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Novel Editing and Beta Readers

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I want to hire 6 editors and 6 Beta Readers. This is a long term project. You will be paid by the chapter. I require someone who has a strong background in literature. Degree is a plus but if you are an official member of the grammar police and want to help me polish off my stories-- you're in. I need a price per chapter or per word (your choice) and I need work done in 24 hours. I want the chapter edited in Microsoft word with markups showing where you changed something or your notes on why you did something. I am looking for grammar, sentence structure, tenses, and flow to be remedied. I am a writer and at one time I was an editor, but I am rusty. I have built a website and if you are selected, I would like to use that as a way to promote you as well. My "Team" page has places for photos as well as notes. If you are a writer, I can link to your website or I can put what you do for me. I plan on publishing multiple novels a year. If you are a beta-- I am looking for someone who can read a story- write notes and markup in Microsoft Word - and make suggestions to make the story more likeable. You will be given one chapter at a time. My chapters are created like mini stories-- the don't leave you hanging to the next, but I want to be able to hand off a chapter and say, "Work on this." Must be proficient in English and know the rules inside and out. If you are successful- I will put you in the pool and send a constant flow of work to you. Send per word cost as well as your information and background. If you're someone who has read like 9000 novels and have a strong sense of what great writing is-- please feel free to apply. I am looking for talent and sometimes talent doesn't need a degree. I am located in Raleigh, NC
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Hello there, My Proofreading and editing service includes Capitalization,Grammar,Syntax,Omission,Redundancy,Readability,Poor Sentence,Structure,Usage,Spelling,Hyphenation,Abbreviations,Punctuation,Numbers. My several years of experience in Proofreading Articles make me well-skilled at finding your spelling and grammar errors, and also to improve the cohesive structure of your projects. Also, I accept document of any size. I can ensure you the best quality as I'm experienced in this section. I won’t be happy unless you are too. Let me help you to meet your goals! Best regards. Amelia Earhart S.
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Hi there, As the best essayist, I comprehend the challenges numerous customers have recorded as a hard copy their paper. On the off chance that you are running short on schedule and have not begun the archive, I can support you. Regardless of whether you need assistance with Article, Content, Blog post, a Book, Newsletter, Press discharge, Business composing or any scholarly paper including exposition, contextual investigation, postulation or thesis, I am accessible to enable you to get the most ideal outcomes. I give a wide scope of scholarly and site content composition benefits, which are all made starting with no outside help. The majority of my composition administrations are kept in touch with your accurate determinations and you have the full rights to every single page we make for you to guarantee the best outcome. The first content is the most dominant and the greatest factor while in transit to your prosperity. My pros have a great deal of powerful and fascinating thoughts and expertise to approach them from an alternate point of view. That is the reason I realize how to demonstrate different perspectives and guarantee that your substance will be loaded with innovative methodologies. I make something extremely worth peruses' consideration. Trust me and you will clearly get 100 % plagiarism free work. I would love to get notification from you. It would be ideal if you don't hesitate to Contact me. Cheers Monjur A.
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Dear Employer, This is Peter from Australia. I am a native English speaker with years of writing experience. I write high quality, clear, and eloquent SEO articles, blog posts, and other content for websites. I care about the structure and sound of writing. To ensure the best results for your business, I’ll work with your titled Novel Editing and Beta Readers. I can create anything from precise, targeted web content to subtitles for a loved one. Please let me know about the - - No of article - Turnaround time - Title of your article - Word count of each article - Total word count (editing) Let’s have a quick chat to finalize your project. Best Regards Peter
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The author of six published novels and a collection of short stories (see my freelancer profile for full details), I have over ten years' editing and proof-reading experience. In that time, I have worked with many different publishers, agents, and all different types of writers writing in all kinds of different genres: literary, crime/thriller, quirky off-beat comedy, romance, historical, horror, sci-fi/fantasy, YA, etc. Familiar with all publishing industry standards, I will provide a thorough and reliable editing and/or beta reading service. In truth, I am looking for a steady stream of long-term work. I use Track Changes in Word and can make a start right away. In terms of fees, I would be looking for around $10-15 per chapter, depending on word count.
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Hi, I'm interested in editing your chapters. What are your stories about? Please provide the word count for an accurate bid. My fee is ~ $0.02 per word. That's negotiable based on the quality of your writing & what you need done. My editing essentially includes "beta reading" as I provide whatever comments and suggestions I think would help improve the writing. I'm a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience - writing, editing, teaching creative writing & doing manuscript consultations. I would use track changes in Libre Office. Please see the reviews and portfolio on my profile page. I can send you a list of edited projects and/or direct you to some of my work online if you like. Thank you.
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Thanks for job invite. I am a consummate content writer and a professional editor with superb English command. I read through the job details extremely carefully and I am absolutely sure that I can do it very well and meet your desired quality and deadline.
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Hello there, I'd love to help you edit your novel chapters. Firstly, I want to thank you for your detailed project description. I am a fiction writer, story enthusiast, and experienced editor. May I ask what genre your novel is? While I have my favorite genres that I could provide more insight into, what makes a story a good story is pretty universal. I'd like a chance to work with you on your stories. I have degrees in English and creative writing, but more importantly I've been reading and writing for many years. I love exploring the craft of fiction from many sides, whether it be plot and character or prose and grammar. It sounds like you're looking for two different categories of freelancers, though if I've misunderstood something please correct me. I am able to do either beta critiques or editing, and we can discuss details of either one or both further. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. I can't wait to hear from you. Thank you for your time and consideration. Grace and peace, Abigail S.
