manuscript typing

Manuscript Transcription, Editing & Proofreading Services

We provide professional manuscript transcription services for authors, publishers, and individuals working on personal or published writing projects.

We’ve supported a wide range of manuscripts across many genres, including:

  • Fantasy novels

  • Children’s stories

  • Wartime accounts, diaries, and historical writing

  • Autobiographies and memoirs

  • Poetry collections

We understand how much time, thought, and emotional investment goes into creating a manuscript. Our role is to handle your work with care, accuracy, and respect — helping you move from raw material to a clean, editable manuscript ready for the next stage.

From Raw Material to Publisher-Ready Text

We can work from:

  • Audio dictation or voice notes

  • Handwritten manuscripts

  • Typed drafts requiring reformatting, editing, or proofreading

Your manuscript will be carefully transcribed, clearly set out, and professionally punctuated. Where required, we can also research and verify place names, people, and references to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The result is a polished, editable document suitable for:

  • Submission to a publisher

  • Self-publishing preparation

  • Personal archiving or family records

Editing & Proofreading Support

In addition to transcription, we are formally qualified in editing and proofreading, allowing us to support your manuscript beyond basic typing.

This can include:

  • Grammar and punctuation correction

  • Formatting consistency

  • Light stylistic refinement (by agreement)

  • Preparing manuscripts for submission or production

We’re happy to discuss the level of support you’d like — from pure transcription through to light editorial assistance.

Why Choose Outsource Typing?

  • Experienced with creative and historical manuscripts

  • High accuracy and attention to detail

  • Respectful handling of personal and sensitive material

  • Flexible support for one-off or long-term projects

  • UK-based, professional, and approachable

Get a Quote

Every manuscript is different. To request a quote or discuss your project, please get in touch:

📩 enquiries@outsource-typing.com

Client Feedback

“Fiona provides an excellent secretarial and administration service. I had a complex project involving old family records and correspondence, and Fiona tackled this with great skill and commitment. Costs are very reasonable and accuracy is high. The service is prompt, flexible, and clearly developed from years of experience. I will ask for her help again without hesitation.”

“I was so lucky to find Outsource Typing when I needed manuscript typing. Fiona and her team did a sterling job and were a pleasure to deal with. I have no hesitation in recommending this company. Thank you for the excellent customer service.”

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