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Book editor

$100-150 USD

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Posted over 5 years ago

$100-150 USD

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My book has been edited several times but errors remain. I'm looking for someone who will not rush through the job so they can get paid. Looking for someone to really critic the book for flow and ease of reading, along with catching gramatical errors and typos. Looking for someone to establish a long term working relationship as I have another book to be published.
Project ID: 18345430

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Hi there I'm an independent editor with publishing experience and a background as a lecturer in English and Creative Writing. My work experience, coupled with my MA in Linguistics, means I have a trained eye for grammatical error as well as areas where flow, voice, consistency, format and character development can be improved. I'm guessing from your comments on the brief that you've had a couple of bad experiences with editors. Editing is not a "one and done" job - my process is far more fluid. You have unlimited right of reply; I produce a document in Microsoft Word with tracked changes and comments, and you can deliberate, question and request to your heart's content. That's a proper editing service. Get in touch for a consultation - I'm sure we can develop a long-term relationship going forward. Many thanks for your time. Simon Richardson
$138 USD in 10 days
4.9 (148 reviews)
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Hi - I'm a professional English proofreader with extensive experience in linguistics and writing. I've helped a lot of clients polish and refine their manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction), business documents, books, novels, novellas, ebooks, short stories, blog posts, articles, presentations, etc. Besides ensuring a document is error free, I pay attention to clarity and coherence, i.e. transitions between ideas, etc. Also, I never discuss or distribute the contents of my potential projects but I may keep a copy of your document on file for a period of 48 hours in the event that you need further editing of future revisions. Finally, the finished product will include two copies of the edited text—one that shows the changes (a copy with MS Word Track Changes on), and one that incorporates all of the changes made. These are some of the books I have edited: 'The Shoebox' by Tracy Ploch 'Hiding in the Shade' by Kathryn Wiseman 'The Opposite Effect' by Steve Claydon PS. I also hold a BA in English Language and Literature and currently teach IELTS (writing). I really look forward to proofreading your book.
$100 USD in 10 days
5.0 (334 reviews)
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"Hello there, This is Gilbert Barry with you. How are you doing today? I have read the project description and understood what is required! Could you please send me a message, therefore, we can discuss more about the project as well as deadline, budget etc? I have a good experience on the particular subject and have some excellent research knowledge on it. Proofreading, rewriting and editing are the final and very important stages of any writing. I undertake this stage with all astuteness and diligence to ensure that all your works are free of grammatical errors and typographical errors. In other to put all your works in the best possible shape, I proofread and edit where there are errors and rewrite any part that is not consistent with the content of your writing. I have amassed a great deal of experience that you can always depend on to make your writings error free. My skills in proofreading and editing or rewriting are unparalleled. Best Regards GilbertBarry "
$100 USD in 2 days
5.0 (102 reviews)
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Hi! It would be my pleasure to complete this project in a timely fashion and surpass your expectations.
$138 USD in 10 days
4.8 (271 reviews)
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Greetings, I'm interested in your job post related to reviewing and editing a book to make it smooth and error free. I am a professional and experienced proofreader and editor with the desire skills set to perform this task proficiently. Using my past experience in editing and proofreading I will focus on surface errors such as misspellings and mistakes in grammar and punctuation, restructure sentences and highlight the sentences that are not correct. I feel more than happy to work with you in a long-term working relationship and I feel positive that my relationship will provide the ideal stepping stone. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.
$150 USD in 10 days
4.9 (136 reviews)
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Hi, I'm Lee and I'm a 46 year old writer. I'm English but I now live in Australia. The price that I'm bidding is for very basic editing of grammar and typos. A fully fledged edit, including suggestions for rewrites etc, would be a little more costly. I agree with your sentiments with regard to rushing the editing process - impossible to do an effective job in such a way, and doesn't do the writing process justice. I'd be pleased to discuss this further with you should you wish to do so. Link to my profile: https://www.freelancer.com/u/leepatt3n Kind regards, Lee Patten
$150 USD in 10 days
5.0 (28 reviews)
