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$250-750 USD

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Posted over 7 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I would like to hire a professional editor to edit my novel. The story is approximately 30,000 words and is in the Action/Adventure genre. I have reviewed the story 3 times already and am happy with my edits, but would like a professional eye to look at the manuscript. I am interested in hiring an editor who is able to do a full edit, including copyediting. Ideally, I am looking to pay between $200-$300 for this work. I have attached the prologue below, if you are interested. Thank you.
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Hi Euan, Thank you for the opportunity to bid on your project. I am an Australian writer and editor living in Adelaide. I have more than 15 years editing experience, across all genres. I had a look at your prologue and it is good. I could see a few places I could help tighten up the language. The process I use is track changes in word and I will make comments in areas I think can help you or for you to consider. Please see my portfolio (linked to my profile) and what others say about me. I invite you to open a conversation with me to discuss your requirements. I work using the freelancer.com milestone payment system. This system protects both of us while we work together and allows mutual reviews to build reputations. Good luck with your project. Kind regards kym
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Hi, My name is Ruchi Bhargava. I’ve delivered more than 6,500 articles, 6,000 blog posts, 12 eBooks, 3 novels, 3 infographics and content for more than 15 websites till now. I’m quite sure that I’ll be able to do your work effectively and efficiently. The excellent feedback on my profile from the other employers and the fantastic rating of 5 stars out of 5 itself speaks of the excellent quality of work and service I provide to my employers. I hope that you will choose me to work for you. Please contact me via Freelancer Chat. Thanks, Ruchi Bhargava
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Hello and thank you for attaching a sample of your book. From the short read you have certainly managed to instantly capture the reader's imagination, which is not an easy task. There are a number of elements which concern me as an editor and, as a consequence, I have been unable to match your stated budget as I believe there is considerably more work to be done than you may think. This is not meant to be a criticism of your work, but purely a comment coming from experience. One initial element is the shortness of the sentences. It is more fitting for an academic piece than a literary one, and as a consequence, it stops the flow and does not make the text so easy and smooth to read. There are a number of unnecessary repetitions of 'information' and thus the text does need editing from that angle as well. I would be glad to send you an edited version of the text you have provided so that you can see more clearly what I am talking about and what you could expect from my editing services. I do not see this as a 'job' purely to go through the text and correct obvious errors, but also to polish the text and make it as easy to read as such a compelling story deserves. Although from the UK, I am used to working with American English text and aside from that, I hope my feedback and overall reputation would assure you that you are in good hands. I only do the work myself so you will always find me swift to respond and easy to communicate with. Kind Regards David Dundas
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--------------READ ME------------I am a native speaker and a professional Writer/editor (copy, line/substantive, content, and technical editing) and proofreader offering a wealth of experience writing a wide variety of written material. I strive for complete accuracy and the highest degree of professionalism in the work I complete. QUALITY is my second name. Many samples of my work can be found on here https://www.freelancer.com/u/Zackkhan19.html I am also a passionate perfectionist when it comes to a succinct, well-written and mistake-free document. First impressions are always important. As a writer, you want the reader to understand your writing, not misinterpret it. I can help you make that happen. Why you should HIRE me? 1) I have a 5 star average rating 2) I hold a master's degree in Marketing & Creative writing, MSc (Economics) and am a Writing Coach. 3) Your work is NEVER subcontracted or Outsourced! 4. You get professional customer service 5. Your work is always delivered on time 6. Your work is kept PRIVATE Please message me for samples or visit my portfolio, thank you so much.
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US native English speaker and professional proofreader. I'm working as editor, eBooks writer and copywriter for more than 20 website regularly. Moreover, you can check my 100 % score in English level 2 exam which will assure you my English proficiency. I'm ready to start now. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks & Regards
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When I work, my first priority is to ensure that my clients are fully satisfied. I manage to do this by putting a strong emphasis on the key points of the subject I am given. No one wants to read flat information, they want something that attracts their attention and shows that a lot of thought, expertise and care has gone into it. I don't work to just create any kind of copy. I work to create content that fits in with the specific needs that my clients have. I want to create content that is professional in appearance while also making a business look more attractive to an average consumer.
