Letter Kraft
Language Services
Don’t know whether to use a comma, semi-colon or full stop? You’ve come to the right place!
Letter Kraft
I focus on one thing
Language Services
Clear
Sometimes you just don't know how to say it clearly. I'll help.
Concise
I will make sure your message stays brief but comprehensive.
Correct
I always ensure that your work is grammatically, stylistically and technically correct.
About Me
My name is Lené Kraft; language editing is what I do.
The craft of working with words, combined with my surname, was the inspiration behind the company name Letter Kraft Language Services.
My passion for language has always been part of my make-up. I am here to help you put into words what you want to say. We all have our strengths; if grammar is not one of yours, I can help! Whether it be a research proposal, thesis, novel or dissertation, I’ve got you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequently questions and answers
What does your service include?
My editing service includes:
- checking grammar and syntax, spelling, punctuation, consistency, fluency
- shortening long sentences or paragraphs
- making notes where the writing is unclear so that the student can correct the text
- applying plain language as far as possible, while also elevating the standard of writing where needed
- considering alternative words to better suit the message to be conveyed
- cross-checking and correcting the list of references.
What's the process?
Once your supervisor is happy with the content and the structure of your dissertation, I’ll take over.
Documents are sent via email and edited with the Track Changes function in MS Word or proofread on hard copy. I will then return two documents: one with the tracked changes and a clean copy where the changes have been accepted. If you make changes to the content after this, you may send the document back to me so that I can look at the amendments. Just remember to indicate where changes have been made.
What are your rates?
Editing rates vary between R26 and R32 per 100 words of text sent through for editing. This rate is influenced by the extent of editing needed. I also proofread the document once I have completed the editing.
If you wish to have a document proofread after another editor has worked on it, the rate is usually half of my editing rate, depending on the level of editing that is still required.
Formatting can be included at a rate of R12 per page.
I require a 50% deposit and the balance should be settled upon delivery of the edited document or another agreed-upon date.
How much time do you need?
I usually give myself 5 or 6 working days for every 100 pages. This is to ensure quality of work as I prefer to work slowly and thoroughly. I don’t believe in overcommitting myself and therefore work on only one dissertation at a time.
What other documents do you edit?
Any documents that contain words can be sent for editing and proofreading, including:
- dissertations
- theses
- assignments
- journal articles
- magazine articles
- business reports
- annual reports
- speeches
- brochures
- newsletters
- correspondence
- advertisements
- articles
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Testimonials
What do people say?
5/5
Having recently completed my MBA at Henley, I reflect back to my dissertation that took me months to pull together. I am very much a detailed perfectionist.
Finding Lené was a Godsend as she was able to relate to a “perfect” dissertation, one that read very well and was of a high-quality standard. She has transformed my dissertation into a professional piece of work, one that I am so proud of!
She ensured consistency throughout and placed a lot of personal attention into handing back a quality piece of work. Thank you so much for making my journey so memorable and for adding the cherry on the top of my MBA dissertation. I will certainly recommend her to anyone wanting to have their work reviewed.
Karoonisa Nabi
MBA, Henley
I am appreciative towards Lené for the outstanding editing of my mini-dissertation and catalogue. Lené was not only professional, on time and committed to delivering excellent work, but she also put in a lot of effort to grasp the context of my research and the particular referencing techniques required. During the editing process, I was comfortable to communicate my vision of my research to Lené and I found the questions that were posed and suggestions that were made to be valid. I felt at ease to submit well written documentation that reflects the noteworthy contribution of Lené’s editing
Josly van Wyk
Master of Arts in Fine Art
I cannot assign a value to the contribution that Lené made to my Master’s dissertation and an academic journal article published during the same time. Her editing skills aren’t limited to a specific discipline and I found that she effortlessly contextualized the work within the industrial engineering field. She was very flexible to adapt to my academic deadlines which relieved a lot of pressure from myself. I found that her approach to language editing left me learning from the process as well. I would recommend her editing services to all my colleagues and fellow students.
Naömi Bloem Pr.Eng
Masters in Industrial Engineering
Lené Kraft edited and proofread the mini-dissertation that I submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree, Magister Information Technology, presented by the University of Pretoria. Apart from the professional, friendly and on-time service that she delivers, the quality of her work and input is of very high standard. The following quote from the examiner’s report is evidence of this:
'The editing including layout is of high standard. Figures and Tables are consistent throughout the dissertation. Referencing is done according to the prescribed instruction of the University of Pretoria. The dissertation reads easily and contributes towards the interest of the document.'
I thank Lené for her contribution to the quality of my mini dissertation and recommend her editing and proofreading service with confidence.
Aletta Klopper
I availed myself of the services of Ms. Lené Kraft for editing my PhD thesis. I was very impressed by the professional way in which she handled the whole process as she put so much personal attention in making sure that the quality of the work is improved. Apart from her editing skills which made the thesis more presentable for submission to the examiners, she was also very efficient with regard to deadlines and she was always available for comments on the chapters. In a nutshell, choosing Lené to edit my Phd was one of the best decisions that I took and her role was determinant in the positive results I received for my Phd. Thanks to Lené, I ended up getting my Phd sooner rather than later. I would definitely recommend the services of Lené to anyone, at any level of study, who wants their work to be edited in the most professional way.
J.K.Ramasamy
PhD in Economics
It is the small things in life that count. Lené has mastered this to perfection in terms of editing.The quality of the editing work is to be expected. It is the additional willingness to explain, her dedication and determination for perfection, and the care in advice that has convinced me to recommend Lené.
Renier Oosthuizen
Master’s in Town and Regional Planning
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Email: lene@letterkraft.co.za
Phone: +27 (0) 72 782 8990