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Hi, I've reviewed your project brief and I can help you with ‘Editing/Rewriting/proofreading’ your book. I’d be more than happy to help you ensure the accuracy and quality of your content. Years of experience allow me to ‘Edit, Rewrite, or Proofread’ any type of content with high confidence and in a timely manner. You’ll find that I’m very much client oriented and detailed in my approach. I’m looking forward to learning more about your specific requirements! Sincerely, Jayne Scott
$100 USD in 2 days
4.8 (163 reviews)
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Hi, I have seen your job description and would like to do your project related to proofreading. I never release the project until it is thoroughly proofread which leads me to pinpoint and rectify mistakes sharply and outstandingly. Kindly take a moment to have a look at the reviews that I have attained on this platform from employers like you whom I have worked with. I work strictly on deadlines and projects are never delayed. My work completion rate speaks for itself. Look forward to working with you. Regards, Shameel Kazi.
$150 USD in 7 days
4.7 (176 reviews)
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I am a professional editor, proofreader, and copywriter with an English degree from a top university in the U.K. I have more than 8 years of experience editing: college coursework, academic & technical documents, brochures, e-books, kindle texts, blog posts, full books, resumes and more. "My proofreading and editing service checks: Grammar, punctuation, and spelling Tense issues Sentence structure Readability Consistency Redundancy"
$100 USD in 1 day
4.8 (221 reviews)
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Hello there! As an ENGLISH PROOFREADER, I will professionally Proofread or do PROOF-READING AND EDITING of any document ranging from Articles, non-fiction and fiction books, journals, Christian books, Blog Posts, Email News Letters, Resumes, Letters etc. I will check the document for: Grammar and punctuation Spelling mistakes Readability (Proofreading poor sentence structure) Syntax errors Repetition (there's nothing worse) All of this will be delivered back to you, clean and polished, timely after Proofreading and Editing! Don't accept cheap imitations, come to the professional proofreader for the best English Proofreading services. This gig is explicitly for a good standard of English Proofreading. If your document requires extensive Editing or rewriting, please MESSAGE me BEFORE PLACING YOUR AWARD. Thanks!
$100 USD in 1 day
4.8 (184 reviews)
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Hi there, I have over 25 years of experience in the areas of editing and proofreading ranging from formalized office writing to informal casual writing. As a native English speaker, I'm very proficient in English grammar, language and spelling. My love for writing has grown into a passion to help other people effectively express themselves in writing. I will do your work with full devotion and professionalism. I assure you to plagiarism free research on your mentioned topic. To ensure the best results for your business, I’ll work with your titled Book editor. I am pretty much sure about my abilities to do odd and difficult tasks. In order for you to easily see which words and phrases that I proofread, I will deliver your work using MS Word's 'Tracked Changes.' This can be especially useful for non-native English speaking clients, as it can really help you to see your mistakes and improve your spoken and written English. Feel free to contact me and let me just handle your work with 100% efficiency and uniqueness. Cheers Peter
$120 USD in 4 days
4.9 (64 reviews)
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Hello, I am an experienced editor and proofreader. English is my native language. I am time efficient and yet, thorough. Please view my feedback from others.
$150 USD in 7 days
4.9 (140 reviews)
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Hello There, I will find your spelling and grammar errors and also will improve the cohesive structure of your projects. My most substantial areas are editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and cohesion and content development. My goal is to grow your work and make it shine. All of this will be delivered back to you, clean and polished! I always offer on-time and often ahead of schedule. After editing, I will send you two documents: One document with Microsoft track changes to show you the work I have done and a clean copy that you can work. Please ask me any question you may have, I will answer promptly. Thanks Cathi
$100 USD in 1 day
4.9 (86 reviews)
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Hello, and congrats on finishing your novel! I'm sorry to hear that your previous editors were less than exceptional. My name is Jackie, and I would absolutely love to do it right for you. I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills. I also have a keen eye and ear for characterization, voice, flow, sentence structure, story arc, and plot. My passion is well-polished, great writing -- Over the past year alone, I've edited more than twenty-five published works, including thirteen novels, as well as screenplays, magazine articles, and business publications. I am currently a writer and associate editor with a publication in my city, and I have worked in the past as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. On average, I edit 2,300 words of text in one hour. I typically charge between $.01 and .025/word, depending on how intensive the editing need is. Since I don't yet know the exact word count of your novel or the level of editing required, my current bid is only an estimate. I'd be more than happy to edit a writing sample free of charge in order for you to determine whether I am a fit for your needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
