LUMINA EDITORS

Professional Support for Academic Publishing


Mission: Where great ideas become unforgettable words.

Vision: To become the trusted destination where ideas are transformed into influential voices that educate, inspire, and shape the future.

At Lumina we help authors, researchers, students, and professionals transform their ideas into publication-ready articles. We offer services from concept development and manuscript preparation to professional editing, proofreading, formatting, journal selection, and submission support. Whether you are preparing a scholarly article, dissertation, business publication, or professional paper, we work closely with you to enhance clarity and ensure your work meets publication standards. We believe great ideas deserve to be shared. By combining editorial expertise with personalized support, we help authors navigate the often-complex publication process with confidence, professionalism, and integrity. Join our Lumina community today.

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PILOT

$199

For confident writers who need formatting and structure

  • Title page, spacing & margins
  • Abstract, body & references review
  • Errors highlighted (not corrected)
  • Up to 10 pages · 5–7 days

What’s included:

  • Line-by-line APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, IEEE, and AMA review
  • Formatting corrections (font, spacing, margins)
  • Review of title page, main body, abstract, and references
  • Highlighting of all formatting issues

What you get:

  • Annotated document with comments
  • Clear list of formatting issues
  • Guidance for corrections

Who this is for:

  • Students submitting academic papers
  • Writers confident in their content but unsure about formatting

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 10 pages
  • Turnaround time: 5–7 business days

Important:

  • We highlight issues but do not correct them
  • This package does not guarantee publication

COMPASS

$299

For authors struggling with citations and references

  • Everything in PILOT
  • In-text citations & references correction
  • Cross-referencing consistency
  • Check citations against references
  • Up to 10 pages · 5–7 days

What’s included:

  • Everything included in PILOT
  • Review of in-text citations and reference list
  • Cross-checking that every citation matches a reference
  • Verification that every reference is cited within the manuscript
  • DOI formatting and hyperlink corrections
  • Standardization of author names, capitalization, italics, and reference formatting
  • Personalized citation report identifying missing or inconsistent citations

What you get:

  • Corrected and standardized reference list
  • Improved citation consistency throughout the manuscript
  • Personalized citation guide highlighting missing references and citations
  • APA-compliant DOI formatting

Who this is for:

  • For authors who need help with writing, citations, and references
  • Writers whose main obstacle is reference accuracy

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 10 pages
  • Turnaround time: 5–7 business days

Important:

  • Additional pages can be purchased
  • This package does not guarantee publication

ATLAS

$399

For authors looking to improve clarity and flow

  • Everything in COMPASS
  • Sentence structure improvements
  • Elimination of unclear phrasing
  • Word choice & readability
  • Up to 15 pages · 5–7 days

What’s included:

  • Everything included in COMPASS
  • Sentence structure improvements
  • Correction of run-on and awkward sentences
  • Elimination of unnecessary or repetitive wording
  • Improvements in word choice and readability
  • Rephrasing where appropriate while preserving the author’s original meaning and argument

What you get:

  • A smoother, more readable manuscript
  • Improved academic writing style
  • Natural, professional English without changing your research or conclusions

Who this is for:

  • Non-native English-speaking researchers
  • Authors with strong research who need help improving clarity and flow

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 15 pages
  • Turnaround time: 5–7 business days

Important:

  • We improve language and readability without rewriting your ideas
  • Additional pages can be purchased

CONTINENTAL

$499

For authors selecting or resubmitting to journals

  • Everything in ATLAS
  • Journal-specific formatting
  • Structure & heading adjustments
  • Style adaptation (APA, MLA, etc.)
  • Up to 15 pages · 5–7 days

What’s included:

  • Everything included in ATLAS
  • Formatting according to your target journal’s guidelines
  • Adjustment to journal-specific requirements (word count, page limits, headings, etc.)
  • Support for multiple citation styles
  • Heading and manuscript structure adjustments
  • Draft cover letter for journal submission (when applicable)

What you get:

  • A manuscript prepared for your chosen journal
  • Journal-specific formatting
  • Increased readiness for submission

Who this is for:

  • Authors selecting a journal for the first time
  • Authors preparing manuscripts for different publishers

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 15 pages
  • Turnaround time: 5–7 business days

Important:

  • Journal selection guidance is based on the information you provide
  • This package does not guarantee publication

HORIZON

$649

For purpose-driven authors needing expert feedback

  • Everything in CONTINENTAL
  • Detailed manuscript review
  • 1–2 page expert feedback
  • Strategy for journal submission or resubmission
  • Up to 15 pages · 7-10 days

What’s included:

