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Book editing - 25,000 words

$250-750 USD

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Posted about 9 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I need to get a book written by my 13 yr old daughter fully edited in approximately a week so she can meet a deadline for a book signing....
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I am qualified as a technical writer and have experience in editing and proofreading. I am also qualified as an English teacher and have taught at secondary school level for four years, marking many essays and reading many stories and poems written by teenagers. I have edited five full-length books, one of them being a novel written by a teenager for teenagers. My most recent work has been editing articles for an online journal. I belong to a writing critique group for writers of children's stories, from picture books through to teenage novels. My current regular work is transcribing and I am used to meeting deadlines.
$250 USD in 5 days
4.9 (141 reviews)
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Hi, I can do a really great job with editing your daughter's book. I currently run my own editing business in the UK where I routinely proof and edit all kinds of texts: essays, dissertations/theses, fiction, articles, etc. I’ve worked as an editor on two fiction magazines in recent years. Some details about me: - Native English speaker - BA, MA, CELTA qualified - Published novelist, short story writer and poet - Current editing and proof reading service in the UK for several years I have put in a relatively low bid in order to be competitive on Freelancer, but please don't wonder if this will affect the quality of the work. I am dedicated to my business and would be happy to work with you to get the work done by your deadline or sooner. I will: - Check the book for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors - Assist with flow/clarity if necessary - Assist with plotting, characterization, and most importantly originality - Work to your specifications and deadlines Please consider me for the job. I look forward to hearing from you. David
$250 USD in 9 days
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Hi, I would be delighted to edit your daughter's book in five weekdays (Mondays-Fridays). If I may ask, what is the topic of your daughter's book? I am a certified professional and freelance editor, who has edited, proofread, and formatted written documents, such as books, e-books, journal articles, manuals, recommendation letters, web content, as well as master’s and doctorate dissertations, accepted and approved by prestigious universities. As a native English speaker from the Philippines and a dependable service provider, I have done extensive editing, proofreading, style reading, as well as formatting of manuscripts, varying in length and subject matter. My editorial experience spans two decades beginning in 1989 and I have been working as a full-time freelance editor by profession since 2008. I hope I could be of help to you. Thank you for taking the time to review my proposal and profile. If you have questions or concerns, just write back and I will respond shortly. Sincerely, Al
$250 USD in 5 days
4.9 (42 reviews)
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Dear Mom, You must be so excited to have an author in the family! I believe I have exactly the experience and skills needed to work effectively with your daughter and turn the project around quickly. I have both freelance and staff experience as an editor; in addition, I've also worked as a reader for a literary agent, evaluating and recommending manuscripts. In addition, I have two sons (one in college, one in high school) who regularly ask me to look at their writing and I also work with young people to develop and improve their college application essays. Probably more than most editors, I have some experience working with teenagers on their writing. You can have a look at some of that work by visiting the site guru dot com and searching for my user name, copygooroo. Check out the College Application Essays portfolio. Further information on my skills as well as ratings from previous employers is available in my Freelancer.com profile. FYI, I am an American living in Kenya. I have excellent access to internet, email and Skype, as well as US phone number that can be used for communicating. Please don't hesitate to ask anything else you might like to know. I am confident you will find me a good match for this project and look forward to working with your daughter. Best wishes, Lisa
$444 USD in 7 days
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Hello! That's amazing that your daughter wrote a book! I started writing when I was 8, and it has always been a passion. Also, I have been a teacher in the past, so I have a special place in my heart for talented students. I would love to edit her book! I've worked as a freelance editor and writer for over 20 years. My work is meticulous in its accuracy, and I'm a stickler for precise punctuation, grammar and spelling, all the while making sure that they storyline maintains an easy, engaging flow for the reader. Even though I don't know how many pages or the word count her book entails, I will be happy to do this for you for $250, within just 2 to 3 days, possibly sooner, depending upon the length. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to send them back. I've worked with all genres of books over the years - young adult fiction, children's lit, novels, mysteries/thrillers, romance, fantasy, nonfiction, autobiographies - pretty much anything you can name :-) I'm also a screenwriter and passionate about working in that format, as well as with stage plays. I do hope to hear from you. I'm sure I would really enjoy editing her book and getting it spruced and shined up to its utmost for her book signing! Congratulations to her! I hope to be the one who is honored to help her get it ready :-) Best Regards, Cheryl E. Booth
