Marita S

Berlin, Germany

“Changing the world, one apostrophe at a time.”

Specialist subjects:

American Studies Communication & Media Studies Creative Writing Cultural Studies Education English German Language & Literature Linguistics TESOL Translation Studies

Editing formats:

Education:

BA Language, Culture, Translation

Mainz University (FTSK Germersheim)

2008–2012

MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

University of Edinburgh

2012–2013

Favorite referencing style

I like Harvard referencing because I use it most often and it's easy for me. Also, I'm not a big fan of footnotes, so Harvard referencing is always a safe choice.

Why I became an editor

As an English–German translator, I am passionate about helping people communicate across different languages and cultures. Proofreading fits in well with this, as well-written articles, business proposals, resumes, or university essays can make all the difference for success. I also like the idea of doing something good by helping students get accepted to their dream university.

Background and experience

For many years I worked as an editor for a software company and as a translator for a translation agency. Now I'm a full-time freelancer and really enjoy the variety of editorial tasks. Every day is different and holds new topics for me to proofread and learn about.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I have a strange obsession with correct apostrophes and foreign language idioms. I appreciate well-written, easy-to-read work and often find errors in newspapers and other written pieces that have already been proofread. Proofreading such a wide range of subjects broadens my horizons; it feels like lifelong learning in my day-to-day work.

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Favorite book:

I like Wild by Cheryl Strayed at the moment. I recently hiked from Berlin to Venice across the Alps and can relate to her tales of hiking, rain, snacks, blisters, and breathtaking scenery.

Hobbies:

Traveling, hiking, and being out in nature are my favorite pastimes. I also like to bake and eat cake.

Editing tips:

I always check the language set first to make sure I get all the spelling help I can.

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