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I am looking to self-publish a finished science fiction/humour novel and am looking for someone to edit the final manuscript. This would involve fixing any niggling grammar mistakes, general notes and any continuity errors
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My 187 reviews on Freelancer during more than two years on this platform are all positive, and much of this work has been editing books, including science fiction books. Relevant Skills and Experience I have had more than a decade of experience as a copy editor, including for Elsevier Science Publishers in Amsterdam, the International Journal of Wellbeing and the Blind Foundation of New Zealand. Proposed Milestones £200 GBP - Edit a novel How many words is your novel?
£200 GBP in 7 days
4.9 (431 reviews)
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Hi, I am an experienced writer/editor who has been on job for 8years (being the winner of a writing competition held here on freelancer.com). I have read the requirements (well understood) and will also add track changes to the document. My passion is to work within the set deadline and deliver quality work. I guarantee a plagiarism free (I also use TURNITIN services for plagiarism check in order to produce unique documents.) document which would fetch you the best possible results. I would love to discuss the prospects with you. I have a degree in Business Management, Accounting, Social Science and English. I will be the best candidate for the job…. Regards I am good at this, I assure you. A trial will convince you! Contest Link: https://www.freelancer.com/contest/Quick-contest-tell-about-your-experiences-working-as-an-online-freelancer-502299.html
£150 GBP in 3 days
5.0 (114 reviews)
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Hello! My name is Dave and I'm an experienced editor and proofreader who would be happy to take a look at your novel and make any needed changes or notes. The description doesn't have an exact word or page count, so I can't give any more specifics. However, I can get most jobs done within 24 hours. Feel free to contact me to discuss further!
£100 GBP in 3 days
4.8 (114 reviews)
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I'd be glad to edit your humorous sci-fi novel. Relevant Skills and Experience I am a Native English-speaking, professional proofreader and copy editor with more than 20 years' experience in a variety of disciplines, and I have edited several books, including two sci-fi novels. Proposed Milestones £222 GBP - I will edit your sci fi novel in your required time frame Additional Services Offered £1 GBP - I will provide a redlined version (tracked changes) as well as a final version. What is the total word count? My bid could change depending on the answer. Thanks, Linda Shiffrin
£222 GBP in 10 days
4.9 (156 reviews)
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My customary eagle-eyed approach will deliver you a carefully edited novel, within a framework of sensitivity to its imaginative integrity, humor, readability and internal continuity. Relevant Skills and Experience With me you’ll get an educated, native English speaking, experienced editor, and well-established freelancer focused on your manuscript! Proposed Milestones £100 GBP - Edit half manuscript for grammar, typos, sentence flow, & continuity errors in 5 days. £100 GBP - Complete edit of the manuscript in next 5 days
£200 GBP in 10 days
5.0 (82 reviews)
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I look forward to speaking to you further to discuss your writing needs, with my commitment to providing a first-class service at all times, my writing service is one you can rely on. Relevant Skills and Experience Editing Proposed Milestones £150 GBP - initial
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.8 (91 reviews)
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Greetings! I am a professional proofreader, editor and writer with over 10 years publishing experience. I promise to correct misspellings, rectify any grammar mistakes and generally polish your text to make it shine. My aim is to write powerful content with just the right amount of style to engage readers. I focus on user-based criteria as my method toward reaching this goal. I approach each project as an opportunity to make something the best that it can be, all the while constantly challenging and honing my skills. Inquiries are welcome. Best Regards, Mike
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.9 (42 reviews)
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Hello friend, welcome with your project. I have checked your requirements on this editing task and confident to deliver a high-quality plag free paper. Please reply to discuss more on your project. Also, provide the required reading materials/instruction sheet, if there is any. **Regular drafts will be provided. Thanks in advance.
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.9 (56 reviews)
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Hey, I’ve five years of experience in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I’m also well versed in SEO techniques, and best practices for content while adhering web standards or have a working knowledge of website structures, information architecture, and content management systems. I’ve also the unique talent for MS Word, PowerPoint or Excel, characterized by my previous employer as flexible, decisive and intuitive I believe my strongest value to be my dynamic ability to flow work operation smoothly in a team oriented environment. The opportunity you are offering has tremendous potential and demand exactly the skill set I possess. I’ll be glad to answer any queries that you have for me. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you soon. Regards
£33 GBP in 2 days
4.7 (47 reviews)
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Hi, I'm Rohan and I'm ideally suited to proofread and edit your Sci-Fi/ Humor novel. I'm a skilled writer and editor with a bachelors degree in Literature and Creative Writing. Furthermore, I have worked as an Editor for several lifestyle magazines and Publishing Houses, and as such I'm a tried and experienced veteran of the editing industry. As an Editor for a leading Publishing House I have edited and formatted several high profile manuscripts that have come my way. I also happen to be a "Preferred Freelancer" in this site with a great set of reviews and as such you can trust my services. My services for Proofreading include: Editing in any style UK/ US. I make sure that there are no grammatical or spelling errors. I work on the sentence structure and word usage. Make sure there is language consistence. My services for Editing include: Make sure there is narrative consistency. Make sure there are no plot or thematic holes. Make sure the dialogues are in line with the characters' backgrounds. As per industry standards I use 'TrackChanges' in MSWord so you have the option to verify all the changes made. I also offer a running commentary in separate comment bubbles, explaining the 'heavier' edits. (OPTIONAL) And anything else that may come up. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Rohan Proposed Milestones £250 GBP - Milestone
£250 GBP in 5 days
5.0 (14 reviews)
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Hi, I can do a thorough proofreading
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.9 (19 reviews)
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Hi, I'd like to edit your book. Would you like it in U.K. or U.S. style? In addition to what you've stated, I would also address punctuation and spacing issues. Is it in proper manuscript format or is it already formatted for the way you intend to publish? Please provide the word count for an accurate bid. I am a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience outside of this site - writing, editing, teaching creative writing and doing manuscript consultations. Please see my reviews and portfolio on my profile page. Thank you.
