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I have a mystery novel that needs proof reading.

$250-750 USD

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Posted about 6 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I'm a former ad writer. This is my eighth novel, third in this particular series. I don't have to have this finished in 48-hours, I'm flexible on time. Not sure how you charge so let me know on that.
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Not knowing the size/word count of your work, I suppose my bid reflects me "flying blind". I hope to be able to discuss it with you. I have just finished, believe it or not, another mystery novel, so my head is in the right place, I guess. I have edited, proofread, and written novels, academic papers, non-fiction books, letters of intent, masters’ theses, dissertations, letters of admission/application, and speeches; all to the satisfaction of my clients. I am very interested in your project. I hope you choose to discuss it with me. Thank you for any consideration.
$444 USD in 15 days
4.6 (77 reviews)
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Hi, I am Franklin, the charge/fee and deadline depends on the number of words in your novel (mystery novel). I have all it takes to execute this project (proofreading your novel) to your ultimate satisfaction. Having won some proofreading and writing competitions and completed a lot of proofreading task (thesis, Dissertations, projects, manuscripts, essays, ebooks, articles, novels, journals, newspapers, website contents, emails, etc), I will definitely be the best freelancer to proofread your novel. I will also provide "comments" if the need arises in the course of proofreading/editing your novel. I will love to hear from you. Below are a few links to my achievements: 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-13867029/
$750 USD in 6 days
5.0 (53 reviews)
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Hi, I’m Mahahind. I am a full time line editor/proof-reader. I have worked and studied in a wide variety of industries including IT, education, sales, HR among others. Alongside my professional and educational accomplishments, I have varied personal interests including (but not limited to) linguistics, wine, psychology, health and music. What I offer: • Strong spelling, grammar & communication skills • Solid line editing skills • A desire to provide you the best service • An understanding of different writing styles • Strong attention to detail • Working knowledge of both UK & US English • Knowledge & interest in a wide variety of topics and genres I look forward to hearing from you Mahahind Charan
$250 USD in 2 days
4.8 (70 reviews)
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Hello, this is Al, the freelance editor online. I’d like to know more about your project. I'd be happy to provide you editorial assistance, any weekday. I'm an experienced copyeditor, proofreader, translator, indexer, and layout specialist of MS Word document, compatible with .docx, .pdf, and .html formats intended for print and e-publishing. I hope to hear from you.
$250 USD in 5 days
5.0 (39 reviews)
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Hi! I'd love to discuss your novel and the level of proofreading/editing you need with you, so we can best determine if we might be a good fit and what a reasonable rate/budget for the project might be. I've edited dozens of published books, and would love to help you with your novel, so please don't hesitate to reach out so we can discuss further. I'm happy to answer questions you might have, as well as share samples of previous work in addition to those samples shared in my portfolio. Thanks, and hope to talk more soon!
$600 USD in 10 days
5.0 (8 reviews)
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Hi, I’m Bella, I am a professional copy-editor from New Zealand. I have enjoyed working with budding and experienced authors. Although I have only worked on non-fiction books so far, I am a prolific reader of fiction including mystery, detective and crime novels. For long books, I like to work them chapter/section by section so I get a feel for how much editing you are looking for and to ensure that both parties are happy. Books I have proofread include: - ‘Roots: Memoirs of two cities’ by Collin Chee, - Two of the ‘Single and Blessed’ series by Rebecca Kay, and ‘Dongbeihua: The Dialect of North-East China’ by Dennis Behnke. I usually charge by the word count of a document/manuscript and I will be able to provide an accurate price and turn-around time when I know the word count but as a guide, my 1,000-word rate is between USD9 and USD19 depending on the level of editing you require. I always do a thorough two-read review and provide a copy of my work with tracked changes. I check for spelling, grammar, inconsistencies, and readability. I have: Strong attention to detail, spelling and grammar skills; Experience with many document types and writing styles; A working knowledge of both UK & US English.
$380 USD in 6 days
4.9 (86 reviews)
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----------READ ME--------RANKED BY FREELANCER AS ONE OF THEIR TOP Content writers...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 charge a fixed rate. 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. Contact me for more information. Looking forward hearing back from you. Zack Khan
$761 USD in 6 days
5.0 (23 reviews)
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Hey Rainee Allen here! For my multiple administrative jobs, I have been involved in detailed proofreading and have been praised for my meticulous attention to detail. I understand how English is supposed to look and sound, I’m an excellent speller, and through my own writing have a deep understanding of grammar. I have the strength of delivering the milestone ahead of time with the assurance of quality work. I will provide one round of proofreading & light editing for: • spelling • punctuation • grammar I use Microsoft Word for editing. Skill • Detailed proofreading and editing of any content in the English language • * Formatting, editing and clean-up of Word files • Editing done in Microsoft Word's with Track Changes I guarantee high quality results that will exceed your wildest expectations. I commit myself to ensure timely delivery and offer the best services to make your documents outstanding.