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BUSINESS ANALYSIS- Greetings! Ranked the #1 business researcher and writer on Freelancer.com since 2010, I thank you for the opportunity to work on this project. I hold Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees. . I have worked with over 1000 clients in 150 countries, including Fortune 100 companies such as American Express and Morgan Stanley, as well as Rent-A-Center, FLIR, Cisco, and others. I am experienced with white papers, business writing, technical descriptions, contracts, sales pitches, and much more. I would very much like to work with you on this project and request that you contact me through www.Freelancer.com to discuss specifics. Thank you in advance. Gregory Bair
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Hi, I'm Rohan and I'm ideally suited for this project. I believe I can really help you fine tune your novel, as I have experience with writing novels and short stories that have been published by journals and magazines, and also because I have worked with Publishing Houses like Penguin Random House, and several reputed magazines, as an Editor. As such I have a lot of industry experience about how to edit and proofread so as to catch the minutest of details. Additionally, I can also help you enhance the few of your writing, as in its present form the sentences feel just a little disjointed. My services 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 Correct 'technical' errors Run a fact check for anything verifiable online 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.
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I am a skilled and experienced editor and proofreader. I always deliver a quality product meeting all project requirements. I have edited and proofread a wide variety of documents including: 154 novels, 366 non-fiction books, 245 e-books, theses, dissertations, academic articles and reports, blogs, business documents, Web content, legal documents and others. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Hi, I am a professional writer and full time freelancer with a background in management and marketing. My specialty is writing high end content for websites, articles, marketing pieces and so on. I have also written an adventure thriller (not published) and I have done editing and proofreading on a large number of books, both fiction and non-fiction – as well as mentoring budding writers. Because I enjoy editing immensely, I do not charge my full rate for those tasks. Part of the payback for me is the pleasure I get from reading the works. So I will charge you just $250 if that is acceptable. On your part, you need to allow me a full week so that I can slot it into my fairly busy schedule. I can send you each chapter as I have completed it, or a number of chapters – whatever works best for us. You may request as many revisions as you want for no extra charge. The way I work is to read the entire book first to get a proper feel for the style, plot, flow, structure, characterizations and so on, making notes as I go. Then I send you those notes for your comments and feedback. At that point, I take each chapter in turn and start the editing process. Let me know if you are interested. Best wishes, Dan
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Hey, If you want your content to be original, creative, and unique then I can assure you the high quality work enriched with creativity. My research skills are highly commendable and writing is my passion. I am very much comfortable and well acquainted with UK and US English. I have successfully completed many projects assigned to me on different platforms. The delivery on time with maintaining the high quality is my motto. Kindly consider me for this job, if you have any doubt over my quality please check out portfolio for my writing samples. Thanks
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Hi, I can edit your manuscript within 7 days time with regular updates regarding work in progress. Kindly, message me for any queries in relation to my services. or if you want to want to get started just award me the project. Thanks!
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“I sell words according to your demands. It’s yours for the asking.” 
My strong belief is that readers should be presented with content that's easy to understand & doesn't challenge with complex language. I look forward to doing business with YOU!
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I am a professional, native English speaking editor who works quickly and thoroughly. I can ensure that your book is novel from grammatical errors and can also help with word choice and sentence structure, as necessary. I am including below a few reviews I have received for similar projects. You are welcome to visit my profile to view my additional reviews. Thank you for your consideration. “She is the best! I have used her for editing my manuscript for three drafts. I highly recommend her if you need your work done professionally and on time!” “I loved Krystal! I would love to work with her again! She is consistent and creative and this book wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for her awesome editing!” “klboots performed an edit and a detailed critique of my 75,000 word novel and I could not be more happy with the final product! I will definitely hire again!!” “Klboots did an excellent job proofreading and editing my novel! She paid attention to detail and greatly improved my book's structure! I plan on re-hiring her very soon!” “I was nervous about hiring off freelancer, based on the content of my book, but klboots was professional and her work was amazing.. The project was finished under the time quoted as well.” “Quick turnaround; very thorough review; her comments were helpful and thoughtful and made my document a better story. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!” “Amazing proof-reader! I have been hiring her for a while and I would not hire anyone else!”
