You completed your manuscript/story and now you need that final polish to improve your chances of getting published by a mainstream publisher. Or you want your business communication on social media or in brochures, contracts, reports or any other written text/communication to be error-free and professional.

I offer the following services:

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​BASIC PROOFREADING SERVICE
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For text that is already fairly polished and only requires a final proofread for minor errors and typos, i.e., basic proofreading.
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From R140.00 per 1 000 words (14c per word)

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​THOROUGH PROOFREADING / LIGHT EDITING

For text that requires a thorough proofread and final check. This includes minor editing and proofread for typos, spelling, punctuation, capitalisation errors, poor grammar, flow and readability.
 
From R180.00 per 1 000 words (18c per word)

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​FULL EDIT AND/OR MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT

Everything mentioned under option 2, as well as a thorough overview of the document, report or manuscript, etc. Rewriting will occur where necessary, and gaps/discrepancies in the storyline (manuscript) or contradicting facts (e.g., reports and other documents) will be pointed out and suggestions be made.
The client shall ensure that all the necessary documents against which statistics, figures, facts, etc. must be checked, are emailed together with the source document once the quote has been accepted.

From R300.00 per 1 000 words (30c per word)

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TRANSLATION
​SERVICE
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Your text will be translated from English to Afrikaans (or vice versa).
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From R300.00 per 1 000 words (30c per word)

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​CONTACT FORM​​

Please fill in the contact form and I will phone you back/e-mail you.

IMPORTANT:
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Tariffs are merely guidelines and the complexity of the source text shall be the determining factor in the pricing.
I will require 2–3 pages of your manuscript or any other project beforehand to determine an exact price.
A 50% deposit shall be payable before commencement.
Balance to be paid upon completion and delivery.

TESTIMONIAL

"Apart from thoroughly editing my reports, Marie has a keen eye for detail, points out discrepancies and ensures that the content is communicated in a meaningful manner." ​

​LINDA DE ROOSTER
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
BA Ed, B Ed, M Ed (UJ 1987)
Short Course Foundations of Medico-Legal Practice (UCT 2018)