Training in proofreading at Unker?

Hey you, Does anyone have experience with the training or course to become a proofreader at Lektorat Unker? The term "proofreader" is, as is well known, protected, so virtually anyone who is fluent in a language could do it. Mr. Unker emphasizes this repeatedly in his videos and posts. The whole thing is supposedly AZAV-certified,…

Looking for an AI for authors / creative writing?

Good morning, dear community! I love writing and will soon be starting a book project (a novel). I'm looking for an AI for authors. I definitely need support in German. I'm looking for help with rewriting, elaborating, error correction, tips, style, text analysis, editing, proofreading, etc. Frankly, I simply can't afford an editor costing several…

Advanced comma usage rules as an adult?

Where can I find advanced rules for comma placement? I notice that my comma placement is very uncertain in complex, nested sentences. I don't really know the rules. However, the internet only offers content for children and students that covers the basics: relative clauses, lists, insertions, and the like. What I also haven't understood yet:…

Can you say “trotzdem dass” instead of “although” – is that also correct German?

A lady on the Internet often says: "nevertheless that" instead of "although" "The more… the more" instead of "the more… the more" Is both of these correct German… perhaps in a dialect? Or is this completely wrong? It's kind of confusing to me. Example: "Even though he didn't have a sick note, he didn't go…

Due to mental illness, only mediocre German studies, no internships completed and studied for too long – afraid of not finding a job?

I'm now 25 and in my 9th semester of studying German Philology (I only graduated from high school in my late 20s). Alongside my studies, I've been working freelance as a tutor (mostly around four to eight hours a week, though I've had fluctuations between hours). I only have one more exam to complete before…