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Need editor/ book doctor for a mainstream novel

$250-750 USD

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Posted almost 6 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I need an editor who is a talented "book doctor" for a quirky mainstream novel of about 91,700 words. Synopsis: Now, an old man, Bob Skinner Jr. looks back on his upbringing in the ancestor-proud, football-crazy farm town of Grunion Glade, Ohio in the 1950's, and relates the life of his cousin, William Feely, a dwarf, football-hating misfit, who is despised by everyone in town. Bob hates his family-appointed job as bodyguard to Willam, who single-handedly causes the town’s beloved football team to lose the league championship for the first time ever, ruins Bob's hopes for a football scholarship and his plans to marry the girl he loves. Most of all, Cousin William uncovers a secret that destroys the town’s rigid social structure, and forever changes the lives of everyone in town. This book is loaded with football, and the history of the Miami-Erie Canal. I am looking for an editor who can find a grabber beginning (pulled from somewhere else in the book), and speed up the action in the first half of the book. At the same time, much of the detail that seems to bog it down in places, is necessary background knowledge for the reader. Copyediting and grammar correction are not needed. I chose a budget range of $250.00 - $750.00 but this is negotiable.
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Hello, This souns like quite a story! I would be happy to edit your manuscript for you. I will need to read the book first, and then focus on speeding up the action in the first half of the book and find a way to start the novel so it grab's the reader's interest. In accordance with your instructions I will not do copy editing or correct the grammar in your novel. Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Webb, and I’m a professional editor and proofreader with 36 years of experience, which includes working on fiction books, nonfiction books, memoirs, academic papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, sales and marketing copy, and textbooks. English is my native language and my Bachelor's degree is in English. I use Microsoft Word with the Track Changes feature turned on. Last year I edited/proofread 27 books. I offer you excllent quality editing services. Here at Freelancer.com my work has earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating from my 171 clients, as shown at https://www.freelancer.com/u/jw010699.html. My clients have commented, "Julie was very good with making suggestions as if she had real ownership in the project's success."." “She was prompt, courteous, helpful, and skilled. I'm very pleased with her treatment of my work and will use her again.” “Julie does excellent and professional work.” I would enjoy editing your manuscript and hope to hear from you soon. Congratulations on your new novel! Best regards. Julie Webb
$833 USD in 14 days
4.9 (171 reviews)
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Hello, I understand that a copy and paste article may need to undergo several modifications for it to pass copyscape. I will modify, edit proofread and re-write the article to meet the required specifications. I will also seek to correct grammar errors and overall try to refine the English language. Regards, Garon Helton
$1,000 USD in 15 days
4.7 (72 reviews)
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I know I can do this for you, especially the part about finding a "grabber" to make it into a page turner. Rusty Haynes' review of me is the book where I did just this. I can send you the "Forward" and the bit about "stupid beagle" as long as you abide by an NDA. I have edited novels, websites, self-help books, CVs, Masters' Theses, Doctoral Dissertations, Letters of Application to universities and medical schools, worldwide. I can be of assistance. It is as important to me as it is to you, sincerely. Please read my profile, and my reviews, all unsolicited. I have a great depth of experience with this area of endeavor. I can do a small section of your work, gratis, prior to award, to allow you the opportunity to review my qualifications. I appreciate any consideration of my interest. I am in the Eastern US Time Zone.
$444 USD in 15 days
4.6 (58 reviews)
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Hello and congrats on finishing your novel! My name is Jackie, and I would love to work on polishing it up with you. I'm a native English speaker with a keen eye and ear for characterization, voice, flow, sentence structure, story arc, and plot. Perfect prose is my passion--I'm a writer myself. Professionally, I have copy/line-edited five novels, as well as several newspaper/magazine articles and business publications. I am currently a writer and staff copy editor with three local publications in my city, and I have worked as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. You expressed that you're not looking for copy editing, and I completely understand that. You're looking for someone who can create a beginning that will really hook the reader, and who can help move the plot along perhaps a little faster than it does right now. Let me be blunt and forthright with you: I haven't done something like that for a writer before. (However, I've certainly done it in my head for writers whose books I've read and found lacking.) I'm asking you to take a chance on me because I feel confident I can help you make this story shine. I look forward to hearing from you!
