University of North Carolina Press Manuscript Editing Services
University of North Carolina Press is one of the oldest and most respected American university presses, with particular strength in American history, American studies, public health, and social sciences. It publishes books that are expected to endure — manuscripts that make an original argument and make it well enough to remain relevant to the field for years after publication.
Off the Grid Editing prepares manuscripts for UNC Press submissions with attention to the historical rigor, argumentative clarity, and prose quality that the press’s long editorial tradition demands. Our editors work in Chicago style and are experienced in American studies, history, and public health — fields that form the core of UNC Press’s list.
Our Promise
We will ensure that the final draft you receive is completely ready to submit to University of North Carolina Press. We work with you until it is ready or refund your payment in full. That commitment has held since 2002.
Our editors do not have access to your manuscript until an order is placed. Your draft is secure until you decide to proceed.
Manuscript Editing Services for University of North Carolina Press
We offer three levels of manuscript editing depending on what your manuscript needs. Each is described below so you can choose the service that fits where your draft is right now.
Our copy editing service corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, citation formatting, and usage throughout your manuscript. Includes a final proofreading pass. Recommended for authors whose argument and structure are solid and who need a meticulous surface review before submitting to University of North Carolina Press. We apply Chicago Manual of Style throughout.
Our line editing service addresses grammar, syntax, structural coherence, style, and voice — and includes a full copy editing and proofreading pass. Recommended for authors who want sentence-level revision, passive voice reduction, or substantive EFL/ESL correction for a manuscript targeting University of North Carolina Press. The manuscript you receive is complete at every level.
Our proofreading service provides a final review for spelling, punctuation, and typographic errors — for manuscripts that have already been edited and need only a last human pass before submission to University of North Carolina Press. When the writing is done and the deadline is close, this is the right service.
UNC Press manuscripts in American history and American studies are often reviewed by scholars with high standards for archival evidence, historiographical positioning, and the relationship between primary sources and interpretive argument. Our editors attend to the consistency of citation, the clarity of historiographical framing, and the precision of prose these fields demand. If you have questions about which service is right for your manuscript, contact us directly. We respond to every inquiry the same day during business hours.
Manuscript Instant Invoice
Ready to prepare your manuscript for University of North Carolina Press? Use our secure portal to generate an immediate, word-count-based quote and secure your delivery deadline.
Our editors do not have access to your manuscript until an order is placed.
Direct Support
Reach our editorial team directly to discuss your manuscript, your University of North Carolina Press submission timeline, or which service is right for your project. Initial consultations of up to 15 minutes are complimentary.
608-535-6324
editors@offthegridediting.com