We optimise your texts in terms of content, style and language

A compelling text is clearly structured, stylistically precise and linguistically flawless. This is exactly where our editing and proofreading services come in. We support authors, businesses, students and organisations in refining their texts and preparing them for publication.
Whether it is a book manuscript, academic paper, specialist article, website text or business document, we ensure that your text is clear, professional and effective.

Editing – improving content, structure and style

Editing goes far beyond simple proofreading. During the editing process, we analyse and optimise your text in terms of content, structure and style. Our aim is to enhance the clarity, coherence and impact of your writing.
Our editing services include, among other things:

Content review

• Reviewing the central message and argumentation
• Identifying logical, structural or argumentative weaknesses
• Ensuring a clear and coherent narrative or line of argument throughout the text

Structural optimisation

• Improving the overall structure and organisation
• Creating a logical flow between sections and chapters
• Providing feedback on narrative tension, character development or plot structure (for literary texts)

Stylistic and linguistic refinement

• Improving expression and readability
• Eliminating repetition and awkward phrasing
• Adapting the style to the intended audience and type of text

Language correction

• If required, correcting spelling, grammar and punctuation
Professional editing makes your text clearer, more concise and more persuasive, enabling it to reach and engage your readers more effectively.

Proofreading – ensuring error-free texts before publication

Proofreading is the final step before publication. During proofreading, we focus exclusively on the linguistic and formal accuracy of a completed text.
Our proofreading services include:

Spelling and grammar

• Correcting typographical errors, spelling mistakes and slips of the keyboard
• Checking sentence structure and grammatical accuracy

Punctuation

• Ensuring correct punctuation, including commas and other marks

Consistency

• Ensuring consistent spelling of names, terms and specialist terminology

Typography and formatting

• Checking hyphenation
• Correct use of quotation marks and spacing
• Compliance with formatting guidelines (e.g. for academic texts)
Proofreading does not change the content, structure or style of a text. Its purpose is to ensure a linguistically correct, professional and publication-ready document.

The difference between editing and proofreading

Many clients ask: editing or proofreading – which is the right choice?

Proofreading

• Focus on spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ideal for texts that are already complete
• Final step before publication or submission

Editing

• Comprehensive optimisation of the text
• Improvement of content, style, structure and clarity
• Recommended when the text still requires stylistic or structural refinement

Editing and proofreading for a wide range of texts

We provide professional editing and proofreading services for many different types of text, including:
• Books and manuscripts
• Academic papers and dissertations
• Specialist and non-fiction texts
• Marketing and website content
• Corporate and business documents
Every text is handled carefully, discreetly and individually.

Request professional editing or proofreading

A professionally edited text is more credible, clearer and more persuasive.
We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding quote for editing or proofreading.
Simply send us your text or a short description of your project.
Contact us – we will be pleased to advise you.