I will proofread the dutch on your website
Narrative designer, game writer, translator Chinese to English and Dutch
About this Gig
My name is Martijn Herrman, a game writer and localizer, prose author, and former journalist from the Netherlands. In this gig, I'll proofread your human or AI-written Dutch text on your website. I can annotate in-document or via screenshots. I'll add suggestions to fix any Dutch language issues, catered to your audience of choice, if desired.
I have a total of 20+ years of experience. I'm a native speaker of Dutch and live in the Netherlands.
What can you expect?
- A professional, thorough, and critical review of your Dutch text.
- Clear and concise suggestions to fix mistakes and unnatural text, via annotations or screenshots, depending on your preference.
- A prompt and timely delivery, and a professional attitude.
In this gig, we start with a video call in which:
- You explain your project: medium, genre, tone, mood, and target audience.
- You tell me how you want the proofreading to be delivered: Word, Excel, or any other format.
- We check if a customized offer would be appropriate. This depends on your project's scope, the complexity of the text, and the quality of the text.
Let's make the Dutch on your website accurate, natural, and perfect!
Language:
Dutch
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
How long have you been living in the Netherlands?
I have over 30 years of experience living in the Netherlands. I've lived the Dutch way as a kid, a teenager, a young adult, and an adult raising a kid. I lived in Flanders as a student.
Are you up to speed with cultural sensitivities?
Yes, my proofreading includes flagging cultural sensitivities for the Netherlands and Flanders, and providing alternative text for them.
Are you familiar with local accents?
Yes, I'm familiar with the accents and word preferences of various regions of the Netherlands and Flanders, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the East, Limburg, Brabant, West-Flanders, as well as voices and word preferences of different subcultures.
Do you train AI models?
I don't train AI models to perfect their Dutch. If you need an AI trainer, please hire someone else.

