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Children's Book Writer takes on Grandma and some Pirates

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Posted over 11 years ago

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Hello, I've written a children's story and am looking for a talented writer (who's first language is English) to greatly improve upon it. I've written it from the narrators point of view and would like it to be from the voice of the characters. The story is an adventure story with humor that involves a Grandmother and some old-time swashbuckling pirates from days of yore, with a slap and dash of a contemporary story line running into it. This is the type of book that a parent would enjoy reading to their eight through twelve year old. This book should be about 120-150 pages. The book, "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," and the incredible children's book illustrator and author, Quint Bucholz are things that I admire, although my story is not like either of theirs, except in the fact that I am looking to present this story in the richness of the quality that they exemplify. Another set of reference points is that I grew up watching, Rocky and his Friends cartoon show with their Aesop's Fables, that was able to entertain children and older kids as the same time. This book will only have my name on it. If you are interested, please send me a link to where I can read samples of your work. Cheers, Bob Please: only writers whose first language is English.
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Hello, i know i will do this project perfectly. I have my own published novel "The Marijuana Theory" by a NY Publisher, you can check that easily. And right now my publishers are editing my new novel. I already have previous experience with proofreading and editing even now i am writing book reviews for 3 different novels that should be released at the end of Jan. It will be pure joy for me to work over your project and i know i will give 100% commitment. Instead of praising myself i will show you what i can do if i`m your choice. If not, good luck with the project and hope you will find the best man for the job. Regards, David
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Hi, I would love to do this. I'm a professional novelist and have written several plays and children's books. Please see personal message below. blessings Chava
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Hello! I'm a published YA author and co-author to some middle-grade and childrens book projects. This project is JUST the sort of thing I do! I would love to work with you on this. Also, i'm Canadian and, obviously, English. =)
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I'm a published author and I'd love to bring your story to life. I'm attaching a sample of my writing.
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Hi. I'm a writer who has been providing ghost writing service for at least 3 years. I have written thousands of articles and reviews for many advertisers, mostly about business, lifestyle and health. Please consider my bid. I look forward to working with you.
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Hi Bob. I am interested in working on your children's book. I don't have any samples on line but i am willing to write a sample for your review. If I am awarded this project, I can have it done for you in thirty days. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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look i am great at this but all of my stories are short but yet fun packed. so hire me if ur thinking of loads of fun in the story.
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Aesop's Fables were some of the first stories that I ever learned how to read. I have three great examples of my writing styles - I can switch from political, to humor, to horror, to adventure very easily - that are contained in my portfolio. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!
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Hello, Your project looks exciting! I'm an accomplished writer with an education background. In this way, I can certainly help enhance your original manuscript by way of editing, incorporating engaging writing techniques for children/ young adults, providing plot recommendations and refining character interactions etc. If you would like to view a collection of my own creative writing pieces, please contact me. In the interim, I have posted a sample portfolio of my projects on this website for your perusal. All the best, Dee (Sydney, Australia)
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Hello, I am a professional ghostwriter/editor and this is exactly the kind of work I do. I collaborate with people from all over the world--interesting people with compelling stories who are in need of an experienced writer/editor to help them get it down on paper and ready for publication. I have edited three children's books in the past year. You can find my latest work at: http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-McGunk-And-All-Junk/dp/1432797050/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358793730&sr=8-1&keywords=marvin+mcgunk+and+his+junk I am new to this site but an old hand at ghostwriting. For detailed information about me, please Google my name. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Alan Forray
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Dear Reza, Native English writer from New Zealand. Please see your PM for samples and details. Best Wishes, Matthew
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Hello, I am a retired teacher with twenty-five years of classroom experience. I recently submitted a children's book about Amelia Earhart and have been given the promise of more freelance project to be sent my way. I will paste a few of the pages to this post. I hope to hear from you... Page 1 "Now Amelia, I have a wonderful story to tell you about your great, great, Great, GREAT AUNT AMELIA EARHART." "James Ferocious, do you mean the aunt mommy named me after? The lady who was an airplane pilot?" "Yes, that very same aunt. Did you know Amelia Earhart also had a dog named James Ferocious? Your mom named me after him!" "Silly mom, I think she wishes she lived in the old days!" "Miss Amelia, there are some very good stories from the old days. Let me tell you this story about your Great Aunt AMELIA ." "OK, I'll be quiet and listen. I am all ears." ILLUSTRATION IDEA: PICTURE OF CHILD, "MISS AMELIA" AND HER DOG "JAMES FEROCIOUS" IN A ROOM BY A FIREPLACE. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 2 James Ferocious spins around three times and curls up on the couch where Miss Amelia is sitting. He takes a deep breath and then begins...... "AMELIA EARHART was born July 24, 1897 in the very same state you now live." "You mean Kansas?" "Yes, Miss Amelia.... Kansas. She had a little sister named Muriel who could not pronounce her name properly, so she called her sister Amelia "Meelie" instead. The sisters were very clever and had imaginary friends named Laura and Ringa. They went on many adventures with them." ILLISTRATION IDEA: PICTURE OF 2 CHARACTERS ON SOFA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 3 Miss Amelia looked questioningly at James Ferocious and then asked, "James Ferocious, are you telling me my great, great, Great, GREAT AUNT AMELIA EARHART had a pretend friend just like me? You know I call my friend Suzzie don't you?" "It seems like you have a lot in common with your AUNT AMELIA. Did you know she was also a tomboy? That is something else you two have in common. She did not like dressing up and having tea parties. She didn't like dolls either. Instead she had a toy donkey named Tonks. She even built a roller coaster in her own back yard! She made it when she was only seven years old!" ILLUSTRATION IDEA: PICTURE OF AMELAIA EARHART HOLDING A DONKEY AND LOOKING AT HER BACK YARD ROLLER COASTER. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 4 "Anyway, your AUNTAMELIA took her very first airplane ride when she was 23 years old. She paid only one dollar for a ten-minute ride. This ride changed her life forever." "How did it change her life James Ferocious? How?" "Well silly, she fell in love with airplanes and flying! " ILLUSTRATION IDEA: AMELIA EARHART ON FIRST PLANE RIDE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Page 5 "You see Miss Amelia, after that ten-minute ride, she became a nurse's aid to wounded soldiers returning from The First World War. Many of the soldiers were pilots! She loved to hear their flying stories and decided to take flying lessons herself." ILLUSTRATION IDEA: SHOW AMELIA AS NURSE'S AID SITTING NEXT TO A WOUNDED SOLDIER IN THE HOSPITAL ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 6 Your AUNT AMELIA EARHART was pretty awesome because most ladies didn't wear pants back then. So wearing pants and flying an airplane really raised some eyebrows. In other words, her decision to take flying lessons, and then later buy an airplane of her own, really got the attention of a lot of people!" ILLUSTRATION IDEA: PICTURE OF AMELIA EARHART WEARING PANTS AND STANDING NEXT TO HER PLANE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 7 "My goodness James Ferocious, my great, great, Great, GREAT AUNT AMELIA EARHART was ahead of her time! She was really a strong and brave woman."
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I am a passionate and competent writer/illustrator. I have a deep grasp of fictional writing and factual. I would love to be a part of this project and bring some magic into the text. I am a very hard worker and can produce levels of writing which are adapted for any purpose
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Hi, I am a journalist with over 10 years of experience in writing articles, editing stories. I'd love to take it up as i have been working on various short stories and can work them pleasure reads.
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I can do this job.
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