$250 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I'm a native english speaker (U.S. and French citizen) living and working in France. I have over 15 years experience in the field and have expertise in proof-reading, correcting and editing novels, essays, articles, ebooks, etc. I believe my editing style could be unique for your daughter's project, as my talent lies in being able to grasp the author's voice and intention, and being able to make modifications in this same voice, all the while enhancing and strengthening the content. However, I would not want to alter your daughter's writing style, I would only be tightening the wording and making sure it's consistent and compelling to the reader from start to finish (obviously correcting any language errors such as improper grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation). I am reliable, passionate about the written word, attentive to detail and flow and am able to complete this project in under a week as you requested. I maintain open, constant and fast communication throughout the project, to give you updates and answer any questions. Having written a book by the age of 13 is quite an achievement for a young girl, I'd be interested in working on this project for/with your daughter. Could you please specify the word count ? Thanks, feel free to contact me for any questions. Best, Elizabeth
$300 USD in 4 days
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You Write, I will correct it. By using my Professional Editing Services, you can be sure that your English-language manuscript will be polished and ready for submission to your publication of choice at a very reasonable price. When you use my service, you will find that we correct grammar, delete redundancies, fix problem sentences, and even sharpen your vocabulary. I also edit for overall wordiness, replace inappropriate words, and eliminate obvious spelling errors. To improve the overall clarity and organization of your manuscript, even i re-arrange sentences and paragraphs if necessary. Because my number one goal is to respect your writing style and the overall tone of your manuscript, i only make and recommend substantive English language revisions when necessary. Regards PhD Writing
$421 USD in 5 days
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To whom it may concern: I'm a freelance writer, editor, and proofreader with experience and took an immediate interest in your project. It's really exciting that your daughter is only 13 years old and is on the verge of publishing a book. I can definitely do this within the deadline. Let me know if you'd like to speak more. Best, Hannah
$277 USD in 10 days
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I believe that I would be the ideal candidate for this project for the following reasons: I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland, Australia and a Diploma of Proofreading, Editing and Publishing. I am also a certified Quality Assurance Internal Auditor. All documentation can be provided on request. I am highly experienced in the use of both Word and Excel and being an educated native English speaker, I have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. I am fast, accurate and careful. I have spent many years writing both business and academic manuscripts and my areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: English English Literature Geography Geo-morphology Environmental Science Biology Business Finance Sociology Linguistics Coral Reef Biology Tourism I am also able to write fluently on many other subjects and have recently gained some experience in SEO writing through Freelancer. I can provide you with original, plagiarism-free samples of my work. I refer you to the favourable Freelancer reviews that I have earned to this point. Please PM me if you require further information.
$444 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I'd love to edit your daughter's book! I'm a professional editor, proofreader, and author. I've worked with both fiction and nonfiction. Past fiction projects I've edited include novels, short stories, children's books, plays, and video game scripts. I have worked with a book written by a child in the past (it was a short children's book for elementary school girls). Some of the things I edit for include grammar, tense, spelling, punctuation, flow, clarity, consistency, formatting, and more as the document may require. All my edits are done using MS Word Track Changes and Comments tools. I can have the book back to you in a week or less. My rate is 1 cent per word, so a 25,000 word manuscript would come to $250. If you have any questions or would like any additional information please don't hesitate to contact me. Warm Regards, Kathleen Price
$250 USD in 7 days
5.0 (19 reviews)
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Hi, I am a university student currently studying English and journalism, and I am interested in helping you out with editing your daughter's book. I am a native English speaker and am an experienced editor. I have completed editing tasks for short stories and poems, and am a writer as well. In particular, I've done editing for young writers. What I do is go through text for grammar mistakes first, then make some stylistic changes in terms of changing up some words and phrasing but without taking away the original tone of the writer to make it flow better overall. Growing up, I was an avid reader and always dreamed of writing a book of my own, which is why I am so interested to work with you on this project. As a university student, I don't have a heavy workload this few weeks and will be able to spend a few hours a day on this project. I will be able to complete this in a week, in time for your daughter's signing. I believe communication between an employer and freelancer is crucial, so feel free to let me know if you’re doubtful about my editing and I’ll work on multiple drafts until we have the best book possible. It would be great if you could message an extract of your daughter's book and I’ll edit it for you. That way, you can have a look at my editing style before making any decisions about hiring me. Thank you for reading my proposal and I look forward to hearing back from you soon about the possibility of working with you.
