How much does Torah editing cost?

It depends on the length of the work, its state and the kind of editing it needs. Some editors charge by the page, some by the hour and some by the project. Each editor's profile shows their rates, and you can ask them for a quote directly.

What is the difference between Torah editing and proofreading?

Proofreading corrects spelling, punctuation and typing mistakes. Torah editing works on the content itself: the order of ideas, the clarity of the argument, the sources and a consistent style.

Can I work with a Torah editor remotely?

Yes. Most Torah editors work with authors by e-mail and phone, on files or on a scanned manuscript, wherever they are.

I am a Torah editor – how do I join?

Open a free account, fill in a professional profile with your specialisations and rates, and publish it. Authors and institutions will be able to find you and contact you directly.

Torah editing

Torah editors – editing for seforim

A Torah editor does far more than proofread: they know the language of the poskim and the commentators, put the argument of a sugya in order, check every source and see the author through to a book ready for print. Shulchan Orech brings together editors for whom this is the trade – for authors, yeshivas, institutions and publishers.

Browse the editors' profiles, see what each one specialises in, which languages they work in and what they charge, and contact them directly – no middleman and no commission.

Torah editors on Shulchan Orech

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Harav שלמה שפירא
ירושלים, IsraelAvailable
עורך בעל נסיון רב בתחום. עריכה לשונית. חלוקה למאמרים וסימנים. בניית קונסטרוקציה חדשה לחומר לא גמור. כותרות משנה. מפתחות.
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What does Torah editing cover?

Structural editing: organising the material into chapters and sections, a clear line of argument and subheadings, and completing unfinished material.

Source checking: verifying references, completing citations and checking quotations against the original.

Language editing: clear wording, consistent spelling, abbreviations and punctuation, while keeping the author's own voice.

Preparing for print: indexes, table of contents, title pages and a final proofread before printing.

Who needs a Torah editor?

Authors bringing out a first book or a new edition, yeshivas and kollels publishing collections of chiddushim, institutions and publishing houses, and anyone bringing their teachers' manuscripts or a family legacy to print.

How to choose a Torah editor

Look at the fields the editor specialises in – halacha, Gemara, Chassidus, machshava, responsa – and at the books they have edited. Every editor's profile on Shulchan Orech shows their specialisations, languages, rates and links to past work, so you can compare before you get in touch.

Questions about Torah editing

How much does Torah editing cost?: It depends on the length of the work, its state and the kind of editing it needs. Some editors charge by the page, some by the hour and some by the project. Each editor's profile shows their rates, and you can ask them for a quote directly.
What is the difference between Torah editing and proofreading?: Proofreading corrects spelling, punctuation and typing mistakes. Torah editing works on the content itself: the order of ideas, the clarity of the argument, the sources and a consistent style.
Can I work with a Torah editor remotely?: Yes. Most Torah editors work with authors by e-mail and phone, on files or on a scanned manuscript, wherever they are.
I am a Torah editor – how do I join?: Open a free account, fill in a professional profile with your specialisations and rates, and publish it. Authors and institutions will be able to find you and contact you directly.

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