Importance of copyediting
Before submitting a document for distribution or publication it is always a good idea to make sure that it is concise and that it communicates its message in the clearest way possible. It should be well written, with good organisation and presentation and it should be free of errors in terms of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and usage of language.
Copyediting is all about making your writing crystal clear and making sure that your document is presented in a way that is interesting and engaging for everyone who reads it. It is always a good idea to have someone else check your work. It’s easy to miss something when you are so familiar with your work. A copy editor can polish your text to make a much more professional impression and enhance the appeal of your content to your readers. Copyediting can make your message more impactful, boost your reputation, and enhance your credibility.
This is especially true if your text is written in a foreign language, e.g. German. When you are working with a foreign language, it is really important to have a native speaker check your work. They’ll make sure that the document reads as if it had been written by a native speaker.
How I can be of service
As a German native speaker with an academic background and with experience as an online editor I can help you refine your web pages, brochures, newsletters, essays or academic research papers and make sure they are properly revised.
In addition to formal corrections of the German text the quality of the document will be enhanced by looking at the:
- language style and wording
- use of terms
- structure and organisation
- readability and comprehensibility
- consistency and line of thought
- adaptation of the text to the target audience as well as
- formal requirements (font, layout, citations, bibliography).
I will go through your manuscript thoroughly and make sure the text flows nicely and makes sense. I will give you my honest feedback on what I think is good and what could be better, and I will suggest ways to make it easier for your readers to understand.
Thanks to my academic background and years of working with texts, I can help you structure your text and convey your message clearly to the reader.
My thematic focus is on the following areas: History, humanities, art history, philosophy, and photography. I not only proofread academic papers or (e-)books, but also websites, blog posts, brochures, essays and newsletters.
Contact and further information
Just contact me for a quote without any obligation!
Are you interested in proofreading service covering only grammar, punctuation and spelling? Please find further information here. In addition, I am happy to assist you with the layout of your text. To find further information, please follow this link.