reviews

Every work collaboration should be as uncomplicated and considerate as it has been with Bettina! I sensed right away that her goal was not to change my manuscript but rather to optimize it. That is why I also had a very good feeling whenever I approached her with my questions and received elaborate feedback which I could use perfectly to continue my work process. A big recommendation!

Isobelle Heart

author

I would entrust Melike Karamustafa with my manuscripts again at anytime. She has an unbelievable talent to cater to each character’s individual tone of voice and has given many of my manuscripts the last finishing touches.

Laura Kneidl

Spiegel Bestseller author

We have hired Word Experts for multiple projects. They have always delivered the highest quality translations, outstanding proofreading service and were always available for a consultation. Why I would always hire Word Experts and not some big corporation, is because they have a very quick turnaround time and you can tell they really care about their clients. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

Jana Krekic

CEO of YLT Translations

Melike and Bettina did a very short-term and “tricky” translation for me that required a lot of research. They did an excellent job of translating the tone of the original into German, and I would rely on them again at any time. The cooperation was completely uncomplicated, and I had a lot of fun working with them!

Patricia Czezior

editor Heyne Verlag in the Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe

With her eye for detail and her acuteness, Melike brings out the best in my work and gives it the necessary finishing touches. She also has an incredible talent for motivating me and emphasizing exactly the passages of text that are most important to me personally. I feel understood and will always be treated with respect and appreciation by her. An absolute dream editor!

Nena Tramountani

Lovely Books bestseller author

Thanks to the great collaboration with Melike Karamustafa, I was able to learn a lot as an author. Her tips and comments put the finishing touches to my text and helped me to get the most out of the story. From the first email I felt in good hands and at ease. Melike is always available when questions arise, gives valuable input, but also great, constructive criticism and is very warm, so the editing process is always a lot of fun.

Maren Vivien Haase

Spiegel Bestseller author

Bettina was absolutely excellent! She communicated regularly, got the work done promptly and perfectly and for a great price. I will definitely be using her for all my future translating projects! She was extremely professional and a joy to work with and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone.

Ivanka Di Felice

author

Melike Karamustafa is reliable, thorough and has the necessary instinct for her editing. I can rest assured that my authors are in good hands with her, and I don't want to do without the collaboration any more.

Stephanie Bubley

Editorial Director LYX / LYX.digital Bastei Lübbe AG

Our collaboration has exceeded my expectations. From first getting in touch until the final version of my manuscript, I felt professionally assisted and advised. A very transparent and empathetic approach which has enabled me as a writer to improve my novel most effectively.

Victoria Bindrum

author

Bettina has my unreserved recommendation.
My translated historical romance has been delivered promptly, and with great attention to detail (in particular, staying close to the original 'voice' of the story).
Readers are praising the writing style, remarking on Bettina's elegance with German language.
Her communication throughout has also been exemplary.
A total pleasure.

Emmanuelle de Maupassant

author

Working with Bettina and Melike to translate my English novels for the German market was a fabulous experience. They are always professional, prompt and deliver the manuscripts when promised. I was initially hesitant about entering the German market, but Bettina made the translation process a breeze and I am so grateful for it!

K.J. Jackson

USA Today Bestseller author

Bettina is an excellent proofreader. I asked her help for my wine book and was extremely happy with her work. I could always reach her instantly when I needed to and I was amazed about her fast execution. I would hire her again for any proofreading job and this is the warmest recommendation I can give.

Laurens Mauquoi

Owner of der-weinsnob.de, Germany's largest wine blog

Although I have been writing for a long time I am new to the professional field. When I first got in touch with Word Experts through the audio book publisher Storytel I did not have any specific expectations but a lot of reservations instead. Would my entire manuscript be pulled to pieces, would I receive a pile of homework? Luckily, all my worries turned out to be unnecessary. Bettina Hengesbach and Melike Karamustafa are not only specialists in their field but they are also able to do one thing: to put an author’s mind at ease. From day one I enjoyed the amicable and respectful work atmosphere. They valued my manuscripts, took my many questions seriously and realised all my wishes. I found both the editing and the proofreading process extremely uncomplicated and professional as well as very personal. My manuscripts were not changed but improved. Thank you, Bettina and Melike, for your commitment and your customized support!

Lilian Kaufmann

author

Dear Mrs Hengesbach,
With all the novels I have published to this date, you have supported me so proactively and have made my manuscripts to something unique. Your editing work cleared my texts from all mistakes while maintaining my personal style of writing. Every sentence, each word was consistent and fluent to read. With every project I was even more amazed, and I got a lot of very positive feedback from my readers, who pointed out how well the book reads. I have to say: THANK YOU again! Thank you for your talent! Thank you for editing my novels! Thank you for your confidence in me! Thank you for your support! Without your help, my books wouldn’t be as good as they are today.

Juliane Kopperschmidt

author

With her stylistically assured skills and with great sensitivity, Melike polishes the manuscripts in collaboration with the author and gives them the necessary finishing touches for the release.

Laura Lichtenwalter

editor Penguin Verlag in the Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe