Editing and Proofreading - Text Polishing, Translation Review and Stylistic Refinement

Editing and proofreading are needed when a text has to be accurate, polished, natural and professional. A single grammatical error, wrong punctuation, a clumsy stylistic phrasing or a misused term can seriously damage the quality of a text. This applies especially to official documents, website texts, business materials, books, translations and content intended for publication.

Proofreading and editing a text is not just correcting mistakes. A good editor checks whether the idea is conveyed correctly, whether a sentence reads naturally, whether the style is consistent, whether words are repeated too often, whether the text suits its audience, and whether there are terminological or logical errors.

What is the difference between proofreading and editing?

Many people think proofreading and editing are the same thing, but in practice they are two different levels. Proofreading mainly deals with technical errors: spelling, punctuation, typos, extra or missing characters, figures, spaces and minor formatting flaws. Proofreading is especially needed when a text is already well written but needs a final correction before publication.

Editing is deeper work. Editing checks the style of the text, the logic of the sentences, the choice of words, the tone, the consistency of the content, naturalness and fit with the purpose. If a text sounds artificial, is hard to read, has been translated too literally or does not suit its audience, proofreading alone will not be enough - it needs editing.

Service levels

To improve the quality of a text, we offer several different services. The right level depends on the state of the text, its purpose and where you will use the final version. An official document, a website text, a book, a translation and a marketing text each need a different approach.

Translation review and quality control

Checking a text that has already been translated is especially important if the document has to be submitted to an official authority, used in business communication, published on a website or sent to a foreign partner. A translation may contain not only grammatical errors but also a wrong rendering of the meaning, omitted sentences, wrong terms, an artificial style or a mismatch with the context of the text.

When reviewing a translation, we compare the original and the translated version. We check whether the text has been carried over in full, whether the meaning has changed, and whether names, dates, numbers, terms, the structure of the document and formal entries have been rendered correctly. This is especially important for legal, medical, technical and financial texts.

Editing texts translated with AI or Google Translate

Today many texts are translated with Google Translate, AI tools or other automatic systems. Such a translation may be good enough to understand the general content, but it often contains stylistic, terminological and content errors. Legal, medical, technical, financial and official texts are especially problematic, because even one wrong word can significantly change the meaning.

When editing a machine translation, we first assess the quality of the text. If the text is relatively sound, it can be proofread and edited. If the translation is very poor, conveys the content incorrectly or many sentences have to be rewritten, a new professional translation is sometimes the faster and higher-quality solution.

Grammar and punctuation proofreading

Grammar proofreading is needed when a text contains spelling, punctuation, typing or formatting errors. Such errors may seem small, but in a professional text they leave a bad impression on the reader. This is especially important in a website text, an official letter, a presentation, a book, an article or business material.

During proofreading, the spelling of words, punctuation marks, sentence structure, extra spaces, missing characters, numbers, dates, lists and other details are checked. The final text becomes cleaner, clearer and more professional.

Stylistic editing and refining the text

Stylistic editing is needed when a text is grammatically correct but does not sound natural, is too heavy, is unclear or does not suit its target audience. For example, a business text needs a professional and persuasive tone, a website text - simple, action-oriented language, and a book or an article - a natural and stylistically polished form.

During editing, the length of sentences, the choice of words, the logic of the paragraphs, the tone of the text and the wording of headings may change. The goal is for the text to become easier to read, logical, polished and professional.

Terminology checks in specialized texts

In specialized texts, grammar alone is not enough. In a medical, legal, technical or financial text, it is important that terms are used correctly and consistently. Rendering the same term in different forms can make a text look unprofessional or create ambiguity about the meaning.

In a terminology check, we check field-specific words, concepts, abbreviations, numbers, names, the consistency of terms and the context in which they are used. This is especially important for official documents, contracts, medical reports, technical instructions and financial statements.

Editing web texts, SEO texts and blogs

Editing a website text is different from editing an ordinary document. Site text has to be short, clear, user-oriented and commercially effective. Beyond that, the headings, CTA buttons, meta texts, FAQ, service descriptions and internal links all matter.

When editing web texts, we can check how natural the text is, excessive keyword stuffing, the H1/H2 structure, the CTAs, the service description, information that is useful to the user and the credibility of the text. If you need site texts translated and localized, you can also see the website translation page.

Polishing official, business and marketing texts

A business text should have a clear structure, the right tone and a professional form. Such texts include commercial proposals, presentations, official letters, company descriptions, service texts, email campaigns, brochures, reports and other materials. In this type of text, a mistake or a clumsy phrasing reflects directly on the company's image.

Editing makes the text clearer, more persuasive and more professional. Where needed, we rework the headings, paragraphs, CTA texts, commercial messages and tone so that the text fits the target audience better.

Editing books, articles and academic texts

Editing a book, an article, an essay or an academic text requires special attention to style and logic. In such texts, what matters is not only grammatical correctness but also the sequence of ideas, the logical link between paragraphs, the consistency of tone and natural reading for the reader.

With a literary or journalistic text, the editor tries to preserve the author's voice and the emotion of the text. In an academic or informational text, the main things become accuracy, logic and clear argumentation. If you need a literary text translated or stylistically refined, see the literary translation page as well.

Which languages do we edit and proofread in?

Editing and proofreading are available in Georgian and in foreign languages. The most frequently requested are Georgian, English, Russian, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish and other languages. The specific language and the availability of a specialist depend on the subject matter, volume and deadline of the text.

How do you order text editing?

You can order editing or proofreading online. Send us the file via WhatsApp, email or the order form on the website. It helps if you specify what type of service you need: proofreading only, stylistic editing, a translation review against the original, or full polishing of the text.

How much do editing and proofreading cost?

The price of editing and proofreading depends on the volume, language, quality and complexity of the text and on the level of work needed. Proofreading only is usually priced more quickly. Stylistic editing, comparing a translation with the original or a terminology check takes more time and is priced individually.

To get an exact price, send us the text. If the file is large, we can assess part of it and tell you the estimated full cost. You can find general information on the prices page as well, but the final price is always set after we have seen the text.

How long does proofreading take?

The turnaround depends on the volume of the text and the complexity of the work. A short text, for example a single page, a letter or a short article, can often be checked within a short time. A large document, the full text of a website, a book, a contract or technical material takes longer.

If the text is to be published, sent to an embassy, printed, uploaded to a website or used at a business meeting, it is best to write to us in advance. That way we can plan the editing turnaround and the quality control better.

Why TARGMANEBI?

In editing, what matters most is accuracy, natural language, credibility and fit with the purpose of the text. TARGMANEBI works with translations, official documents, web texts, and legal, medical, technical, financial, literary and business texts. This experience helps us correct a text not only linguistically but also according to its context and intended use.

• grammar and punctuation proofreading;
• stylistic editing and refining of texts;
• translation review against the original;
• assessment of texts translated with AI/Google Translate;
• control of legal, medical, technical and financial terminology;
• polishing of website texts and SEO content;
• online orders via WhatsApp or email;
• price and turnaround estimated in advance.

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