Developmental and line editing of a first novel

I am an English teacher, with a Master of Applied Linguistics. I am highly skilled in all areas of English spelling, grammar and vocabulary, and as a native speaker, will be able to ensure fluency and excellence throughout your work. I noticed you are going to pay in British Pounds. I am an Australian, so the spelling and grammar systems I use in my daily communication are based on UK English. You will notice that I have an excellent reputation on this site, and I will continue this reputation with your project. I have previously edited other fantasy novels, and I know of one in particular that is for sale on Amazon.com. (Google: The Schala by Phil Meier). I am able not only to check for spelling and grammar, but also to assist with characterisation and plot development as needed. I will use the 'track changes' feature in Microsoft Word for all editing work, and you can expect to receive your completed work within 10 days. I will require an initial milestone to be paid prior to the commencement of the work, to cover the cost of the initial freelancer fee, and as an assurance that this is not a fake project. Thankyou.

Congratulations on getting to this phase with your first novel! I have worked as a professional editor for over 15 years. In addition to my PhD studies in English, I am a former University lecturer who taught grammar and literature. My developmental editing is very thorough, and I pay close attention to character development, story arch(s), POV, plot inconsistencies, narrative voice, etc. My line editing is thorough and engaged, as I can ensure that your manuscript meets the style guide needs of any prospective publisher you might be seeking to attract. Perfect UK English is not a problem. Here is the e-mail response that one of my clients sent me yesterday after receiving my edits: "Hi Alex. Wow, am I ever impressed. I want to thank you so much for your work, and for showing that you not only care about your work, but are very passionate about it." I absolutely love editing--it is my true passion--and work hard to provide the very best feedback and corrections for my clients. Both the developmental and line edits would be done in separate edits, and I usually suggest both a copy edit and a proofread for the line editing portion. If you are interested, send me a message, and I can attach the breakdown of my pricing for my editing services (which will work out to be more reasonable than this bid, which is the minimum that I could place in the set project budget). Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Alex

Hello, I'd be happy to help. I can provide you developmental editing in 60 weekdays (Mondays-Fridays). I'm an experienced, professionally trained, full-time freelance editor. I've edited, proofread, and formatted written documents, such as books, e-books, journal articles, magazine articles, manuals, PowerPoint slides, web content, as well as university-approved master's and doctoral dissertations varying in length and subject matter while adhering to the required style guide. I provide the necessary recommendations and amendments using the MS Word comment tool and track changes feature, or apply standard proofreading marks when working on files in PDF format. For another brief reference, you may also read the Freelancer story about me https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/how-a-filipino-editor-triumphed-over-unemployment. If you’d have questions or concerns regarding my proposal, just send me an e-mail and I’ll get back to you shortly. Thank you in advance for considering my editorial service. Sincerely, Al

Hi there- My name is Lori, and I am an MD who has been writing and editing for over 25 years. My experience is in developmental editing all the way through copyediting and proofing. I like to think when I am done, another read through by a different editor is not necessary, and to date, it has not been. My clients are always quite satisfied with my work, and always comment that they wish I was the first look editor because it would have saved them a lot of money! I will stick with you until you send off for publishing- i.e. are totally thrilled with it. I guarantee my work in that regard. I have edited 2 books this past week- one for a PhD employee at USP Leavenworth, and another by an employee of a Senator on Capitol Hill x 15yrs (on leadership). And I don't take every project out there. This week a sci-fi thriller on another planet! Connect with me! You will not be disappointed My Best, Lori

Hi there, I am a professional writer and editor. Please ask me for samples or check my portfolio (https://www.freelancer.com/u/revival786.html) and reviews to have an idea about the quality of my service. I am highly interested in doing this project so please PM to discuss with me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Regards, Revival

Greetings !! If you are looking for a writer who produces high-quality content in a short time frame, look no further. I pride myself in providing my clients with top-notch, original content that captures the attention of readers in an informative yet engaging way. I work quickly but strive to ensure that every project I complete is an example of my best work. I'm a highly talented and experienced consultant here to serve your RESEARCH and WRITING needs with high quality, reliable, and efficient results! I'm highly organized and very responsive with project communication. Should we work together, you will feel my commitment to giving you the best service possible! Warm Regards PhD Writing

