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title: Average Turnaround Times
description: "Turnaround times can vary significantly by team member, service, and complexity of the manuscript. The following times have been averaged from our historical data. If you have a hard deadline, please [inquire with individual team members](https://www.bluepenbooks.com/help/deadline-inquiries/) before booking your service.…"
url: "https://www.bluepenbooks.com/help/average-turnaround-times/"
updated: "2023-10-22"
category: Blue Pen Services
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# Average Turnaround Times

Turnaround times can vary significantly by team member, service, and complexity of the manuscript. The following times have been averaged from our historical data. If you have a hard deadline, please [inquire with individual team members](https://www.bluepenbooks.com/help/deadline-inquiries/) before booking your service.

These turnaround times are based on 80,000 words.

- Developmental Editing: 45 days
- Manuscript Critique: 35 days
- Line Editing: 60 days
- Proofreading: 35 days
- Cover Design: 30 days
- Interior Layout: 35 days

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