Do you have the makings of a great text? I can bring out the very best in it, optimising its structure, style and language. I will iron out any typos or errors. If desired, I can also suggest content-related changes.
I CAN OPTIMISE:
- Academic work and publications
- Book manuscripts, particularly non-fiction
- Press releases
- Corporate and staff magazines
- Corporate and staff magazines
- Training documents
- Website text
- Newsletters and mailings
and much more, including shorter texts.
Confidentiality is guaranteed.
HOW I WORK:
I add my corrections and comments to your document (Word, PDF, printed copy) so that it’s easy for you to see. You’ll be able to check through and accept or reject each change.
If desired, I can also work directly in your content management system.
Proofreading
for error-free texts
PROOFREADING PLUS
for error-free texts that read smoothly
EDITING
for easy-to-understand, flowing, attractive texts
NON-FICTION EDITING
for non-fiction books that will sell
PRICING
Proofreading: 100 CHF per hour (minimum fee per commission: 50 CHF)
Proofreading plus: 120 CHF per hour (minimum fee per commission: 60 CHF)
Editing: 130 CHF per hour (minimum fee per commission: 65 CHF)
Sachbuch-Lektorat: subject to agreement
Revision: subject to agreement
Discounts may be available for larger projects
Reductions may be available for young people in education
SOME COMPANIES & ORGANISATIONS I HAVE WORKED WITH
SOME BOOK PROJECTS & PUBLICATIONS I HAVE WORKED ON
Edited the non-fiction book ‘Agenda für eine digitale Demokratie’ (about digitizing democracy) by Daniel Graf and Maximilian Stern, 2018, NZZ Libro
Edited the non-fiction book ‘Das Jahr der Träume – 1968 und die Welt von heute’ (about the 1968 movement and its long-term impact) by Benedikt Weibel, 2017, NZZ Libro
Revised the history textbook companion volume ‘Zeitreise’ (vol. 2), 2017, Klett Verlag
Redaktion des Begleitbands des Englischlehrmittels «Open World 3», 2014, Klett Verlag
Edited the German translation of the non-fiction book ‘Holotropes Atmen’ (about holotropic breathwork) by Stanislav Grof, 2014, Nachtschatten Verlag
Co-authored the teachers’ handbook ‘Unterrichten in altersdurchmischten Klassen mit Young World’ (about ELT in classes of mixed ages with textbook Young World), 2014, Klett Verlag
Revised the teachers’ handbook ‘Mein Sprachschlüssel’ (about language training at pre-school level), 2012, Klett Verlag
Revised the new edition of the non-fiction work ‘Glücklich pensioniert’ (about happiness in retirement), 2010, Beobachter Verlag »
Project management and editor of non-fiction book ‘Ganzheitliche Erwachsenenbildung in der Praxis’ (about holistic adult education) by Esther Lauper, 2009, Sauerländer Cornelsen Verlag
Project manager and editor of textbook ‘FachwissenFaGe: Care and Nursing’ (for students working towards the Swiss diploma in nursing), 2009, Sauerländer Cornelsen Verlag
Project managemer and editor of textbook ‘Fachwissen FaGe: Medicine and Sciences’ (for students working towards the Swiss diploma in nursing), 2009, Sauerländer Cornelsen Verlag
Project manager and editor of the new edition of the non-fiction book ‘Berufswahlbuch & -Kompass’ (guidance for apprenticeship and career choices for 14-year-olds), 2009, Sauerländer Cornelsen Verlag