$300 USD in 10 days
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Good day. Please review our bid for proofreading your daughter's book. We have more than 5 years of experience in proofreading and academic editing. The experience is in both commercial and academic work. We use the Track Changes tool to enable you to see proof of work and to accept/reject amendments that we have made. Layout and formatting can also be provided as part of the work, if required. Relevant academic qualification: degree in Language Practice. Kindly refer to our Freelancer Profile for our background, and feel free to visit our Facebook page (Grammar Guardians South Africa). Please contact us if you require any additional information.
$280 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I am a professional editor and proofreader and will have no problem not only helping you but your daughter finish her book before the signing. My rate is very competitive and honestly it is lower than what your minimum is, but being that it is the minimum I had to put the lowest. I have edited everything from non-fiction to fantasy, horror, science fiction, contemporary, and general fiction.
$250 USD in 3 days
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I'm a very fast and efficient proofreader/editor. I believe this skill will assist me in completing your project at the lowest rate in the fastest amount of time. I have a great deal of interest in reading through your daughters book and would love to be a part of helping with the process. Please contact me if you would like to discuss a few or anything else. Thank you
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Hi! I am a Writer and an Editor. I have several books published, and I can edit your child's work to make it an interesting read. Aside from correction of those usual things - typos, spelling, grammar and sentence structure errors, the story shall be checked for flow and storyline errors. The Book shall be trimmed if certain sentences are found to be dragging the original pace, of course without harming your kid's flow or style. Regards, Tom
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I'm a professional and freelancer worker with experiences in various job e.g Secretarial Duties, Administrative Manager, Writing for beauty Ads, Cat Food, Shampoo Ads, Insurance and Food Beverages. I previously work for media company and also capable to do data entry, budgeting, cash flow report, HR Payroll, Translation to Indonesia or English, ghost writer, proof reading and editing. I commonly work with computer office program e.g Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet, Lotus Notes. I can assure you that I'm a result oriented, timely manner and communicative person. Any project that you'd like to offer, we can discuss it first. I would be grateful to have offering from you. With all my best regards, Olla Renilda
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Your require the book to be fully editing and proofread. this will be done is 6 days for you. Have editing hundreds of projects, research papers, stories, articles, i believe I can provide with top quality for your daughter. I will work at this project assiduously with detailed reading and editing ensuring no grammatical errors, punctuation problem. You will be pleased. Please contact me with any concerns or questions that you may have. Thank you for your consideration.
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Hi there I am a native English speaker and will be able to proofread and edit your daughter's book. I could have this done within three days, and will ensure that I pay strict attention to detail. I'll read every word, sentence and paragraph and make edits/suggestions for improvements wherever I feel that it is necessary. I could either fix these for you, or simply make a note so that you or your daughter can edit the content - it is totally up to you. I could get started on this right away for you. I guarantee that you will be more than happy with my work, and I'm always happy to communicate throughout the project to ensure that you are thoroughly satisfied with the end result. I hope we can work together on this, and please do let me know if you have any questions at all about me. Thank you and I hope to hear from you. Kind regards, Rebecca
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I have an experience in writing/Editing & I have a sense in picking the right words. I used to write for many magazines for 4 years specializing in articles & poetry. I'm a hard worker , committed to deadlines & I take things seriously. My field study was in English literature. Let me know if you're interested! Best regards; Hend
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