I’ve played countless games and read many visual novels and books, and in many cases, the spelling, grammar, and punctuation are quite poor. This isn’t a reflection the game developer, creator, or writer, as English may not be their first language. English is inherently challenging for non-native speakers, making accurate translation difficult.
Poor English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes, can ruin the flow of a game or visual novel and make it difficult to follow. Sometimes, there’s no punctuation at all, which honestly is ugly, poor form, and at times renders the text unreadable and the game unplayable.
When playing games or reading visual novels, I often come across these errors, along with misused words, and have quit because of them. It disrupts the flow and ruins the enjoyment, making it impossible for me to finish the game or visual novel.
Common issues include confusion over words like “they’re”, “there”, and “their” or “its” and “it’s”. Misuse of commas and periods, and other punctuation marks, is especially frequent in visual novels.
And that’s why I decided to offer my services as a proofreader, helping to improve spelling, grammar, punctuation, and overall language quality to ensure a more polished and enjoyable experience.
Whether you want to refine your language, ensure proper mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), avoid common mistakes, or find the perfect word to convey your meaning, I’m here to help.
Prices
Flexible Pricing Model
- By Word Count: $0.02-$0.05 per word, depending on the complexity of the text.
- By Hour: $20-$50 per hour, based on your expertise, the length of the text, and the average time required for proofreading similar projects.
- By Project Scope:
- Short Projects or Visual Novels: $50-$75
- Mid-Range Projects: $100
- Large Works (e.g. Novels, Full Game Scripts): $100+
These prices are negotiable based on the size and specific needs of the project.
Fixed Pricing Model
- Short Texts (up to 1,000 words): $25-$50
- Medium Texts (1,000-10,000 words): $150-$300
- Large Texts (10,000+ words): $350+ (based on word count and complexity)