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Writing is an art. Besides a clear command of all aspects of the language, my impeccable writing is largely fuelled by an insatiable passion and love for the written word. I think this is what gives me an edge over many other writers, who might be at the same level with me, or with an even better grasp of the English language. I am a self driven writer, with a knack for comprehensive research on any subject that I write on. I also have an innate ability to borrow ideas from different sources and owning them, by polishing and making them original. I can write on a wide scope of subjects, according to the instructions and requirements of the task at hand. At the moment I am searching for writing work. with my smooth command of the language, throw into the mix, my passion and self drive, and right here, you have the ultimate choice of the writer you have been looking for. I AM AS GOOD AS THEY COME AND WILL NEVER DISAPPOINT. Regards Sana
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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.
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Hi, I am an experienced writer/editor for 7years (being the winner of a writing competition recently 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
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I am a professional full time academic research writer fully proficient in HARVARD, APA, MLA, Chicago and Oxford writing styles. I am competent in writing dissertations, thesis, reports, case studies, personal development plans, personal statements, marketing plans, comparative studies (companies/countries), review of literature and systemic literature review. I am able to carry out research utilizing mixed method, qualitative or quantitative research. My services range from undergraduate to Ph.D. academic level and I have written papers on management (organizational/business management including but not limited to Organizational/Business strategy, Strategic analysis etc.), HRM (Strategic HRM, IHRM etc.), Operations management, Marketing (plans, positioning etc.), Chemistry, Nursing, Psychology, Political Science, History, Geography, World Affairs and Religion. My work is tailor-made to suit my client's needs and is written from an analytical and critical perspective utilizing up to date peer-reviewed sources of academic literature and books.
$588 USD in 10 days
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Welcome! I've checked your description very carefully, and I believe I would be just the right candidate for proofreading your manuscript. Why? Because I have 7+ years of professional academic proofreading/editing experience, and also because I have a keen eye for small errors that others might not spot right away. Is this all? Nope. My previous employers (now my brothers in arms) have consistently characterized me as an intuitive, reliable, decisive and immensely flexible personality. BUT do not take my word for it. Check their feedbacks for yourself. Also, please check my PORTFOLIO for sample items to help guide you my way. I promise you this: You will need NOT go anywhere else for editing and proofreading ever again after trying me out. Interested? Let's talk. I do not bite! ?
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Greetings! I am Kemar Daley, a talented freelancer in the writing sector. After reading your job description, I realized that it is the perfect fit for my skill set, moreover I have been writing and proofreading for over six (6) years now which makes me more than competent enough to deliver high quality work as I am a talented native who is willing to start working immediately. I am fully knowledgeable of US, UK and Australian English so you can expect a job well done. While I am certain there will be others who underbid me on this project, I can assure you several things. • I work extremely fast • I have a great writing, proofreading and critical thinking skill. • I am a Native American English speaker. This means I can ensure quality communication in regards to your project. A few questions that I have for you about the project: How soon are you looking to start? Can we discuss more via chat? Is there a possibility for long term work? For past work, please see my portfolio. Additional samples are also available upon request. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Cheers! Kemar Daley Professional - Writer/Proofreader/Editor
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Hello, I am an English PhD with a focus in English Literature. Having reviewed your sample text, I would be very interested to edit and copyedit your manuscript! I love adventure stories, and especially Amazon-based ones. I can stay within your budget and deliver a superior product. Let's discuss! Nanette
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