Professional, Context-Aware English Editing for Businesses

 

I’m Richard Derman, an American TEFL-certified English teacher based in Germany. I provide proofreading and editing for English documents, website content, emails, and presentations.

While AI tools assist with writing, they often fall short in nuance, consistency, and accuracy—which is why many German companies still rely on human proofreaders for final revisions.

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Why Companies Still Use Professional Proofreaders

✔ Context & Nuance – AI struggles with industry-specific terminology, idioms, and cultural subtleties.
✔ Brand Voice Consistency – Automated tools can be inconsistent, while a human proofreader ensures a uniform tone and style.
✔ High-Stakes Documents – Contracts, marketing materials, and presentations require precision and human oversight.

Many businesses use AI for drafting but turn to proofreaders for final refinement—especially in legal, marketing, and technical fields.

 

Pricing & Turnaround

Rates vary based on complexity, industry, and urgency.

Per-Word Pricing (Best for straightforward proofreading)

✔ €0.02–€0.05 per word → Basic proofreading (grammar, punctuation, spelling)
✔ €0.05–€0.10 per word → In-depth editing (sentence structure, clarity, readability)
✔ €0.10–€0.15 per word → Specialized content (legal, medical, business, technical, marketing)

📌 Example: A 1,000-word business report at €0.03 per word = €30

Hourly Pricing (Best for complex projects & detailed editing)

✔ €25–€35 per hour → Standard business documents, emails, basic proofreading
✔ €35–€50 per hour → Reports, presentations, website content, marketing materials
✔ €50–€60 per hour → Legal contracts, technical writing, high-stakes documents

📌 Example: A company presentation requiring text editing + formatting might take 2 hours at €40/hr = €80

Rush & Time-Sensitive Jobs

Need a fast turnaround? Express services are available for an additional fee, depending on urgency and complexity.

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Not sure which option is best? Contact me at rickguitar1@yahoo.com with details, and I’ll provide a custom quote.

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