£150 GBP in 5 days
4.9 (49 reviews)
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Yes, my bid is higher than some, but if you send me a chapter of your book to edit for FREE, I think you will see why you should hire me. So far, I've made eight authors very happy. Relevant Skills and Experience My method, developed over 38 years, is to edit a book three times: First, to correct all errors; second, to add creative touches; third, to make the text flow flawlessly and connect with readers. Proposed Milestones £355 GBP - My journalism background guarantees attention to detail. £200 GBP - Compassion and a sense of humour drive my editing.
£555 GBP in 23 days
4.9 (11 reviews)
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I have reviewed your project requirements and I am 100% confident I can do this project perfectly. Relevant Skills and Experience I have the required skills and experience in this domain, having 4 years of experience in academic writing, content writing, proofreading and research Proposed Milestones £150 GBP - project
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.6 (42 reviews)
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Hi, I saw your need for a freelance editor for your Science fictional novel and took keen interest as it fits what i do. I can guarantee an error/ grammar free work to specification. Relevant Skills and Experience 10 Years’ experience in Journalism and the academics A degree in Mass Communication I Write SEOs, Articles & Blogs, Product Description, Reviews & Contests Proposed Milestones £150 GBP - Editing & Proofreading Would love more information on your work, the volume and how i can make it worth your project need?
£150 GBP in 10 days
5.0 (6 reviews)
4.9
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I have got your job posting and I am very much interested in working on your project. I am a pro blogger and content provider with more than 3 years working experiences of blog writing, Posting and SEO. So, I think you’ll find, I have the skills you’re looking for. For more on my skill and successfully finished jobs, please have a look at my Profile, Portfolio, Work history, and Feedbacks.  I am always available on Freelancer. I will be available more than 60 hours per week and able to start your project as soon as possible according to you. Thanks! Ryan
£44 GBP in 3 days
5.0 (8 reviews)
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Hi there. I would like to help you. I am an exceptional editor and proofreader. I have edited over 100 theses/dissertations, books and articles. I have also written several academic articles and I delve in creative writing from time to time too. Quality takes time, hence the time frame quoted, however, I do aim to have the task completed before then. I would like to see the document and discuss further terms with you; please contact me. Kind regards, Kevin
£155 GBP in 7 days
5.0 (42 reviews)
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Hello there, I am highly interested in your project and can have it done in 2-3 days. Relevant Skills and Experience I have been proofing and editing for over 8 years now and can surely get the task done. Proposed Milestones £100 GBP - Proofread novel
£100 GBP in 3 days
4.8 (36 reviews)
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Hi, I am pleased to offer you my content development services to fulfill your requirements. I understand that well-written content paves a way to forming an awesome impression in the mind of the reader. I have delivered more than 15,000 articles, 8,500 blog posts, 150 eBooks, 25 novels, 600 infographics and content for more than 800 websites till now. I am quite sure that I shall be able to do your work effectively and efficiently. The excellent feedback on my profile from other employers and the fantastic rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 itself speaks of the excellent quality of work and services I provide to my employers. Kindly contact me by clicking on “Chat” button just below this bid proposal. I would be glad to know your requirements in detail, and help you achieve your goals with my content. Thanks, Ruchi Bhargava
£150 GBP in 3 days
4.9 (29 reviews)
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Hey Friend! I can absolutely help in your project. Editing-Proofreading is my passion, and that’s why I am among the TOP FREELANCERS on this website in this domain. Please visit the following link to see my reviews: https://www.freelancer.in/u/Arjun1106.html Wait! I am not finished yet.  IMPORTANT DECLARATION: 1. I have an eye for detail and will point out and correct any issues regarding PUNCTUATION, SPELLING, GRAMMAR, USAGE, SYNTAX, and DICTION in your text. 2. I will meticulously proofread the text to ensure that it is free from errors. 3. I will improve the READABILITY of your text. 4. I will carefully COPYEDIT the write-up line by line, thereby putting the finishing touches and POLISH on your writing. 5. I will be cognizant of your authentic voice as an author and will seek to refine, rather than modify, your vision. 6. I will utilize the TRACK CHANGES feature of Microsoft Word so that all of my work is visible to you. 100% Money-Back Client Satisfaction Guarantee: If you think the Editing-Proofreading Service you have bought is not of an acceptable standard, or is not fit for purpose, or doesn't meet your expectations, I’ll return the milestones in FULL, straight away. Is that a deal? Then let’s shake on it! For further assistance, you just have to press the “CHAT” button.
£194 GBP in 3 days
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