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Simple Mechanical Edit Needed on Novel

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Posted about 12 years ago

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Hi Freelancers, We require a simple, mechanical edit on a novel. We are not a self-publisher but an independent publisher looking for someone with proofreading experience to provide a 'second look' at a book that has already been professionally edited by one of our junior editors. Anyone who has read the earlier UK editions of Kate Mosse's 'Sepulchre' will know that even a large publishing house (Orion) can let major errors slip by. We are not a large publishing house. We are an independent publisher, so we will be looking for very competitive bids and a quick turnaround. Again, this is a purely mechanical edit. You will just need to look for grammar and spelling errors. We do not want any re-writing nor do we require a ghost-writer. Feedback will not be welcomed on this book. This is a simple editing job. The book is about 85,000 words. We will require you to use Word Track Changes. We are looking for a native English speaker, particularly someone in the US as this is a US English book, but other countries will also be considered. You will need to sign a legally binding confidentiality agreement. We believe in fair wages but this job is quite straightforward. A university student could handle it. Therefore, we are looking for highly competitive bids. The lower your bid, the more likely you will be awarded this project. That said, experience counts. The lowest bid will not necessarily win, so provide us with as much information as you can regarding your expertise. We have a handful of titles coming out this year. If we like your work and your price, we will hire you again. Thank you for your interest, -WeLoveBooks
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Thanks for the invitation If someone buys your book he will not forgive you for any slight mistake. Imagine you want to write. What is your name?And you write "When is your name"?Funny but happens. Remember a bad REVIEW in Amazon will give your book a bad reputation. I have been in the Amazon business and I know how sales can go down with just a bad review if someone says you have to learn how to write Good English and also without spelling mistakes etc. Really really bad:(( As you stated I will not be restructuring or rewording but basically making sure the words used are right and are in the right place. That is why I call myself the final "TOUCHER" to your work. As an(author,proofreader,editor) 1)quality work 2)value for money 3)efficient communication 4)at least 3X of proofreading kindly click the link below to know my reviews on freelancer. http://www.freelancer.com/users/feedback_2138566.html?category=48 Hope to hear from you. Kind regards
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Greetings! I am a professional editor and writer, and have been working in this capacity for more than twenty years. I am a stickler for proper grammar, punctuation and spelling and will take on your sample test with great enthusiasm! I work with the Track Changes feature of Word in the majority of my editing and proofreading work. I completely understand that this project is purely of that nature, and that's perfectly fine. I love editing, and take pride in providing a stellar quality of work. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward to receiving your test, and wish you all the best with this book. Sincerely, Cheryl E. Booth
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Hi! I would be interested in working with you. I have worked as a copyeditor and proofreader for the past 13 years in an academic setting and also as a freelancer. I have experience copyediting scholarly articles in various fields, as well as popular works. Please see PM for more information on my background and further details of my bid.
$680 USD in 30 days
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I am an experienced writer and a Native English speaker from the U.S., and I have over 20 years experience proofreading and copy editing. I have several publications on which I did all my own proofreading and editing, and have proofread and edited many of my colleagues' publications. I recently completed a writing degree which involved extensive proofreading of other student's work as well as a course dedicated to editing and proofreading. I am extremely detail-oriented and will have no problem ensuring that your book is error-free with a short turnaround time.
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Hi Thank you for the invitation to bid. I can do this in three days. I am currently working as a proofreader and an editor with a US ebook publisher so I am familiar with publishing conventions, both in the US and the UK. I am an author, an experienced proofreader and editor with an excellent command of the language. I will deliver an excellent service and I am a native English speaker. I look forward to hearing from you
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I die a little bit inside whenever a published book or article sports spelling, punctuation and spacing errors. They all stick out like sore thumbs to me. I am a Paralegal of 17 years and published author of several articles. Proofreading and attention to detail is my specialty.
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Hi. I am very interested in this project and will deliver accurate work. I received a BA in English 11 years ago and have been involved in proofreading for 13 years. Please see my reviews for further reference and your Inbox for details. Kind regards
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I love books too! If you want an experienced editor who will take care of your novel and ensure that every sentence is perfectly clean, look no further.
$125 USD in 14 days
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Hi. A simple mechanical edit, you say? No subediting, developmental editing or rewriting? Sounds too good to be true, but you can count me in! I have a sharp eye and a great understanding for the flow of language. As this is a pure proofing, I can also offer a fast turnaround without wincing. Please see PM for a sample, and I look forward to working with you. P.S. Initial milestone covers project fee. Thanks.
