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I will do lektorat german book editing native german editing and proofreading for books
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I'm Mariana Meighen, a translator and editor shaped by three cultures. Growing up in Zurich, I lived between German, Spanish & English every single day. My years at Zurich International School (ICS) s...
About this Gig
GERMAN BOOK EDITOR || GERMAN PROOFREADING || LEKTORAT
Tired of editors who only catch typos but miss the bigger picture?
You finished your manuscript, but something feels off. The flow stumbles. The tone shifts. A character speaks like a different person in chapter ten. You hired a proofreader, but they returned a document full of red marks that ignore your story entirely. Or worse they ran it through AI and called it editing.
I am not that editor.
I do not offer cheap, surface-level fixes. I do not do basic spell-checking and call it a day. I am not a student experimenting on your novel. I do not "try" or "attempt" I edit with purpose. There are no "maybes" here. Only a manuscript that works.
What you get:
- Native German lektorat
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation perfected
- Style, flow, and tone tightened without losing your voice
- Manuscript editing that respects your narrative
- Reliable communication from first message to final file
Whether you need your German book, novel, ebook, or manuscript polished, I treat your text with the precision it deserves. Because book editing is not just correction it is respect for your story.
Order now and publish with confidence.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Q: Do you use AI or automated editing tools?
A: No. Every german book editing project is handled manually by me, a native German speaker. I do not use AI software or automated correction tools. Whether you need proofreading, copy editing, or full lektorat, your manuscript receives human attention from start to finish.
Q: What is the difference between proofreading and editing?
A: Proofreading catches grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Copy editing improves style, flow, and clarity. Full lektorat includes structural checks for consistency, tone, and narrative logic.
Q: Do you edit all genres?
A: Yes. I handle fiction and nonfiction, including romance, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, and self-help. Every genre demands different pacing and tone, and my lektorat approach adapts to your story. If your german book targets children or young adults, I adjust vocabulary and rhythm accordingly.
Q: What file formats do you accept?
A: Word documents (.docx) are ideal because Track Changes lets you see every edit. I also accept PDFs with comments, Google Docs, and plain text. For ebook formatting or Amazon KDP manuscripts, send the file first and I will confirm the best workflow for your book editing project.
Q: What if I disagree with an edit?
A: Every order includes one free revision. After you review the proofreading and editing, highlight any changes you want discussed or reversed. I will explain the reasoning and adjust where appropriate. My goal is a german book that reflects your vision — only cleaner and stronger.
