FAQs

What content do you edit?

We edit a wide range of content written in English: academic papers, job applications and CVs, business websites and more! For more details, Explore Services.

How do I know how many words my manuscript has?

To find out how long your manuscript is in words, open Microsoft Word (this works for online MS Word too!) and select your text (press Ctrl+A to select everything if applicable); then, go to Review -> Proofing -> Word Count (tick the box "Include textboxes, footnotes and endnotes" if applicable): the number next to "Words:" is your word count! Easy, isn't it?

​There are other ways editors might determine the length of a text (or ask you to do so), including counting the number of pages and the number of characters (both of which you do as per the process above). A quite old-fashioned unit of measurement is the cartella editoriale, also known as "standard page"; mostly used in Italy and thankfully becoming extinct, it refers to the length of 1500 (cartella commerciale) or 1800 (cartella editoriale) characters including spaces, which roughly amounts to 250 or 300 words, respectively. An awkward unit to convert and measure (and base pricing on) that is comparable to the US and UK measurement systems in relation to the much more intuitive metric system.

I have an essay that could really use English language proofreading. How much does it cost?

We offer different academic services tailored to your time constraints and the extent of editing required. Visit the Pricing page for more information on prices or send us your manuscript to get a quote.

What document formats do you accept?

We edit word documents (.doc, .docx). You can send us a sample of your text in this format by using the form on the Get a Quote page.

If you accept to enlist our services, you will need to send us you manuscript formatted as follows:

- Word .doc or .docx files;

- Margins: 2 cm;

- Spacing: 1.5-spaced;

- Font: 11-point Palatino Linotype or Times New Roman font.

I have a project but cannot quite explain it in a few words using your online form. Can you still help?

Of course! Send us an email at insandouts.enservices@gmail.com to use as many words as you want! You can also attach a sample of what you've been working on so that we get a better idea. If you'd prefer to talk about it, get in touch to book a free consultation.

What happens if the publisher refuses to publish my academic paper after I've used your editing services?

If your paper is rejected because of language errors, let us know and we'll either re-edit your paper free of charge or issue a full refund. You'll just need to email us the rejection slip and the submitted paper along with all reviewer comments. Please note that if you have further edited or otherwise modified the text before submission to the publisher, this policy will not apply. See General Terms.

Do you guarantee I'll be published?

As publication decisions rest with publishers, enlisting our services does not guarantee publication, though of course, ensuring the English of your text is up to scratch is crucial to increasing your chances.

Who are your services for?

Ins & Outs provides editorial services for professionals, academics and students alike. You may be working in any field and your manuscript may be about any topic; our work consists in improving the English of your text, including its grammar and syntax.