  • Everything included in CONTINENTAL
  • Comprehensive editorial review of your manuscript
  • Publication-focused feedback from an experienced editor
  • A detailed editorial report
  • Recommendations on arguments, structure, citations, statistics, and clarity
  • 15-minute strategy video session with an editor
  • Guidance on responding to previous journal rejections

What you get:

  • Professional editorial assessment
  • Personalized recommendations for strengthening your manuscript
  • Action plan before your next submission

Who this is for:

  • PhD students
  • Faculty members
  • Authors seeking expert publication advice

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 15 pages
  • Turnaround time: 7-10 business days

Important:

  • Designed to improve submission readiness
  • Additional pages can be purchased

FRONTIER

$749

Full-service publishing support

  • Everything in HORIZON
  • Full manuscript editing
  • Assistance with tables, graphs, and figures
  • Journal submission assistance
  • Up to 20 pages · 7-10 days

What’s included:

  • Everything included in HORIZON
  • Complete manuscript preparation service
  • Full formatting, language polishing, citations, and references
  • Preparation of supplementary submission documents
  • Creation and formatting of figures and tables (where applicable)
  • Journal submission support
  • Submission of your manuscript through the journal’s online portal
  • 25-minute strategy session with an editor

What you get:

  • A fully prepared submission package
  • Complete technical support throughout the submission process
  • Reduced administrative workload before journal submission

Who this is for:

  • Busy researchers
  • Professionals who prefer to outsource the submission process

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 20 pages
  • Turnaround time: 7-10 business days

Important:

  • We prepare and submit your manuscript based on the information you provide
  • This package supports the submission process but does not guarantee publication

NAVIGATOR

$1049

From idea to publication-ready manuscript

  • Everything included in FRONTIER
  • Publication strategy & journal selection
  • Personalized editorial guidance
  • Two 30-minute strategy sessions
  • Up to 20 pages · 8 weeks

What’s included:

  • Everything included in FRONTIER
  • Personalized publication strategy from idea to submission
  • Two 30-minute video consultations with your editor
  • Identification of three journals best suited to your manuscript
  • Comprehensive manuscript review
  • Abstract and title page refinement
  • Cover letter preparation
  • Formatting review (font, spacing, margins)
  • Review of abstract, main text, and references
  • Journal-specific formatting
  • Citation and reference verification
  • Cross-referencing of in-text citations and reference list
  • DOI formatting and reference consistency
  • Language polishing for clarity and readability
  • Submission checklist review
  • Submission of the manuscript through the journal’s online system

What you get:

  • A complete publication support service
  • Individual publishing strategy tailored to your manuscript
  • Journal recommendations matched to your research
  • A fully prepared submission package
  • Ongoing editorial guidance throughout the process
  • Confidence that every technical aspect of submission has been professionally reviewed

Who this is for:

  • Researchers preparing an important publication
  • Faculty members seeking comprehensive editorial support
  • Authors who want expert guidance through the publication process
  • Busy professionals who prefer to outsource every technical aspect of manuscript preparation

Service scope:

  • Page limit: up to 20 pages
  • Turnaround time: approximately 8 weeks

Important:

  • We provide guidance throughout the publication process while preserving the author’s ownership of the research and ideas
  • Although every effort is made to maximize submission readiness, publication decisions remain solely with the journal

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❓ Is the submission of the manuscript and the intake form both required to get reviewed?

Yes, both the manuscript and the intake form both need to be submitted for the review process to start.

❓ How do I submit my manuscript?

After choosing your package, you will be asked to upload your document through our submission form.

❓ What are the results after I submit my manuscript and intake form?

The manuscript can be accepted, accepted with revisions, or not accepted

❓ When do I pay?

25% of chosen package is due with the submission of manuscript and intake form and the remaining 75% is due if the review process passes with an accepted confirmation

❓ What forms of payment are accepted?

Debit/Credit cards and bank transfers

❓ What if my paper is longer than the page limit?

You can extend your page limit beyond the package, the price is $10 per page.

❓ What file formats do you accept?

We accept .docx files.

❓ How long does it take?

Turnaround time depends on the selected packages.

❓ Do you guarantee publication?

No. We help improve formatting, clarity, and compliance, but final decisions depend on the journal.

❓ Will you rewrite my paper?

No. We focus on formatting, structure, and clarity without changing your core ideas.

❓ Is my work confidential?

Yes. All submitted materials are treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing the service.

I have been published with Cristina over nine times. We have traveled to California, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and Germany to present our papers at conferences. Publishing has given me the opportunity to contribute to academic research and meet people from all over the world. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. -John LaPerla-

“I went to a conference with my mom and watched her present a paper she had published. I was so proud of her, she was so confident in her research.” -Brayden-