Book Editing

Hi I’m Bella, I am a professional copy-editor from New Zealand. I have enjoyed working with budding and experienced authors. Attached to my profile you will find examples of my style. Thank you for adding the sample. I always do a thorough two-read review and provide a copy of my work with tracked changes. Books I have proofread include ‘Roots: Memoirs of two cities’ by Collin Chee, ‘Dongbeihua: The Dialect of North-East China’ by Dennis Behnke and the ‘Single and Blessed’ series by Rebecca Kay (due to be published later this month). I have: Strong attention to detail, spelling & grammar skills; Experience with translated text; Experience with many document types & writing styles; A working knowledge of both UK & US English.

Hi Paul, Congratulations on finishing your book. I'd be happy to copy edit it for you, to improve the language and style and to correct any errors. Thanks for uploading the chapter, which I've had a quick look at. It reads pretty well. I can see some punctuation and consistency issues I could correct and also some places where I could polish up the language. It seems like a useful book for young (and older) people out there. I have been proofreading / copy editing for more than 10 years, with three of these on the Freelancer platform, where all my reviews are good ones. I have worked on more than 40 books, both fiction and non-fiction.

Hi Paul, I am happy to have read the details you provided regarding improving the language and writing style so that it reads like a polished book, and to extract any mistakes found while proofreading your book. I am an experienced Editor who proofreads and edits on a regular basis. I will make sure the editing is done using track changes on Microsoft Word to enable you to detect the amount of correction(s) that has been done to your book. I have also edited books, novels, and a lot of documents here. I can handle a page or two of your document for free as a test. We can proceed once you are satisfied with the test. See you soon. Advice: "Also add a Non-disclosure tag for the safety of your book." That is what most people use. It is an agreement where the Editor has no right to share the information about your book to the general public etc. Here are a few links to what I have done here on freelancer.com as an Editor https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Proofread-on-product-Website-1196685.html https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Quick-contest-tell-about-your-experiences-working-as-an-online-freelancer-502299.html https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Proofreading/Proofread-Something-11242228/ https://www.freelancer.com/projects/translation/Edit-texts-about-ICO-blockchain/ https://www.freelancer.com/projects/php/would-like-hire-Editor-14615310/ https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Ghostwriting/Write-Book-14758580/ https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Editing/editor-138670

Hi Paul! I’m Deborah, an educated English native-speaker. Thanks for adding the Chapter 1 attachment. From it I can see that you do indeed have a handle on the structure – but that connective text, like connective tissue, is required to hold it all together. I’ll be delighted to use my high level English skills to do that for you, so the book is easily understandable and effectively expressed – and is also completely error free. You want something that reads professionally, easily and persuasively for your intended audience. I am an experienced and professional editor/proofreader. My work my clients happy. I am proposing 15 days for this so there is time for us to Chat, as well as complete the work carefully. I am proposing 3 Milestones: for an edit, for a adding connecting text and for a final proofread. You can see samples of my work in Track Changes in my Freelancer Profile Portfolio. I got 100% for US English 1. Regards, Deborah

Hello Mr. Murphy, You're right, a lot of people don't know what kind of career or job they would really enjoy doing. I enjoyed reading your sample chapter, and would like to edit and proofread your book. As your editor, my job is to show your work in its best light. I'll do this by improving the language and writing style, making sure the book is geared to your audience of 20-30-year-old readers. Connecting with your audience really important, and the way workplaces are changing there is a lot to consider when choosing a career. If there are any mistakes I'll point them out to you, and fix errors of syntax, spelling, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation. What really struck me is that I think some of your paragraphs could be developed with more suggestions. Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Webb, and I’m a professional editor and proofreader with 36 years of experience, which includes editing/proofreading fiction and non-fiction books (including books on developing a career), handbooks, and textbooks. English is my native language and my Bachelor's degree is in English. I use Microsoft Word with the Track Changes feature turned on. Last year I edited/proofread 26 books. My work is careful and thorough, and here at Freelancer.com my work has earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating from my 150 clients, as shown at https://www.freelancer.com/u/jw010699.html. I would enjoy helping you with your book and hope to hear from you soon. Julie Webb

My strategy would be to go through the book and highlight the changes that I would make, using the review function on word. We could then discuss these changes, before going away and making them, ensuring that non of your intended meaning is lost during my edit. I am an experienced British writer, with nothing but five-star reviews on this platform, before doing this I studied philosophy and worked for the Labour party. I hope to hear from you.

