Pre-acceptance English-language editing

Authors for whom English is a second language may choose to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission or during the review process.

English-language editing will:

• Improve grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Improve clarity and resolve any ambiguity caused by poor phrasing
• Improve word-choice and ensure that the tone of the language is appropriate for an academic journal.  

For the convenience of authors the following is a list of suppliers of editing services (in no order of preference):

• International Science Editing
• Write Science Right
• Cambridge Language Consultants (subjects other than life sciences)/Genedits (life sciences)  

Authors wishing to use a professional English-language editing service should make contact and arrange payment with the editing service of their choice directly.

Use of an English-language editing supplier listed here is not mandatory, and will not guarantee acceptance or preference for publication in a Blackwell Publishing journal.

Disclaimer:
The editing services listed here are not associated with Blackwell Publishing, nor any journal published by Blackwell Publishing, and Blackwell Publishing does not receive any commission or other benefit from the editing service in exchange for this listing. All services acquired from an editing service are at the author's own expense and risk, and Blackwell Publishing has no part in the selection of the editing service or the interaction between the author and the supplier. Accordingly, Blackwell Publishing does not endorse and accepts no responsibility or liability for any services provided by the editing services, nor do we imply any guarantees, warranties or representations about their content or accuracy.