is treated with complete confidentiality. We do not share, reference, or use your work for any purpose beyond the service you've commissioned.
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Guaranteed turnaround
We commit to the turnaround time stated for each service. If we can't deliver within the guaranteed timeframe, you receive a full refund — no questions asked.
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Revision round included
If anything in the returned work doesn't meet your expectations, you're entitled to one round of revisions at no additional cost. We're not done until you're satisfied.
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I review every service personally. Not because I have to — because I believe the expertise behind these tools matters, and you deserve to know that a real scientist and editor is looking at your work before it goes to a journal.
Founder, The Science Editorium
PhD in Chemistry · Academic Publisher · Scientific Editor · Secondary Science Teacher

Common questions

How is this different from using the AI tools myself?
The AI tools give you an excellent draft in seconds. The human editing services add a layer of expert judgement — field awareness, tone calibration, journal-specific conventions — that AI alone can't reliably provide. Think of it as AI doing the heavy lifting and a human editor making it publication-ready.
Do I need to be a subscriber to use the editing services?
No. The editing services are available to everyone, whether or not you have a Science Editorium subscription. That said, using the AI tools to generate a first draft before submitting for human review typically produces a stronger final result.
What format should I submit my document in?
We accept Word (.docx), Google Docs links, and plain text. PDF submissions are accepted for review-only services. We return all edited documents as .docx files with tracked changes.
What if my manuscript is longer than the word limit?
Contact us before purchasing at editor@scienceeditorium.com and we'll provide a custom quote for longer manuscripts. For the Language Edit, manuscripts over 8,000 words are priced at $0.035 per word.
Is my unpublished research kept confidential?
Completely. We treat all submitted materials as strictly confidential. We do not retain copies of your work after the service is complete, and we do not share, reference, or use your research for any purpose. If required for your institution, we can sign a non-disclosure agreement before you submit.
Can I get an invoice for my institution or grant?
Yes. Stripe automatically generates a receipt for every transaction. For formal institutional invoices or purchase orders, contact us at editor@scienceeditorium.com before purchasing and we'll arrange it.
What is the revision policy?
Every service includes one round of revisions. If the returned work doesn't meet the scope of what was commissioned, let us know within 7 days and we'll revise at no extra cost. Revisions for new requirements or scope changes outside the original brief may incur an additional fee.

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