$555 USD in 30 days
4.9 (14 reviews)
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Hi! Hope you are doing fine! I have read the project description and understand the requirements. I have already edited and proofread over 20 thousand articles and completed around 30,00,000 words for various clients. I have completed Bachelors in Engineering & MBA in Finance that makes me a perfect option for your project. I can edit and proofread 10,000-15,000 words on a regular basis. Be assured, my content is Search Engine Optimised and plagiarism free (Copyscape premium verified), and my quality is my forte. I complete my work within the deadlines. Let me assure you that I will be able to work for your firm on a long-term basis if required. My rates are competitive and negotiable. I am almost 24 * 7 on the Freelancer server. Kindly drop me a message so that I can share some relevant samples with you and discuss it further. Thanks & Regards Radhika
$100 USD in 10 days
4.8 (91 reviews)
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Hello There, Thanks for checking my proposal. I would be glad to work for you on this project; I am available full time and I can work on deadlines. I have vast experienced around this section. I am a professional proofreader & I’ve more than 5 years’ experience on proofreading and editing area. My skills on proofreading and editing: Full grammar, punctuation, spelling checks *Tense issues & Rephrasing occasional poor sentence structure. Thanks and looking forward to have your kind response. Best Regards Globaltranslator
$100 USD in 1 day
4.8 (65 reviews)
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Hi, I'm interested in editing your book. Or, is it just a proofreader you're looking for? What's it about? Please provide the word count and details for an accurate bid. I am a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience - writing, editing, teaching creative writing & doing manuscript consultations. I would use track changes and offer comments. Please see the reviews and portfolio on my profile page. I can send you a list of recently-edited projects and direct you to some of my work online if you like. Thank you.
$100 USD in 10 days
4.9 (50 reviews)
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Good afternoon; My name is Nadene Seiters, and I’m a professional line editor, copy editor, and proofreader with over seven years of experience working with fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. I use the Chicago Manual of Style, Seventeenth Edition for fiction manuscripts as that’s the one currently used by major publishers and review publications (the New York Times), but I’m comfortable with others if you prefer another style. Examples of my previous work can be found in my portfolio; however, I’d love to complete a sample edit of your manuscript, and I’m willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement before I see any part of it. I’m most comfortable with Microsoft Word, and I’m more than familiar with the Track Changes feature. A sample can be sent to me here on Freelancer through the messaging system. My rate is $0.005 per word for manuscripts above 50,000 words. I’m estimating yours to be close to that for my proposal, but I’ll need to know the word count to give you a more accurate price and timeframe. I can have most manuscripts completed within one week or less. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely, Nadene Seiters
$250 USD in 5 days
4.9 (12 reviews)
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Hi, I would like to edit and proofread your manuscript. I have edited novels, articles, and books for other Freelance members and will be happy to undertake your project. I can assure you that the work will be done in a timely and professional manner ensuring that it is free from all types of errors like grammatical errors, syntax errors, spellings, sentence formation, structure formation, etc. The bid amount given here is tentative as you have not mentioned the number of pages or words that your manuscript contains. I will be able to give you a correct bid amount and time required to complete the project once you share this information with me. Looking forward to hear from you. Thank you.
$100 USD in 15 days
5.0 (44 reviews)
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Hi, As an independent writer, I excel at creative writing and I am always excited to tackle new undertakings. Part of what draws freelance writers into this line of work is the excitement and individuality of each new project, which makes blog writing and creative writing such a fun category to handle. With excellent research abilities and a head full of imaginative ideas, when you decide to contact me I can guarantee that I will not only meet your standards but will even surpass them. Best regards
$138 USD in 10 days
4.7 (17 reviews)
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