English editing · Tokyo, Japan · since 1987
Editing that survives
peer review.
Three levels of English editing, priced per word and quoted before the work starts. Every manuscript is read by a subject-matter STEM editor in Tokyo, then by a named senior reviewer.
Kō — the proofreading seal
“Forte’s editing services enhanced the clarity and rigour of our manuscript, helping my research meet the highest publication standards.”
Paul Davison
Ericsson Laboratories
Rates
Three levels of editing.
Two checks by human experts at every level.
Your order is priced per word and quoted in full before any editing begins, and there is no surcharge based on the subject matter. Short documents are charged at a flat rate.
JUST THE BASICS
Lite Editing
8.80 円 per word
This editing service only covers basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation. More substantial editing is not included.
250 words or less
2,200 円 flat
Delivery
3 business days
251 words or more
8.80 円 / word
Delivery
from 2 business days
MORE THAN JUST THE BASICS
Elite Editing
13.75 円 per word
One re-proofread before submission is included. After submission, the charge for revised manuscripts is ¥13.75 / word.
Minimum charge
8,250 円
600 words or less
8,250 円
Delivery
3 business days
601 words or more
13.75 円 / word
Figure editing
2,750 円 / 1–10
Table editing
2,750 円 / 11–30
A FULL YEAR OF EDITING SUPPORT
Editing 365
19.25 円 per word
Free re-editing for 365 days. Revision exceeding 20% of the manuscript will be charged ¥19.25 / word.
600 words or less
11,550 円
Delivery
3 business days
601 words or more
19.25 円 / word
Figure editing
3,850 円 / 1–10
Table editing
3,850 円 / 11–30
Rush options
Available for every level
Express
Price + 25%
Up to 600 words — 3 business days
601 words and over — within 5 business days
250 words or less at 2,200 円 — no extra charge
Order placed before 16:00 JST
One-day service
Price + 100%
Documents of 600 words or less only
Order placed before 16:00 JST
Four-hour service
Price + 200%
Documents of 600 words or less only
Order placed before 16:00 JST
Standard delivery is one week, but is adjusted based on the job volume and requested deadline.
Payments via company budgets, public grants, research funds, or personal accounts are accepted.
First order
10% off your first manuscript
First time using Forte? Your first abstract is quoted at a reduced rate. The discount is automatically applied in the instant quote — there is no code to remember and nothing to claim afterwards.
What a first order includes
- Two checks by human experts
- A certificate of editing when requested
- Questions answered for 30 days after delivery
- No charge for a re-check of our own corrections
Author Support Services
FORTE is more than just a translation company
Abstract creation
A clear, concise abstract that highlights the key points of your research.
Native check letter
A signed statement confirming that your manuscript has been checked by a native English speaker.
Plagiarism Check Advice
Guidance on plagiarism check results and identifying text that may need attention.
Response to reviewers
Clear, professional English to help you respond effectively to reviewer comments.
Check instructions to authors
Make sure your manuscript meets your target journal’s submission requirements.
Journal proxy submission
We handle the submission process for you, from start to finish.
Grant application edit
Clear, persuasive English to help your research proposal make a strong impression.
Other academic documents
Professional English editing for dissertations, syllabi, CVs, recommendation letters, and more.
Audio file creation
A professional recording to help you rehearse your presentation or narrate your video.
Cover letter creation
A clear, concise cover letter that makes a strong first impression on the editor.
Peer review comment check
Make sure your responses clearly address the concerns raised by reviewers.
Presentation rehearsal
Practice your presentation with a professional native English speaker and build your confidence.
Why researchers choose Forte
Service that stands apart
This comparison shows how FORTE is clearly unique and why researchers have made us a trusted leader is science communication.
Criterion
Typical alternative
Editing accuracy
Depth of language precision and consistency
Two checks by human experts on every job – main editor and then senior quality control expert
One pass, often with a software check standing in for the second
Subject-matter expertise
Who actually edits the paper
A STEM editor from your own field, named on the job
A general science editor; not a specialist
Submission support
How the paper is prepared for submission
Formatted to the house style of the journal you name
Follows a generic style guide
Editorial transparency
What you get back
Every change is visible, and you know who edited the work
Clean copy with changes accepted
Turnaround efficiency
How fast, and what it costs to go faster
From 2 business days; rush tiers from 4 hours
2 to 7 days, often with no express services
Why researchers choose Forte
Second-to-none service and exceptional value
Native English expertise
The assigned native English editors are subject-matter experts who meet FORTE's rigorous selection criteria.
Publication-ready
Your text is edited to meet the standards expected by international journals, and tailored to the conventions of your discipline.
Fast and flexible
Same day and 4-hour services are available for authors in a hurry.
Certified data protection
ISO 9001:2015 quality management and Privacy Mark handling of your unpublished data.
Tailored support
Editors are always available during regular business hours to offer personalized answers to your questions or concerns.
Expert English editing by Forte
Premium editing for academics,
researchers, doctors and engineers.
Our team of highly qualified editors — native English speakers with advanced degrees and publishing experience — specialises in turning complex technical content into clear, precise and impactful writing.
Clarity. Accuracy. Excellence.
More than proofreading:
editing that strengthens your paper.
We refine your manuscript for syntax, flow, and readability—strengthening the language, sharpening the argument, and ensuring your research is communicated with clarity and impact. With FORTE’s editors, polished, flawless English ensures your science gets the attention it deserves.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about editing
Research papers and manuscripts, abstracts, response letters to reviewers, cover letters, grant applications, theses and dissertations, syllabi, CVs and the letters a university or a journal asks you for. If a document is written in English by a researcher, we edit it.
Proofreading stops at grammar, spelling and punctuation. Editing goes into structure, terminology and argument: the order of the sections, whether a claim is supported where it is made, and whether the paper reads to the audience the journal actually has. Editing Lite is proofreading; Elite and 365 are editing.
Your paper is assigned to an editor from your own field. Many hold PhDs or MDs, some serve as journal reviewers, and all have been through the same selection and training. When you ask for an estimate you can state what background the editor should have, and we match the assignment to it.
Every employee and every external partner signs a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. Access to a file is limited to the assigned editor and the assigned reviewer, and the assignment is logged. Forte holds the Privacy Mark for personal information management and works under ISO 9001:2015. If you would like an agreement executed directly with you, write to confidentiality@forte-science.co.jp.
Yes, for thirty days after delivery. Communication runs through your coordinator rather than directly to the editor’s inbox, which is what lets us keep the editor working on manuscripts and still get you a substantive answer — the coordinator carries the question to the person who made the change and brings back their reasoning.
Yes. The certificate names the document and states that it was edited by a native English speaker, which is what journals ask for. It is issued on request at no extra charge, and a first order includes it.
Where we are
Shinjuku, Tokyo,
since 1987
A-Front Shinjuku Green 5F
2-8-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
03-3353-3545 · weekdays 9:00–18:00 JST
inquiry@fortescience.com
品質は、東京で。
Discover your FORTE, with professional English editing