$250 USD in 5 days
4.8 (33 reviews)
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I am a PTC qualified proofreader (Merit) and member of SfEP, and currently training as a copy-editor. I have proofread and proof-edited several books for publishers and received excellent feedback on the quality, clarity and added value of my work. I have repeat customers asking me to proofread their books. I have also recently edited a novel, again receiving excellent feedback. I have also been awarded ‘difficult’ projects due to my thoroughness and eye for detail. I pride myself on doing an excellent job, my reliability and meeting tight deadlines. Your project brief does not state how many words are in your book but I can proofread 10 pages an hours (5 pages if editing). I have based my estimate on 50,000 words at this stage and given a ten-day timespan to allow plenty of time for dealing with queries or in case you wish to extend the brief. I can proofread your work in Word with tracked changes or in PDF, using BSI symbols or comment boxes. I am comfortable working in either UK or US English and can do more than just proofread your work. If you need it, I can develop a style guide, line edit, suggest improvements on consistency, style, formatting, layout, design etc. I would be pleased to learn more about your book and your brief so that I can reassess my bid if necessary. I'm happy to carry work on a test chapter so that you see the benefit of my services.
$500 USD in 10 days
5.0 (20 reviews)
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Hello. I am a native English speaker and an excellent proofreader. I have proofread several novels, manuscripts, etc. and all are done with a high degree of accuracy. I have a keen eye for detail and will deliver the complete project in a timely manner. I charge $10 per 1000 words. I am available to begin working now and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks
$250 USD in 10 days
5.0 (33 reviews)
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Hi There, I normally charge based on the word count of the book and also after a quick view of the book to make an educated estimation of how much editing is required. I have so much experience in this, I know very quickly how much time is required and based on that, I also give clients a firm delivery date and I do deliver on that date. My work is line edited and I also help with content editing. I have edited e-books and novels for clients. My word counts have ranged from as little as 6000 words to above 60,000 words. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Hemina
$333 USD in 7 days
4.9 (29 reviews)
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Hello, and congrats on finishing another novel! My name is Jackie, and I would love to proofread it for you. I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills. Perfect prose is my passion--I have copy-edited and line-edited five novels (including a mystery!), a self-help book, a children's book, an academic journal article, and several newspaper/magazine articles and business publications. I am currently a writer and staff copy editor with three local publications in my city, and I have worked as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. I have some samples of my prior work available in the Portfolio section of my Freelancer profile, and will happily provide more samples or references upon request. For general proofreading, I typically charge $.0225/word, and on average can proofread about 2,400 words of text in one hour (so my bid is an estimate, since I'm not sure of your word count). Charges vary if more intensive editing is needed. I look forward to hearing from you!
$444 USD in 10 days
5.0 (12 reviews)
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Hi, Subject: Proposal related to I have a mystery novel that needs proofreading It is to bring in your knowledge that I am the Top Rated Freelancer on this platform and can easily work on your project. Please drop me a message so that we can discuss further related to your project requirements and budget. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks My Top Skills: Proofreading, Writing
$250 USD in 2 days
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Dear employer, I have over 15 years of experience in writing, editing and proofreading. My particular expertise and experience is in business writing and user guides/instructional documents. Copy writing, Editing & proofreading is my passion, I love to work for those who seek high quality project. I have a proofreading qualification and excellent, verified English and writing skills. Regards Brandon
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5.0 (16 reviews)
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Hello, I would love to proofread your novel. I am a native English speaker with four years' experience as an editor in legal publishing, so I can confidently work to professional publishing standards. I have also worked one-on-one with a self-published author of cookbooks, so I can adjust to your particular writing style. Personally, I also enjoy reading fiction in my spare time, so I can better engage with your story and provide feedback from a reader's perspective if you wish. I can proofread one chapter first, so you can review the quality of my work at an early stage. I have only suggested two other milestones since I don't know the page extent of your novel, but I'm happy to have fewer or more milestones depending on what suits you.
$250 USD in 5 days
5.0 (12 reviews)
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Hi, I'd like to proofread your novel. Has it been edited? What's it about? Please provide the word count for an accurate bid. I'm a university-educated native English speaker with a fine eye for detail. I have lots of experience - writing, editing, teaching creative writing & doing manuscript consultations. I would use track changes and offer comments. Please see my reviews on my profile page.
$500 USD in 10 days
4.9 (37 reviews)
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Business writing requires a professional and learned writer to communicate appropriately according to your high standards. With years of writing experience in various areas of business as well as proper and professional editing skills, I am the ideal candidate for you
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I have a quick turnover rate where I get extends in and back to the authors as fast as could reasonably be expected. Every editing or proofreading job will get two goes through the MS to guarantee the best editing. I have been editing romance books for writers for quite a long while now. I likewise have a BA in English Lit and a Masters in English Education. If it's not too much trouble connect so we can talk about this undertaking in additionally detail. I anticipate got notification from you! Much obliged, Steven Hobson.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I understand that a copy and paste article may need to undergo several modifications for it to pass copyscape. I will modify, edit proofread and re-write the article to meet the required specifications. I will also seek to correct grammar errors and overall try to refine the English language. Regards, Garon Helton
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Hello. I will edit/rewrite/proofread a thousand-word writing so that it is ready within a day plagiarism free. I also offer services in the areas of detailed descriptions and correction of grammatical errors. Regards
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