Proofreading Malta

Proofreading Malta Limited is a team of experienced language professionals who help people present their writing at its best, in English and in Maltese. Since 2017 it has worked with hundreds of private individuals in Malta and abroad, and with a range of Maltese public bodies and organisations.

It is listed in our directory of translation services in Malta. For UK readers, the practical appeal is simple: you can send a dissertation, a manuscript, a CV or a set of interview recordings from anywhere and have it returned edited or typed up.

Editing, proofreading and academic support

Academic editing is the heart of the offer. Using Track Changes, editors correct spelling and grammar, reword unclear sentences, check repetition and weak argument, and tidy in-text citations and reference lists. The service suits books, articles, journals, proposals and working papers, and it is designed for authors who want in-depth feedback and can plan ahead, rather than a quick spellcheck. Editors cannot critique the research content itself.

Corporate language services cover annual reports and other business documents, which is relevant to firms in the financial services sector. Personal services include CV and cover letter proofreading and the editing of personal documents. Maltese language services mirror the English ones, including academic Maltese proofreading.

Transcription, translation, indexing and data analysis

Transcription is done by people rather than software, for audio and video in English, Maltese or a mixture of the two. It suits participant interviews, focus groups and qualitative research, can be verbatim or edited, and includes a time stamp on every page at no extra charge. Special rates apply to high-volume orders from research departments and PhD students.

Translation runs between English and Maltese, for items such as interview transcripts, questionnaires and interview schedules, and is carried out by native Maltese speakers. Indexers build indexes for academic books, technical manuals, non-fiction and encyclopaedias, and data analysis consultants help design surveys and process results in R, Python or SPSS.

Who it suits

Students writing a dissertation, researchers preparing a journal article, authors working on a manuscript and companies publishing a report all fall within the remit. The service is just as relevant to UK residents who write in English as to Maltese speakers, since the English language team handles academic, corporate and personal documents alike.

Language learners and newcomers can pair editing with lessons from schools such as ACE English Malta or AClass Academy of English, while freelancers who work online may like our digital nomad guide to Malta.

Author services and the academy

Bookmark Editors, the firm's sub-brand, serves writers, first-time authors, seasoned authors and publishing houses with manuscripts in English or Maltese. Its menu includes manuscript critique, developmental, line and copy editing, proofreading, beta reading, help to self-publish and a pitching package for publishing houses.

Proofreading Malta Academy is an online academy with courses for students, corporate professionals, proofreaders and editors. The team is led by directors Elizabeth Cortis and Diana Grech Pearson, who also work as copy editors, and the firm does not randomly outsource work, training its own team in-house instead. If you are arranging a longer stay, our Malta relocation guide and Valletta guide cover the practical side.

Getting started

Pricing is quoted per project, based on the service, word count, document type, number of files and your deadline, so it helps to have those details ready. If you want a company paper checked before filing, an accountancy such as Accurit Accountancy may handle the numbers while Proofreading Malta handles the wording.

Anyone applying for jobs in Malta can compare Accelerate Finance and Legal Recruitment for recruitment support. To begin, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Proofreading Malta, who will reply to you directly.