Hey, I'd like to apply for this job..I read the job description and I must say I'm very excited to help you with this project

Dear client, I am a Native English writer, editor, Proofreader with more than 10 years of experience with good academic background (MA in Literature) and simultaneous creative exposure and experience of working in MNC (Training and Learning Management). My services range from a straightforward check of spelling, grammar, and punctuation to a full comprehensive edit covering content, structure, continuity and flow. In the past, I have worked successfully on many projects that involve focus, attention to detail and dedication. I thoroughly enjoy the work and always work in a quiet space, where I can concentrate. I do not outsource any element of the work and also check all my work before delivering them to the client Thus, ensuring I deliver excellent results. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any question. Looking forward to working with you on this project. Best Regards. Steven Richard.

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With years of experience in editing and development of textbooks, research journals, thesis and short story novels. I bid to get your novel edited line by line.

Hello, My name is Hilary VandenBroek. I am an experienced writer, editor, and author assistant with specific experience working with indie authors in the self-publishing field. I have done editing and proofreading for many New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, including Bella Andre, Tina Folsom, and Crista McHugh. I In addition to this, I am a fan of the sci-fi/fantasy genre, so I'm familiar with the genre conventions and know what the reader expects. If I take on your project, I'll take several passes through the novel to get a really good feel for it, focusing on the work as a whole. Questions I tend to ask with this kind of work include: How "clean" is the plot? Is it structured well? Is the action moving forward in a way that makes sense or is the author relying too much on coincidence or characters acting unintelligently? Do the characters feel real to me? Do they interact authentically? Is the world-building rich enough to sustain the story? Is any magic or technology used explained to the satisfaction of the reader? Is it over-explained? How does the world-building balance against the plot? Is there enough of both to satisfy the audience? Does the story conclude well? And so on- you get the idea! I'm used to working with long pieces of 80,000+ words and have never missed an editing deadline. I'd love to chat more with you about your book. Feel free to message me here if you have any questions! Good luck and happy writing! Best, Hilary VandenBroek

Hello there, your project sounds interesting and I would like to be a part of it. Please do get back to me if my bid suits you. Thanks and regards, Sourav

Hi there, I'm a freelance editor and writer with twenty years of experience. I've written everything from screenplays to articles to short stories and have edited many hundreds of pieces of fiction and non-fiction. During the last two years, I've specialized in writing children's books and stories and have had great success. I've written for a former American Idol, the daughter of the screenwriter of FOUR CHRISTMASES, actor Christian Campbell, professionals in the medical and mental health fields, and many more! I'm also an author and editor for Scandinavia Publishing House, having written their You 'n' Me Baby Bible and edited both Bible Stories for Brave Boys and Girls books. When you go with me, you get someone who will listen carefully, who is empathic, and will go the extra mile in making sure you've gotten your money's worth. I enjoy communicating and getting everything right the first time, so everyone's happy. I can professionally edit your manuscript and make it ready for publication. I'm not just a writer but a fan of print sf from Alastair Reynolds to Isaac Asimov, as well as the fantasy genre from Tolkien to Pat Rothfuss. I can help you not only with the flow of the story, but the deeper meaning, the characterization, the overall philosophy without making it bogged down with ideas and lofty intentions. And, of course, I can provide samples upon request and I can do a few sample edits. I'm looking forward to working with you. Best regards, David

I'll read through, suggest plot ideas and correct for spelling and grammar for this price. The timeline is shown below. I'm a native English speaking Brit and am currently working on my own book (non-fiction). I'd expect everything in Word format and would offer suggestions for plot, story arc, characters etc. and do a second run-through once you had made changes from my feedback.

