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Fiction Novel Editing

$250-750 USD

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Posted almost 13 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I have a novel of 70,000 words I would like edited. I am an ex English teacher, so there shouldn't be too many mistakes. I have attached a sample chapter of what my writing looks like. I have proof-read it myself twice but I now need some expertise and a fresh pair of eyes. I need it checked for these elements - grammar, tense, repeated sentences or concepts, consistency of punctuation, consistency of specific terms used in the novel (like time periods) and general editing concepts like fixing over-complicated sentences. The file is currently in MS Word form. I would like a copy of the editing in Word with changes tracked and comments added in context of the novel.
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I am a skilled and experienced editor and proofreader. I always deliver a quality product meeting all project requirements. I have recently edited several novels, non-fiction books and e-books. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Hi! I would be interested in working with you. Like you, I have an English background. I've worked as a copyeditor and proofreader for the past 12 years in an academic setting and also as a freelancer. I have experience editing novels, a memoir and other popular works, as well as scholarly articles in various fields. Please see PM for more information on my background and further details of my bid.
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I can do this, easy. Please see PM.
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Please see my PM.
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Let's start..!
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Hello, I would like to bid on this project. Please see PM Regards
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More than qualified for this task
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Hello. I would love to work on your book. I am a strong proofreader. I always catch typos in published books. Give me a chance.
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I will proofread, edit for English grammar, and check spelling. I am also very good at making sure all tenses are appropriate for their context. I will verify that the continuity of the story makes sense, etc.
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I am very interested in working with you. Please see PM. Many Thanks, Bronwyn
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I am an American born native English speaker, now living abroad in Canada. I am uniquely qualified for this project as not only did I put myself through college by proofreading papers and love to read a good novel, but I also majored in English while I was at school. I have extensive experience in proofreading, editing, and even creative prose writing. I am also an avid reader of mostly fiction in my free time. You will not regret using me for this project.
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Greetings! Please check your PMB.
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Hi, my name is Anthony and I am an experienced writer and proofreader. In addition to that I read for fun quite a bit and am therefore pretty well adjusted to what a great and compelling story should sound like. Not only will I edit out any typos and continuity errors, etc. But I will also provide suggestions on how to make your story even more appealing to the average reader in terms of diction and "showing" rather than "telling" in some places where more scene description and less bare bones "he did this" "he did that" could be implemented. I noticed in the sample you provided that there are a few words that had been overused, such as "hold" and "holding" nearly right next to each other. I realize you're going for a specific image, but it weakens the work regardless of the author's intentions if a reader has to break their train to stop and worry about your language. You also have lots of awkward tense changes in the sample that I could help you fix up. Let me know if you're interested, or shoot me a PM if you have any questions.
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I have taken a look at your sample. Please see PM.
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