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Freelance editor for a fiction book

$250-750 USD

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Posted over 10 years ago

$250-750 USD

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Hi! I need someone to proofread and edit a fiction book. It is an epic fantasy novel of 200,000 words, American English used. Time is not really pressing: the deadline is January 1st. I would rather have this work done more thoroughly than faster. I also have other projects upcoming. If I am satisfied by the job you do, I will consider hiring you for those as well.
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16 freelancers are bidding on average $586 USD for this job
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Hello I would really enjoy editing and proofreading your fantasy noveel. I have only been with Freelancer for 10 months so I can’t top the number of reviews –but already my exceptionally high standards mean my ‘repeat hire rate,’ or clients who use me more than once, is nearly 50% higher than my nearest competitor. That says a lot! Proofreading and editing require 100% accuracy - there is no room for errors. A 5* average rating = 0 errors A 4.9* average rating = 99% accuracy = 10 errors / 1,000 words I believe just one single error looks unprofessional and is totally unacceptable in anything, and especially copy which will be published, whether it is a book or website. Good editing requires exceptional English skills – my 98% pass for English level 3 has been the main reason many are now turning to me. Most have indicated that they felt more confident using someone who had the highest proven English skills on Freelancer. Again with nothing but 5* ratings for my editing, nobody has been anything other than 100% happy with my work For an edit, you won’t get a ‘glorified’ proofread, you will get: • A full text edit with any alterations shown using MS Word ‘trackchanges’ • A separate and full critique of the work • A final proofread of the text after all alterations have been accepted I am available 7 days a week so you’ll never feel abandoned! Kind Regards David Dundas
$721 USD in 60 days
5.0 (781 reviews)
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Hello! I have been an editor for nine years and during this time, I have edited hundreds of scripts, websites, articles, academic papers, and books. I believe that my experience in editing would be vital for your project. I can begin immediately and provide a finished, fully edited project within a week. Please see my reviews and contact me today! Hepzibah
$444 USD in 8 days
4.7 (197 reviews)
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Hello, I would love to work on your manuscript. As you can see from my reviews, my work is always of a top quality. I have put 30 days as an estimate for when the work will be done, however I think that it should be a little faster than that due to the fact that I have a lot of spare time at the moment. I use MS Word's "Track Changes" meaning that you're able to see everything before accepting it. I will change all spelling, grammar and punctuation errors, and I can also leave notes for improvements in the text itself. I am very thorough. If you have anything that you would like to ask, please get in touch and I would be more than willing to discuss the project with you. Thanks, Gemma Rowlands.
$555 USD in 30 days
4.9 (25 reviews)
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Hello, I am extremely interested in completing this project for you. I'm not going to promise you the earth, just all the skills, education and experience from over 25 years of writing, editing, proofreading and formatting documentation for a wide variety of disciplines and genre. I have a keen eye for detail and the ability to not only spot any inconsistencies in your text but to correct them as well. Irrespective of whatever type of documentation, topic or genre I can guarantee you top quality work from a professional Writer/Documentation Consultant, excellent communication and above all value for your money. I firmly believe that an editor’s role is not only to make sure the content is structured correctly and grammatically correct but to also ensure that the edited content is consistent in capturing the author's thoughts and ideas for their intended audience. To date with my freelancing career I have edited in excess of 50 books (published them on Kindle, Create Space and Lulu), proofread/edited academic articles and theses to PhD level, created/edited website content, and created/edited articles for a wide variety of topics. I will ensure that your fiction book meets your criteria and is completed within the timescales you require. If you care to review my Freelancer profile and the comments of my previous Freelancer clients then you will see that I can adequately meet your requirements. You can contact me at any time to discuss your project. Regards Jim Moore
$600 USD in 45 days
5.0 (13 reviews)
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Hi; I'm interested in your project. I'm a professional proofreader and editor. I provide quality service, give attention to details and work in a timely manner. I like reading therefore would certainly appreciate the opportunity. Regards
$555 USD in 30 days
4.5 (29 reviews)
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Hi, Ingridwolf! My name is Ariel and I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature. I've written and proofread eBooks, thesis papers, essays, articles, etc. As I have a degree in English Language and Literature, I'm highly skilled at editing and have a sharp eye for detail. I would love to proofread and edit your book!
$631 USD in 20 days
5.0 (27 reviews)
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My last three projects were novels written by Michael Segedy. He gave me a 5-star review on this website. I have 30 years of experience in the publishing industry and would love to prove my skills to you.
$666 USD in 30 days
5.0 (2 reviews)
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I am much interested to work on this project. I am a professor of English Literature. Please have a look at my profile, reviews and see if you can consider my bid. Thank you.
$555 USD in 15 days
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Hello! I'm a fiction writer myself, so I know the importance of great editing when it comes to a successful novel. I do all my own editing work, both in fiction and academic writing, so I'm good at catching small grammatical errors and awkward sentence structures. I'm also a fast reader, so I can guarantee a quick but thorough result. If you have any more questions, please PM me!
$500 USD in 3 days
5.0 (1 review)
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Dear Ingrid Wolf, Your project sounds interesting! Expert English writer and proofreader at your service! You can check out my English literary level by checking out my skills score. Grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation are my forte. Do let me know exactly what level of editing/proofreading you require. Would like a sample page if possible. Do get in touch. Am ready to do a sample for you first for your perusal. Regards, Sarith
$555 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I am interested to take this as am skilled and experienced on Editorial Projects. I assure you Quality and Accuracy on my work. Thanks & Regards.
$666 USD in 45 days
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If you read my profile, my background is mostly on the medical side. But editing and proofreading are basically the same regardless of what type of field. My favorite pastimes are reading and writing. I read a lot books – science fiction works mostly of Michael Crichton and several fantasy series such as The Lord of the Rings (plus earlier works), Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Edge Chronicles, The Sisters Grimm, The Secret Series of Pseudonymous Bosch, The Hunger Games trilogy, Septimus Heap, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel and others that does not necessarily fall into science fiction or fantasy. I am also writing my own novel and hopefully would finish it as well. So if there is someone who will understand more of what you have written, it’s me. If you would like to talk further my YM is rachel_canlas_md
$555 USD in 60 days
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Hello, I would love to proofread and edit your fiction book. I can start immediately and provide you with the edited version within a day or two. I look forward to reading your book. Regards
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Hi There, First, congrats on your book! Writing anything of that length is no easy task. I would love the opportunity to edit your work. I am a professional editor with more than seven years of experience. I am a native English speaker, and I've taught English literature at the high school level for the past five years. I am very qualified and can assure you that I will thoroughly polish your writing. In summary, I promise to: 1. Edit your book for all grammatical, spelling, and continuity issues. 2. Work in a timely manner, guaranteeing to have your work finished prior to the Christmas holiday. 3. Provide unlimited services in the future if you revise or add chapters. Thanks so much for your time and consideration. -Shannon
$555 USD in 3 days
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Hi - I'm a multi published author (with Penguin New York) with two novels released and two more under contract. I write as Simone St. James and you can see my fiction website at www.simonestjames.com. I am also an accredited copy editor who has completed a university copy editing course with honors and a recommendation for a student award. I love helping authors improve their manuscripts and I'd love to help you with your epic fantasy. Let me know if you have any questions or there's anything you'd like to discuss. I'd love to work with you!
$777 USD in 60 days
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