Working languages:
Afrikaans to English
Dutch to English
Flemish to English

Lilo du Toit
Writer,editor,translator extraodinaire!

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Local time: 06:07 SAST (GMT+2)

Native in: English Native in English
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Interpreting, Language instruction, Software localization, Subtitling, Website localization
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Specializes in:
LinguisticsPoetry & Literature
Idioms / Maxims / SayingsMedical: Pharmaceuticals
Medical: Health CareMedical (general)
NutritionPsychology
SafetyInternational Org/Dev/Coop

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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 6
Translation education Other - University of Johannesburg
Experience Years of experience: 12. Registered at ProZ.com: Nov 2021.
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  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
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Bio

77 Annimeer Complex

1241 Heuwel Road

Centurion 0157

[email protected]

+27 73 492 22811

November 2021

To whom it may concern I am a native English speaker from South Africa. I have been working remotely for a variety of organizations, as an academic coach, social research consultant, scientific writer, nonfiction ghostwriter (on any topic), web content writer (on any topic), SEO writer & editor, professional proofreader, and editor, subject matter specialist (social science and humanities), and translator English—Afrikaans—Dutch—Flemish. My primary clients currently include Precision Consulting (USA), Study.com (USA), The Urban Writers (Canada), Writer Access (USA), Constant Content (USA), Crowd Content (USA), Skyword (USA), ClearVoice (USA), Cambridge Proofreading (UK), Enago (substantive editing and proofreading) (USA), Edanz (substantive editing and proofreading) (USA), and Dissertation Helpers (South Africa).

I am a fast reader and a quick study. I have a social science/humanities master's degree, with a specialization in Development Economics. I am a skilled procurer of high-quality reference material, I read and comprehend quickly, and can do so well enough to write confidently, creatively, and with factual veracity. My interests include social studies, human development, policy development, popular science, history, medicine, psychology, mental health, anthropology/culture, linguistics, travel, cuisine, music, philosophy, neuroscience, business, and technology. I've read a great deal on these subjects, and more. I am very able to work independently and am a regular contributor to several international journals in the social sciences and humanities, both as a writer and as a reviewer, proofreader, editor, and technical advisor, using a variety of formatting and referencing styles such as APA, Harvard, Chicago, MLA, and AMA. I collaborate with authors submitting articles for publication in four publications, including Africa Insight, Journal of Applied Social Sciences, African Journal of Health Professions Education, and Rural & Remote Health. I have completed many nonfiction ghostwriting and web content orders on a wide variety of topics and sold more than 30 nonfiction articles on content marketplaces such as Constant Content, covering topics related to health, cuisine, travel, philosophy, mental health, economics, politics, and culture. I have furthermore provided translation services regularly for three specific clients, translating English to Dutch and vice versa (and in rare cases, Afrikaans). As a proofreader and (substantive) editor, I am a total nerd when it comes to spelling, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and creative flow. I cannot abide writing that does not meet these standards.

I have a very sharp eye for mistakes, inconsistencies, illogical sentences or statements, incoherent content, and bad argumentation/failure to adequately support any statements or arguments made by the author. I not only check spelling and grammar but am also a pain in the neck to writers when it comes to the quality of their content and the factual correctness of their statements—I have an above-average level of general knowledge and a 20-year background in social research. I am a deft hand at finding high-quality information in the rare instances that I need to fact-check something I see written in an article. When proofreading and editing, I focus on factual correctness, coherent writing, a well-developed ability to express oneself in English in a variety of writing styles (nonfiction, fiction, academic, informal, journalistic), and correct usage of spelling, grammar, and punctuation language rules.

I am also attuned to assisting the writer to broaden their vocabulary so as not to sound repetitive, and in addition, can provide advice on subject matter content that may add value to the text. I can edit between 10,000 and 13,000 words in a normal eight-hour day. As a completely home-based worker, I've developed a high level of self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of technological tools to enable me to work faster, and of course, to make my life easier! I currently work remotely as it gives me the necessary flexibility to complete my Ph.D. Please refer to my LinkedIn Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilo-du-toit-579ba015/

I thank you for your time in reading this letter and hope my submission is of interest to you.

Kind regards,

Lilo F. du Toit



Profile last updated
Jul 11, 2023