Proofreading
Our proofreading service is of great importance to both companies and individuals seeking to ensure the quality and accuracy of their documents.
At Word Works, we’ve been providing this service for over 30 years from a holistic perspective that includes different approaches to meet the specific needs of each customer:
- Grammar and spelling proofreading: proofreading of grammar and spelling mistakes to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the text.
- Content quality review: assessment of the content of the text to ensure it meets the customer’s requirements and has a coherent structure.
- Checking the coherence of the text: checking the structure of the text to ensure it’s organised in a coherent and logical manner.
Our team of experts in proofreading have experience in different fields and work in a variety of languages. They are professionals who ensure that linguistic work is undertaken accurately and on time, providing a high quality and personalised service for each project.
Types of proofread texts
Several types of texts can be proofread, some of which are:
- Academic texts: such as essays, university theses and scientific articles.
- Technical documents: such as reports, memoranda and action protocols.
- Marketing and advertising materials: commercial proposals and web content.
- Literary texts: fiction and non-fiction.
Advantages of our services
Our proofreading processes guarantee an optimum result in all text and management aspects:
Accurate and thorough proofreading: our experts in proofreading carefully check the text to detect and correct errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, coherence and style.
Improving the content quality: in addition to correcting mistakes, our professionals can also make suggestions to improve the quality of the content, such as clarity, coherence and organisation of the text.
Time savings: delegating proofreading to our team of experts can save you time and effort, enabling you to focus on other important tasks.
Quality guarantee: we guarantee the quality of our proofreading and ensure that the text is mistake-free before we deliver it.
On-time delivery: we understand the importance of meeting deadlines and ensure that we deliver the proofread text by the agreed deadline.
Tailoring of the service: we offer a tailored proofreading service that adapts to the individual needs of each customer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of texts can be corrected?
Any kind of text! To find out whether or not your text requires proofreading, the easiest way is to get in touch with our team, they’ll be delighted to help you.
Who are the proofreaders?
As a rule, our translators. We have a large team of linguists specialised in different areas and validated by years of experience and our vendor management team.
How long does it take to proofread a text?
This always depends on the length of the text and on the number of corrections to be implemented. The easiest thing to do is to get in touch with our team; they’ll be happy to help.
How do I send the text I need proofread?
Generally speaking, the easiest way to receive your request is by email.
Do you offer translation services?
Of course! Word Works is a translation and language services company with over 30 years’ experience doing what it does best: providing quality, guaranteed services to companies around the world.
How can I pay for a service?
As with any of our services, the payment process can be undertaken after receiving our invoice and according to the payment terms agreed when approving the quote.
Do you offer discounts for students?
One of our key values is the constant search for the right price. Let us know what you need and we will always try to offer the best possible option.
What happens if I'm not happy with the proofreading?
At Word Works, we’re very demanding in terms of quality. If you’re not satisfied, we proofread your document again to check that the service has been provided properly. We do our best to ensure our customers are happy with the final result.
Do you keep my documents private?
We have a comprehensive data protection policy in accordance with the law and also regulated by confidentiality contracts signed with all our employees and vendors.
Do you offer an urgent proofreading service?
Of course! We have a large team of specialists and we’re sure we can help you.
Please get in touch with our Production team and they will be happy to handle your request.
Which languages can be proofread?
As many as you need. Please get in touch with our Production team and they will be happy to handle your request.
Can you proofread technical or specialised texts?
Of course! We have a large team of specialists and we’re sure we can help you.
Please get in touch with our Production team and they will be happy to handle your request.
What's the cost of proofreading?
It depends mainly on the length of the text. The easiest way is to get in touch with our Production team and they will be happy to handle your request.
How can I find out the status of my order?
The most direct way is to get in touch with our team by any of the ways we suggest on the contact page.
What happens if the text to be proofread is confidential?
We sign confidentiality contracts with all our employees and vendors in our team, and we also offer our customers the possibility to sign their specific confidentiality contracts if they feel that their documentation will be more secure.
How do I know if I need proofreading or editing?
Get in touch with us directly, it’s the fastest way. Tell us what you’re looking for, we’ll analyse the text and let you know.
Do I need to be a native speaker of the language to use this service?
There’s no need for you to be a native speaker to request a proofreading service. Now, to carry out the service, yes, without a doubt. At Word Works, we only employ professional native speakers of the language the text to be proofread is in to ensure that no nuances are lost.
Can you help me improve the structure and style of the text?
Of course! Get in touch with our team, tell us what you are looking for and we’ll let you know how we can best help you.
What file formats do you accept for proofreading?
All of them. At Word Works, we work in virtually any format. However, it’s most likely that, whatever format you have your text in, we’ll convert it into an editable format so that the proofreading can be carried out easily. Then you choose how you want it back.
How often should I get my texts proofread to ensure good quality?
Whenever your texts are written by non-native speakers or even translated by unqualified, non-native speakers, you should require proofreading. Either that, or replace proofreading by a native speaker or a professional translation service. We can help you with that!
How to request a Proofreading
Get your quote free of charge and without obligation the following ways:
Once we receive your request, one of our sales managers will get in touch with you directly to confirm that we understand what you need and we will send you a quote in line with your needs as soon as possible.
We are at your disposal for any questions or if you need further information.
