Thanks in advance for reading the description despite its length. I am merely trying to get the right person to work with.
I'm writing a book. It will have three parts. Part one is done. It has 22k words, spread over seven chapters. I need those edited.
The work you'll be expected to do:
1. Fix grammar and typos where appropriate, in accordance with US English rules.
2. Make use of "", '' and italics consistent. I've used them to denote different concepts.
3. The novel is written in present tense, so some compound tenses are contracted in narration for maintaining flow and conversational tone. Logical rules for deciding when this is appropriate need to be established.
4. Use of dots and commas ending quotations to be standardized. E.g. "I am hungry," she says.
5. The word 'god' is capitalized when used by believers, kept lowercase otherwise. Check for consistency.
6. Sometimes I use dashes to replace commas and accentuate. Again, to be checked for consistency.
Comments on the flow and structure are welcome, but not essential. I need someone with a mastery of English language and experience in editing literary texts, rather than a ghostwriter. I would probably like to see samples of your earlier work, indicating that you can do the job well. Given that the book will have 3 parts (80k words or thereabouts), if you do the job well you'll be retained to edit the rest of the book.
While I do realize that there is a price range for a task of this sort, your bid amount will not be the primary criterion for my decision.
I would expect the delivery of the edited text, in track changes, within a reasonable time frame - say 7 days. It goes without saying that we will probably be exchanging messages on details throughout.
Finally, apologies to those who will take the time to read this and bid without getting the project. I've been there.
Hi drsindbad, I am extremely interested in completing this project for you. If I am accepted for your project I will give it the same dedication and professionalism that I have given to all my writing, communication and editorial projects throughout my 25 years as a professional Documentation Consultant. I possess a MA degree in Technical Communication and English. If I am selected for this project I can start immediately on your novel and I can guarantee that it will be completely edited, proofread, reviewed and amended accordingly.
I have a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing. My bid covers editing and a commentary on your work. I have sent you a sample of my writing as an example of my work. Good luck with the book and I hope I can help you complete it.
I am a published American writer and a meticulous proofreader/editor. I will do a professional, timely job for you and provide you with a polished end product.
Thank you for your consideration. I can provide samples of previous work if you desire. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Dr Sindbad. I'd love to work on this project with you. I'm quite a grammar freak and have a nasty eye for detail. Providing you with more details in the PM.
Hi there,
I'm a business graduate and a marketing executive by profession.
I also have extensive experience with academic writing.
I have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
I have written, rewritten, proofread and edited several pieces of work in the past and would love to do the same for you.
Get in touch and I'm sure we can work together in perfect harmony. If you're interested I could provide you a sample of my written work.
I would love to take this forward and begin working with you.
I'm a published author and my own publisher rarely edits my work for typos. I also do proofing and editing for other published authors. I'm also fast, and always meet and beat deadlines. Please see attached.
Hello! I have been an editor for about seven years. I have extensive history in editing books, writings, and even, scripts. I am a full time minister and noticed you talked about "God", that would be another reason I would enjoy editing this book. Please let me know and I hope we can talk today.
I am an author whose first book, A Theology of Chaos, will be released this spring. As an author I am very familiar with the editing and proofreading process, as well as the emotional roller coaster associated with the publishing process. I would very much like to help you with your book. I can send you samples from my book.
Send me your manuscript and I can begin working on it today!
Be encouraged- you have come a long way in getting your book out to the public!
I would like the opportunity to help you with this project! I have read and understand the scope of the project and your expectations, and I will absolutely complete the project within the time frame I have included in my bid. Please see the PM with a sample of my writing attached!
I have been working as a copyeditor for 4 years (and counting), 2 years of which I have been doing freelance work. The bulk of my experience includes copyediting scientific journals on various technical topics, but I also copyedit/proofread manuscripts from individual authors including ebooks, essays, etc. Read more about me, my experience, and how I will go about the project in my PMB. Thank you!
I am a retired teacher and have done proof reading over the last few years as well as teaching mathematics privately. I speak NZ English as a first language and know no other languages. I can be found online easily with the right search terms.
I'm very professional and can work on a deadline. I have an eye for catching typos and other grammatical errors, and am very detail-oriented. I'm also very familiar with fiction as I currently work at a literary agency. Proofreading and copyediting aren't a chore for me: they're a passion.
I have 30 years of experience proofreading and 11 years editing. I was owner/editor of a regional magazine. I am naturally detail oriented and will quickly and accurately proofread your manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. I can track changes in Microsoft Word 2010. I am a native US citizen. Thank you for your consideration.
Dear Sir
I have been editing for more than twenty years, and would be honored if you would entrust your work to me. I include full details in a private message to you. Samples and references available.
Warm regards,
Kerry