Hi Paul, I am an English native speaker from Australia. I am an experienced book editor and proofreader. I would like to discuss your project further. Please view my profile. By the way, I would not see your attached file.

Hi, Paul! Having looked at the first chapter sample, as well as what you've included in your project description, what I see makes me think we could be a good fit. I've copy edited and prepped dozens of manuscripts for publication, and I would love to do the same for you! My background is in academics, which has helped me develop a keen eye for attention to detail, and while finance isn't my specialty, I certainly know career paths, as a former counselor and career advisor. As a result, I certainly believe I know enough of your content area to help ensure your work stays approachable to the average reader. Additionally, most of the works I've helped prep for publication, as well as many of the works I've ghostwritten, have fallen into the self-help genre, so I know the type of reader you may wish to make the target of your appeal. Please reach out so we can discuss further; I'm happy to provide samples of previous work and answer any questions you may have. Thanks!

Hi Paul, I am a University educated (native English speaking) Canadian with extensive editing experience in North America and. Ireland. What part of Ireland are you from? My English test score is Expert (US Test 98%). I have read your sample chapter and think it is excellent! There is room for improvement in terms of flow and professional editing to get it ready for publication. My expertise is in proofreading and editing books for publication and I would like to proofread and edit your book for you. You can expect quick, high quality work, excellent communication and work that is not outsourced to others. Although I do not showcase my work to protect the confidentiality of my clients, I can provide reviews of my work. Some 5 Star reviews: 1) "Ena was a delight to work with... fast with communications and even faster with turning around a high quality editing task. Will use her again in the future." 2)“Great Job! Ena is a real professional. Everything went really quickly and seamlessly. Thank you!” 3) "Copy was delivered ahead of deadline, and was well written, with an understanding of our market. I would hire NewLightWorker again." I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards, Ena

Hi Paul - I am an experienced non-fiction editor with a Ph.D. in English from a Canadian university. I can certainly help you achieve a publish-worthy book. (I can also create the index, if you need this). Looking forward to hearing from you, Nan

Hello, this is Al, the freelance editor online. I’d be delighted to edit your book in 30 weekdays. I'm an experienced copyeditor, proofreader, style reader, translator, indexer, and layout specialist of MS Word document, compatible with .docx, .pdf, and .html formats intended for print and e-publishing. I look forward to working with you.

Hi, I am a professional editor. I am highly interested in your project. Please PM to discuss. Samples available upon request. Revival My Portfolio & Reviews: https://www.freelancer.com/u/revival786

I have over thirteen years experience in copy-editing, proofreading, substance editing, and rewriting. I am experienced in editing all forms of English and I am in the top 1% of editors.I have worked on hundreds of books, scripts, articles, academic papers, and thesis papers. You can see my reviews and exam scores on freelancer.com/u/hepzi.html

Hi Paul! I would love to help you with your book! I've spent many years proofreading and editing articles and papers as I was a college professor. I think that given my experience in this area, I could certainly turn your project around quickly and efficiently. I believe the job of an editor is not only to correct grammar and sentence structure, but also to give the writer a fresh set of eyes with which to view the work and perhaps offer perspectives not previously considered. A little on my background: I hold a PhD in English/Literature and so have completed a number of book length projects. I've also had articles published in academic journals. I spent eight years teaching college level writing and literature courses. My approach to writing is based upon taking chances as far as being ultra creative and ultimately making a significant impact on that reading moment in a person's life! You have to be smart about how you utilize words and sentences; screen/page space is a precious commodity not to be wasted. You can actually check out my overall writing style and tone at scribassist.com. Best, anne