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Hey! You are looking for someone to editing and I’m good fit for this task. I have been working almost 3 years in the writing section. Please fell free to contact me so that we can discuss more about the task. Thank you.
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Greetings, I am about to get my degree on literature, with a thesis on North American literature from the 1950s, and I think I would be a great addition to your team. I have been working as a writer/editor for the past two years and I got my experience mostly creating content for marketing blogs, new tech and cryptocurrencies for specialized websites. However, my passion is literature and my background is strongly rooted on academic writing, reviews about books and a lot of reading. I am interested in the editor position, but I'll be glad just as well as a beta reader. You'll find that my skills are up to the task and my commitment to the project will be absolut. I'll look foward to continue our conversation via chat.
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Am a diligent and experienced Proofreader Editor with strong experience assessing and correcting a wide variety of business and research texts. I will prove you right if you accept my proposer. Relevant Skills and Experience I have been proofreading since I was a 1 year old @ my late father bookshop and it have become my daily habit. Am currently working on my own book publishing platform.
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I will proof myself best
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I am fascinated by grammar (it's not as cut and dry as people think) and am willing to adhere to any sort of style you prefer. I was a literature major in college, and I like to think I read literature with a critical eye. As far as my reading habits are concerned, I try to read at least one book a month, both novels and non-fiction books. To give you a sense of my taste, I am a fan of William Faulkner, Charles Dickens, and Junot Diaz. I'm not exactly sure what the going rate is for reading per word or how long a typical chapter is, but I'd estimate that I would take $0.003 per word. I have advanced Microsoft Word skills and am comfortable with the Review features, such as Track Changes and Comments. I graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a degree in Psychology and Romance Languages and Literatures (double-major). Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Hi there! I am an avid reader, and I also oversee all copy/editing in our marketing department at my current day job for a designer furniture company in Australia. I would be happy to read or edit. Relevant Skills and Experience I have also had one of my short stories published in a small batch book in 2009, and have a background in editing.
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Interested in the position. Please do not hesitate to visit my page for more details about my profile.
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Hello, I'm a professional proofreader/editor. I worked at Austin Mcauley till last year, and my main focus there was on novels and autobiographies. My usual rate is 5$ per page, and I can finish 20 to 30 pages per day if I work full time. I can do more than that but it'll affect my efficiency. I can send you a sample of my work if you want, and then, we can discuss the terms and conditions. Regards, Usama Ejaz
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I am very fond of reading. I also worked as a research writer. However, at this time, I've returned to the university to finish my degree. I would like to be a beta reader. 1USD per 500 words. I've read tons of novels and I am confident that I can identify which novels are written well and which ones are not. I am punctual and diligent. I always deliver quality results.
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Hello! I am both an avid reader and writer looking into either positions you have posted! Thank you for your time, Jessica
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Hello! Your project sounds highly interesting and I would love to edit your books and help you achieve your dreams as a writer. I am an editor by profession and, during my tenure at an editing organisation, I have edited over half a dozen books, including a fantasy trilogy, a sci-fi novel, utopian fiction as well as women's and children's literature. What makes my editing unique is the 3-level editing I provide. At level 1, your manuscript will be thoroughly checked for errors in grammar, punctuation, spellings and redundancy. At level 2, I will edit your book for issues in clarity, style, consistency and cohesion. Lastly, at level 3, I will provide several valuable suggestions on plot, pace, tone and voice, and offer a critique of the entire chapter to help you see the larger issues, too. I use the "Track Changes" feature in MS Word for editing, which means you can review all the changes made during the edit. My editing rate is $15/1000 words. This fee is inclusive of all the revision edits that will be needed as we go back and forth with your book. If you are still in doubt, simply ask me for a free sample edit and I am sure you will not regret it. Regards, Taha
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Hi there, I am a Communication Specialist with a concentration in Editing, Proofreading, and Content Writing. Having been in this field for nearly 5 years along with a degree in Communication and a love for reading, I am confident I would be a good fit for your team. Per chapter, I would charge $15 and a guarantee of delivering detailed feedback within 24 hours. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Su
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Hi, and thanks for taking the time to read my bid! I am a native English speaker from the UK, with many years' experience with both my own writing, and editing other people's work. I studied both creative writing and journalism at university in England, both of which included courses on editing, and I studied both English Literature and Latin, so I have a keen understanding of grammar, and a deep appreciation for a well written piece of work. I am, for my sins and as requested, a card-holding Grammar Policeman! I am also an avid reader, and I can both read and write swiftly, so I'm sure I'd be able to return the work to you in a 24 hour time-frame. I will also have no trouble writing in US English rather than UK, so no need for concern on that front! The bid I have submitted is for the editor role, though if you are interested in hiring me to both edit and Beta read, I'm sure we can work out a reasonable rate that would cover the increased workload. I can highlight grammatical changes and prose in different colors, to ensure you know why I've made the edits and in which capacity. I am relatively new to this site, so I would very much appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project. Looking forward to working together! All the best, Dan
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