Proofreading and editing that make writing clear
Gjethe proofreads and edits text in English, Albanian and German: websites, marketing copy, reports, proposals, manuals, articles and books. Proofreading fixes spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency. Editing goes further, improving clarity, structure, tone and flow while keeping your meaning and voice. Every change is tracked so you can accept or reject it.
- Free first consultation
- Written quote for your project
- Flexible payment milestones
At a glance
- Languages
- English, Albanian, German
- Levels
- Proofreading, copy-editing, substantive editing
- Formats
- Word, Google Docs, PDF, CMS
- Changes
- Tracked, with comments
Definition
What is proofreading & editing?
Proofreading is a final check for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency. Editing improves the text itself: clarity, structure, tone and readability.
Readers notice errors before they notice ideas. A typo on a pricing page, an inconsistent product name or a sentence that has to be read twice costs trust. Most writers can't see their own mistakes because they read what they meant to write. A second, careful reader catches what the author misses.
Who is it for?
Businesses publishing in a second language
Text written by non-native speakers polished so it reads naturally.
Teams sending important documents
Proposals, reports and tenders that must be error-free.
Authors
Manuscripts edited for clarity and consistency before publishing.
Marketing teams
Campaigns and websites checked before they go live.
What's included, and what you keep
What's included
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation corrections
- Consistency of names, terms, numbers and formatting
- Style guide compliance
- Clarity and sentence-level improvements
- Tone and register adjustments
- Structure and flow suggestions
- Fact and link checks where agreed
- Comments explaining larger suggestions
- Final proofread of laid-out PDFs
- A short style sheet for future writing
What you receive
Handed over at the end. Yours to keep.
- Edited files with tracked changes
- A clean version with changes accepted
- Comments on questions and larger suggestions
- A style sheet of decisions made
Which level of editing do you need?
| Level | What changes | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading | Errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency | The text is final and approved |
| Copy-editing | Sentence-level clarity, word choice and style | The content is right but the writing needs polish |
| Substantive editing | Structure, flow, missing or repeated sections | The draft doesn't yet say what it should, clearly |
Editing text written in a second language
Many of the documents we edit were written by people working in their second or third language. The content is usually strong; the phrasing gives it away. We make the text read naturally to native readers while keeping the author's meaning and technical precision.
We are especially familiar with the patterns of Albanian and German speakers writing in English, and with English speakers writing in German, which helps us fix what generic tools miss.
Consistency is half the job
Long documents and websites drift: a product name spelled three ways, dates in two formats, British and American spelling mixed. We keep a style sheet of every decision as we go, so the whole text follows the same rules and future writing can match it.
Proofreading after layout
Errors also appear when text is laid out: broken hyphenation, missing lines, wrong captions, page references that no longer match. For brochures, reports and books we do a final proofread of the designed PDF and mark corrections directly on the pages.
Before you send a document for editing
- Tell us the audience and purpose
- Share any style guide or preferred spelling
- Say which level of editing you want
- Mark sections that are already approved
- Note terms that must not change
- Send the final version, not a moving draft
Editing for the web
Web pages are read differently from documents. People scan headings, read the first lines of paragraphs and look for the answer to one question. When we edit website copy, we also check that headings say what the section contains, that paragraphs are short, that links describe where they go, and that key information isn't hidden at the end.
We also look at the details that affect search and accessibility, such as page titles, meta descriptions and image alt text, if you'd like them included.
Editing in German and Albanian
German has its own traps: compound words, capitalisation, formal and informal address, and long sentences that become hard to follow. Albanian text often mixes standard and regional forms, or borrows terms inconsistently. Our editors work in these languages daily and follow the reference works native readers expect.
How proofreading & editing works, step by step
Every step has a clear output you can review. Timing is agreed in your quote.
- 1
Brief
Audience, purpose, language variant, style guide and level of editing.
- 2
Sample
For larger jobs, we edit a short sample so you can confirm the approach.
- 3
Edit
Changes tracked, with comments on questions and larger suggestions.
- 4
Second pass
A fresh read to catch anything the first pass missed.
- 5
Return
Tracked and clean versions, plus a style sheet.
Tools, and what shapes your quote
Pricing is based on your project and agreed in your quote. These are the things that move it.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Word count | Longer texts take longer to read carefully. |
| Level of editing | Substantive editing takes far more time than proofreading. |
| Starting quality | Rough drafts need more work than polished ones. |
| Technical or specialist content | Specialist terminology needs extra care and checks. |
| Format | Editing inside a CMS or a laid-out PDF takes longer than a Word file. |
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| Documents | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat for PDF mark-up |
| Checks | PerfectIt, LanguageTool, Duden Mentor for German |
| Web | WordPress, Webflow, headless CMS editors |
Common mistakes to avoid
What we see go wrong most often, and how a good project avoids it.
Proofreading too early
Proofreading a draft that will still change wastes the work. Edit first, proofread last.
Relying only on spell-checkers
They miss wrong words spelled correctly, inconsistencies and unclear sentences.
No style decisions
Without agreed choices, every writer and editor picks differently.
Editing in several copies
Parallel versions create conflicts. Work in one file with tracked changes.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages do you edit?
English, Albanian and German. For English, tell us whether you want British or American spelling.
What's the difference between proofreading and editing?
Proofreading fixes errors in a final text. Editing improves clarity, style and structure. Most documents benefit from editing first and proofreading last.
Will you change my meaning?
No. We clarify how something is said, not what you say. Any suggestion that could affect meaning is left as a comment for you to decide.
Can you edit directly in our website?
Yes, if you give us editor access to your CMS, or we can edit an export and you paste the changes.
Do you edit academic work?
We can proofread published or professional academic writing. We don't edit work you will submit for assessment if that breaks your institution's rules.
Can you check a translation?
Yes. We review translations into English, Albanian or German for accuracy and natural phrasing.
Do you use AI?
We use specialist checking tools to catch mechanical issues. The editing itself is done by a person reading the whole text.
How is editing priced?
It is quoted on word count, the level of editing and the format, usually after seeing a sample of the text.
Can you edit a whole website?
Yes. We can work page by page in your CMS or on an export, and keep a style sheet so every page follows the same rules.
Do you check facts?
If agreed, we check names, dates, figures and links against sources you provide or public references, and flag anything we can't verify.
Can you edit very technical documents?
Yes, especially software and business topics. For highly specialised fields we may ask a subject expert on your side to confirm terminology.
Can you work to our brand style guide?
Yes. Send your style guide and we follow it, noting any situations it doesn't cover so you can decide.
How do I see what you changed?
Every change is tracked in the document, and larger suggestions come as comments, so you can accept or reject each one.
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Publish with confidence.
Tell us what you need. You get an honest assessment, a clear plan and a written quote. The first consultation is always free.
- What happens next
- 1You tell us what you need
- 2We aim to reply within 24 hours with questions
- 3You get a written quote for your project