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I am able to provide past work and references, if you'd like. When I edit, I not only proofread the book, but I also provide the author with content notes that discuss suggested changes in regard to characters, plot, themes, story lines, and such. I hold two master's degrees and am an experienced editor. I have written three peer reviewed books, the latest to be published in June, and many other publications, all of which I proofread extensively before sending for publication. I have been an indexer for the journal "Provenance: The Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists" since 2003. I have also provided the professional level indexing for all of my books. From 2002-2007 I owned and operated Cantadora Press and did all the editing and proofreading for all the books, pamphlets, and journal issues we published. From 2008-2010, I taught college-level American history courses and spent a lot of my time teaching my students how to write properly, including: grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and diction. Their semester-long projects entailed many drafts of paragraphs and larger sections before final submittal. Now that I own an editing business and have worked with freelancing sites like oDesk, Elance, Freelancer, and Guru, I have edited multiple books, articles, and Web sites for content. I have always delivered excellent quality editing for a great price. I deliver my product in the time limit specified in the contract. In the past few months I have edited two vampire romance novels, a werewolf romance novel with accompanying short stories, a western series of 4 books based in Wyoming that has a Kung Fu twist, a contemporary book about President Obama's public speaking secrets, an action thriller about a presidential election, a futuristic sci-fi thriller, an exercise manual, a technical manual for doing computer forensics, two family counseling case studies books, an eBook on how to do SEO, a master's thesis on the smartphone industry, a Medieval history textbook, a church history book, a western novel, a forex trading ebook, two ebooks about dealing with creditors and credit bureaus (from different authors), a medical treatise, a heart-wrenching autobiography, a conference report on international relations, an ebook on the credit bureaus and how to conquer them, and a short crime fiction ebook. I have great skills and no one can edit for grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or style like I can. I have also edited technical ebooks on the future of cell phones and on the tablet industry. I have also edited websites and smaller jobs like sales letters, cover letters, and brochures. I am a native US English speaker. I feel that my twenty plus years of experience editing and proofreading my own projects and those of others make me an ideal candidate for your freelance editor position. You will find others with perhaps lower bids for this project. Many of those will be either non-native English speakers or editors with little education and experience in editing. I am a native speaker (US) and I have the education and experience you want in order to deliver you the best possible editing job. I hope you will consider me for this position and hire me. I can get started right away and my dependability means we can work together for a long time.
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hi, thanks for invitating me to bid. I am much experienced in editing and proofreading. I can work on this for you and do a very good job too. Please see Pm
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I am a native English (American) speaker who has been editing and proofreading for more than 25 years. I have a BA in English and have worked for major publishers as well as new writers. I am estimating the turnaround time generously; I am usually fairly quick at turning projects, and we can discuss special deadlines/timelines if needed.
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You can expect 100% accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. I have eight years professional editing experience and a great deal of respect for deadlines and the publishing process. Looking forward to helping you produce a flawless manuscript.
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Hi, I am an Australian, and a recently qualified writer/editor and would be able to line edit a book for you. I can use MS Office track changes or standard editing marks. I am basing the price on the manuscript being not ridiculously bad so far as grammar is concerned. ll the best with the project, Gar
$170 USD in 17 days
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Hello -- I am very interested in assisting you with this project. I have over 25 years of experience, which includes freelancing for publishing houses and doing precisely the type of work you describe. Thank you!
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I'm a professional editor who can give your novel the simple proofread you're looking for. I'm also happy to sit your test. Please see your PM for details.
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Hello I am an editor and proofreader from Cambridgeshire UK and an associate of the Society for Editors & Proofreaders. I am also a published author with over twenty years creative writing experience and my work has been distributed on both sides of the Atlantic. I am familiar with US English and although I do not often search this site, I frequently work with US and Canadian writers. I quote $100 dollars for a professional and through edit of your book. Regards Brian Cross
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I have much experience in editing pieces of creative work. I have a keen eye for detail, which makes me an ideal proofreader. Please see your PM for more details.
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As a high school English teacher and current MFA in creative writing student, as well as author of several substantial, published academic papers, I have a ton of experience editing, proofreading, and giving constructive criticism on the written work of both my peers and my students. I am conscientious, well-written, and can catch really subtle glitches in grammar and flow.
$125 USD in 10 days
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Hi thanks for the "request to bid." I would love to prove my competence in editing by fixing your sample paragraph. I read between five and seven 300 page novels per week, and perform editing work frequently. I love the work, and I would love to help you make sure your newest book hits the shelves error free. THANKS!
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