As you will see from our profile, both my wife and I have over 20 years experience of editing and proofreading from both academic and business backgrounds. We are both avid readers, and I am in the process of writing 3 fantasy & sci-fi gaming supplements that will be completed, ready for publication, later this year. Our rates are based on a 10GBP (approx. 15USD) per thousand words, if the length of your publication is significantly different then our final price would reflect that. We would love to work with you to get your project into the best shape for publication and hope to hear back from you about working together soon. Regards Gareth & Jayne.

Hi, I can proofread your novel in about 25-30 days for £10,000 GBP. (Unfortunately this website wouldn't let me propose less than your minimum project budget.) I'm a big fan of fantasy novels. In fact, I've recently been reading Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy. I've read many others and can edit your novel not only as a professional editor, but also as a reader of the genre. Professionally, however, I was trained as a journalist and have since worked in the communications field for more than 10 years. I regularly proofread and edit content to ensure clean, clear writing that engages the reader. This includes line-editing for grammar, spelling, composition and flow. Please feel free to visit my Freelancer portfolio to see samples of my work. I've posted an annual report for a non-profit organization and a blog article, but I can provide other samples if you'd like to see more. In the interest of full disclosure, I haven't worked on a novel before. I usually work with business content, which is why I'm offering professional quality services at a lower price than most others bidding here. But I'm fully confident that I can provide high quality and timely work for you. I would love to hear more about your novel and what your needs are to make sure I can provide work that you will be happy with. We could even start on a test basis, if you prefer, or you could have me edit a few pages to see what my work is like. I I hope to hear from you - thanks! Hali

I would love to work on this project for you! My price is negotiable, feel free to message me and negotiate with me. I want to polish off this novel for you.

Congratulations on writing a book! This is no easy feat -- I've done it myself as a writer, and also as an editor, helping authors just like you get their manuscripts ready for publication. You've already done the hard part (getting the words on paper), now I can help you cross the finish line. As you know, even the best writers still need an editor. That's where I come in: to polish "Two Worlds Collide," correct any mechanical errors, offer suggestions here and there, point out trouble spots, and, most importantly, make sure you are 100 percent happy with the final version. I am new on freelancer.com, but not new to this profession. I am a native English speaker from the United States with 12 years of editing and writing experience in newspapers, magazines, trade journals, academic publications, short stories, blogs, e-books, and fiction and nonfiction books. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in international relations. Why am I a good fit for you? Because I understand this is your story, not mine. As such, I'm here to correct errors and make recommendations, not rewrite your book. A good editor maintains the author's voice and saves him or her from printing embarrassing errors that would distract readers. I would be happy to email you excerpts from other books I have edited as well as samples of my own writing. Let's work together, Brye Steeves

Five star freelancer here with great reviews. The question isn't how to force structure onto your creation. It's how to see your creation within classic structure and apply the vision with accessibility and voice. I know the rules and how to break them. I have great endorsements from best selling novelists. I'm also a writing professor and I know how to listen. I'm the perfect freelancer for your project. Please see my profile and vitae. best Chava

I have a Masters Degree in Professional Writing from University College Falmouth, to add to my Sociology with Sport, Recreation and Leisure Management Degree, Tourism Marketing Diploma, Diploma in Photography and Diploma in Social Media Marketing and Online Reputation Management. I have many years experience as a professional fiction writer, editor and proofreader with skills in line editing, plots and sub plots, character and story structure. I have two short stories in print and my first full-length novel 'Quietus' was released in July 2015 and has been number one in both Japan and Germany, and number three in the UK download charts. I also run my own website and write a regular blog. I have edited many pieces of published fiction and written copy for magazine articles, marketing material and social media, including blogs. I have also travelled extensively around the world, am a keen foodie and lover of beer and wine. Genres include dark romance, horror, thrillers, crime, writing for web, fairy tales, travel, articles, writing for children and comedy. I wrote copy on a regular basis whilst Web Editor for the official Jersey Tourism website, I edited and proof read the magazines pureJersey and stayJersey and managed PR for the UK, Dutch and German markets and was also involved in Sports Marketing.