$1,000 USD in 15 days
4.8 (13 reviews)
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Look, nothing is a given when it comes to novels -- copy editing, fixing grammar and choosing the best words are built into my psyche, so you will get those whether you want them or not. But what makes me worth the higher price is my creative input, which ranges from organizational skills to enlivening dull description to crazy good dialogue. Send me a sample to edit for FREE and you'll see why you should allow me to make your novel the best it can be.
$1,666 USD in 30 days
4.9 (10 reviews)
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"Hi, An experienced and skilled writer with impeccable grammar skill, strong visual awareness, and insists on spelling perfection, you can rest assured that anytime I edit, proofread, and analyze a document of any size it will be returned in tip-top shape and free from errors. Grammatical perfection is a necessity in a finished document, and I will analyze, modify, revise, and reword as necessary so you will be left with a superior finished product. I also do all my editing, proofing, and rewriting manually without the use of any online rewriting programs. When quality counts, contact me. Best regards, Hoffman"
$500 USD in 10 days
4.8 (22 reviews)
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"Hello, Collaboration, attention to detail, consistency, patience, creativity, and accuracy. These are all traits I have to bring to the table as an editor. Editing is crucial and must be taken seriously, and very carefully. Not only will I fact check and do my research, I will also look for proper and consistent style and tone. My proofreading, editing, and rewriting abilities allow readers to clearly understand and dive into a piece of writing. I have an eye for altering to the point of creating a successful piece of work, as desired by my client. Regards, Mathinson "
$1,000 USD in 10 days
5.0 (13 reviews)
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editor/ book doctor for a mainstream novel As a specialist in creative business accounting, writing, the multitude of services I provide my clients, truly knows no bounds..
$740 USD in 10 days
4.9 (7 reviews)
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As a working freelance writer for many years now, I have become a very reliable and experienced editor. Editing, rewriting and proofreading is a very important part of the writing process, and it must be done with strict ease. An editor must catch any and all grammatical, spelling, structure and formatting errors in a piece of writing. They must be consistent, creative, patient, negotiable, and very detail oriented. This task is highly significant in completing any piece of writing, which qualifies me to edit just about anything you may need proofread or rewritten. With great understanding and experience of editing, I will enhance your work to its full potential, ensuring you are satisfied and the work is more than presentable. Regards, Dhardesty.
$1,110 USD in 15 days
4.5 (3 reviews)
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Hello. I will edit/rewrite/proofread a thousand-word writing so that it is ready within a day plagiarism free. I also offer services in the areas of detailed descriptions and correction of grammatical errors. Regards
$10,000 USD in 30 days
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Hi there! I think that I would be a great fit for editing your book! To date, I have edited over 30,000 books, articles, blogs, whitepapers, and screenplays for clients all over the world. I am also an audiobook narrator for ACX and Learning Ally, so I understand how to look for flow and bring your characters to life. I can also help you with interior designing/formatting if you need it. Thanks for your consideration! I look forward to hearing from you.
$555 USD in 10 days
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Yes sure sir i can be your editor i am here to help you i am sure i can help you . Please give me a chance to work with you . Thanks a lot ....
$555 USD in 10 days
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Hi There, Interest in polished your Novel "book doctor" & will have error-free & ready for publishing for you within 30-40 days. My offer is $ 3333 for 91700 words. I promise to provide tracked changes in MS word file to accept/reject? Hope to hear you soon, Thank you, Suraiya
$3,333 USD in 40 days
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Hello. I am Daniela. I know you don't know me, but I saw your post and immedeately got caught up by the story. I honestly think you should pick me for the job.
$944 USD in 10 days
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