Proofreading and Editing Warrior for Hire! Hi Paul. You have just found the perfect freelancer for your project. I live in Australia and English is my first and only language. My strengths are accuracy, reliability and attention to detail. I will work to your brief and will aim to exceed your expectations for this project. I have over 25 years experience working in an advertising and marketing agency. Feedback: "I have to say: excellent" Quoted rate is $10 per 1000 words. EXPERIENCE Over 25 years experience working in an advertising and marketing agency SKILLS Proofreading, editing, transcription services, social media manager, layout and design using Adobe Indesign, Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Wordpress RELIABLE Delivering to timelines COMMUNICATION Regularly communicates to ensure project is on track I have bid competitively, given the level of service and professionalism offered and would welcome the opportunity to work with you on this project. Your Proofreading and Editing Sensei! Regards Heather

Hi Paul. I'm Rohan, and I'd love to take on your non-fiction book on Career Paths and edit it in a manner so as to enhance its narrative consistency, language, and also weed out all technical errors and redundancies. I'm a skilled editor with a BA in Literature and I've been professionally trained at various reputed publishing houses. You can go through sample edits and reviews in my profile.

Hi Paul, This is my specialty. I'm an editor from Ireland with a BA in English Literature, four years of experience teaching advanced English, and my own editing business, The Written Craft. Visit writtencraft. com for samples of my work and a list of recent clients. I've written, co-written, and edited a number of books for my clients over the years, and can guide your work to the last stages of the publication process. I can go through what you've written and make sure that everything is well-phrased and free of errors, leaving you with a flawlessly-written book. I'd love to have a look at your work and provide you with a sample. I don't see a file attached - could you link it to me in the messenger? All the best, Conor

If you send out material that is riddled with misspellings, grammatical errors, and wrong information, you aren’t going to be presenting a good image of your business. Let’s get that content in tip-top shape today. I’m from the US with a BA degree and I’m a native English speaker. I am a highly-skilled writer who has strong visual awareness, exemplary grammar and spelling knowledge, and the ability to analyze and modify.

Hi, Paul. My name´s David. I´m an American, a native English speaker, currently living in Brazil. I edit and proofread books and other texts, and I´d like to offer my services to help you with your book. I´ve worked on lots of other books - I recently finished editing a self-help book about making a rule each day to help organize your life, and currently I´m working on one book about conscious choices for immigrants and another about intuition. I use the Track Changes function of Word to show my corrections of English (grammar, spelling/typos, punctuation, etc.) and suggestions for other improvements so that your ideas are organized and communicated clearly to your readers. I found your topic interesting - it´s funny how society tries to "program" us to be a useful part of the consumer "machine", but how so very often something inside us finds that we´re not happy doing what those around us have determined that we should do as a career. This doesn´t only happen to people in their 20s or 30s, it happens to guys my age too (60-ish). It´s like we all were born with a mission, but the world around us invents another mission for us, so we go along and forget what we came here for, all the time feeling inside ourselves that there´s something else we´d rather do but not quite recalling what it is. So maybe your book will help people find their true callings. Anyway, I´d like to help. I offer to edit 1-2 pages free as a sample of my work. Please contact me. Regards, David

MBA - have written, edited, prepared, and presented hundreds of PPTs, business documents, process documents, and executive summaries to communicate at the Executive Level and large audiences. Native English. Excellent editing, proofreading, writing and grammar skills - over 20 years in corporate for large B2B companies producing materials for Marketing, IT, Product, HR, Sales, & Finance. Congratulations! I recently published on Amazon and know the time and effort you put into this!

Hi Paul! I am highly interested in your project and can deliver premium editing and proofreading services for your Ebook. I have been engaged in this field for more than 7 years and can get started on your task tomorrow. I look forward to a response. Best, kemmydal