Academic writing and English language editing services

Authors who feel that their manuscript may benefit from additional academic writing or language editing support prior to submission are encouraged to seek out such services at their host institutions, engage with colleagues and subject matter experts, and/or consider professional English language editing vendors.

Several experienced companies provide professional language editing services to psychologists worldwide.

Please note that use of these services is not mandatory for publication in an APA journal, and APA does not endorse or take responsibility for these service providers.

Use of one or more such services does not guarantee selection for peer review, manuscript acceptance, or preference for publication in any APA journal.

These professional language editing service providers offer discounts to APA authors.

• Academic Language Experts (ALE)opens in new window
  Academic Language Experts provides academic language and publication support services to authors to help them prepare their research for publication with leading academic publishers and in respected journals around the world.
  APA authors: 10% discount on all editing services; 5% discount on all translation projects
• Accdon (LetPub)opens in new window
  LetPub, the editing brand of Boston-based Accdon LLC, is the only author services company founded and run by American research scientists. LetPub provides expert subject-specific editing (language & scientific), translation, artwork assistance, plagiarism checking, and research communication services.
  APA authors: 15% discount on all services
• American Journal Experts (AJE)opens in new window
  Designed for academic, scientific, and medical research papers, manuscripts, and journal articles, AJE provides English editing and manuscript services by experts in your area of study.
  APA authors: 15% discount on all services
• Editageopens in new window
  Editage provides expert subject-specific editing, technical review assistance, professional design and artwork, software-based plagiarism audit, and research communication solutions.
  APA authors: 15% discount on all services
• Editing Pressopens in new window
  Editing Press is a collective of academics who provide editorial services, including general proofreading and thorough editing, to fellow academics and researchers at all levels. 
  APA authors: 25% discount on all services
  Asylum seekers and refugees: Pro bono for general proofreading
• International Science Editingopens in new window
  International Science Editing provides an extensive range of services to authors, including English language editing, illustration services, and translation services.
  APA authors: 15% discount on basic editing rates and graphics service; 20% discount on intermediate editing rates