Proofreading and editing

Editing: transforming content to reveal your message's full potential

Editing addresses the essence of your text. This in-depth process reshapes structure, clarifies meaning and optimises your communication’s impact. Far from being merely a correction, it’s a transformation that preserves your intent while maximising its cogency.

During this process I carefully examine: • the precise goal of your document; • the detailed profile of your French target audience; • the logical structure of your arguments.

I reorganise your ideas into a coherent sequence, improve transition between sections and adapt the language level to make it a perfect match for your French readers.

This approach is particularly valuable when:

• you have to adapt technical content for a non-specialist audience;

• your document lacks structure or coherence;

• you want to give your communication a stronger persuasive impact;

• your text needs to be considerably shortened without losing substance.

An editing example for a natural ingredients company:

Initial text: « Notre entreprise a développé une solution d'extraction innovante. Le procédé est écologique. Les molécules obtenues sont de haute qualité. Les applications sont multiples. »

After editing: « Grâce à notre procédé d'extraction innovant et écologique, nous produisons des molécules de haute qualité qui trouvent des applications dans de nombreux secteurs : cosmétique, pharmaceutique et agroalimentaire. »

Proofreading is the final stage before publishing. It is the art of paying meticulous attention to detail to ensure that there are no errors or inconsistencies. A perfectly proofread document reflects your professionalism and strengthens your credibility in the French market.

During this phase, I rigorously check:

• French spelling and grammar;

• punctuation and typography according to French norms;

• visual presentation, in line with your sector’s standards;

• terminological consistency, crucial in technical fields.

Proofreading: polishing the form for flawless presentation

How careful proofreading transforms the perception of your message:

Before proofreading: « Notre analyse de cycle de vie démontre que nous avons réduis notre consommation d'eau de 34% et notre empreinte carbone de 22%. Nous favorisons les fournisseurs éco-responsables et avons mis en place une charte d'achat durable. »

After proofreading: « Notre analyse de cycle de vie démontre que nous avons réduit notre consommation d'eau de 34 % et notre empreinte carbone de 22 %. Nous favorisons les fournisseurs écoresponsables et avons mis en place une charte d'achat durable. »

Proofreading is essential for:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports and institutional communications;

• ethics charters and codes of conduct for the French market;

• technical environmental documentation;

• communications for French non-financial rating agencies.

Emphasise your commitments through the quality of your content

Don’t let linguistic imperfections diminish the impact of your efforts for sustainable development. Clear, precise and elegant content is the best ambassador for your ethical commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why invest in professional proofreading or editing?

A flawless professional document ensures:

• faithful and precise transmission of your ideas;

• a rigorous image that reinforces your positioning;

• better engagement from your target audience.

3. What types of documents can I work on?

My expertise covers three main document categories:

• strategic documents: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports, ethics charters, governance documents;

• technical communications: natural ingredients documentation, environmental studies, white papers;

• marketing content: websites, brochures, commercial presentations.

Each project is specifically tailored to your document's particular context and your French audience's expectations.

4. How do you ensure confidentiality?

All your documents are handled with the strictest confidentiality, ensured through:

• a confidentiality agreement signed when necessary before any project;

• secure storage with strictly limited access;

• complete file deletion after final project validation (upon request).

2. How does the collaboration work?

The process follows four structured stages:

• initial assessment of your document and thorough analysis of your needs;

• work on your text with strict respect for your style and tone;

• quality control to ensure technical precision and linguistic fluency;

• delivery of your optimised document, with explanations of the changes made.

For ongoing projects, I provide tailored support with scheduled work according to your editorial calendar.

5. What are your turnaround times?

Based on my work rate of approximately 800 words per hour for thorough professional proofreading, I offer the following standard timeframes:

• Short texts (up to 1,500 words): 2-3 business days

• Medium texts (1,500-6,000 words): 3-5 business days

• Long texts (over 6,000 words): varies by volume

These timeframes include contextual document analysis, meticulous proofreading, and final quality control.

Priority service is available for urgent projects, subject to availability with an additional fee.

6. How can I reach you?

You can contact me easily through various channels:

• Email: carole.planche@gmail.com

• Phone: 06 31 62 16 87

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peps-traductions

  You can also use the contact form on this site. I guarantee a response within 24 hours.