LangerKorrekturen
LangerKorrekturen is a term used in German editing circles to describe extended, multi‑pass revision processes applied to manuscripts after the initial drafting phase. The concept emphasizes long-form improvements to structure, argumentation, and clarity, rather than only surface-level proofreading.
Typically, a LangerKorrekturen cycle proceeds through several stages. After an initial read, editors and authors agree
LangerKorrekturen is distinguished from standard proofreading by its scope and time horizon. While traditional proofreading targets
Criticism of the approach centers on time consumption and the potential for scope creep, since extensive revisions
See also: editing process, substantive editing, proofreading, writing workflow.