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I need an editor for my first book - Of Vortigan - Child of The Sea - Home Amongst the Wilds

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I've been writing for a very long time and I started writing 'Of Vortigan' when I was 17 years old, I've been working on it for a very long time and have since written 7 books in that series, none of which have been edited or published. I'm content enough with book 1 that I feel it's ready to be edited and published, hence why I'm here. But let's get one thing straight, I am not looking for commentary, critique or any 'personal little comments' about my work. If I get a single whiff of that and we're done. I'm looking for an editor to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar, and if said editor feels the need to make a suggestion then let it be about possible alternatives to expression, tense etc, rather than the direction of the story. I don't give a damn about what my critics have to say whether they be positive or otherwise. I write for me and since enough people in my life feel that I'm very good at it I've decided to take this next step. I am looking for someone to work with me, and not make the horrible mistake that one complete sod did of rewriting my entire work in an attempt to 'edit it'. I expect to be consulted every step of the way, if you can take all this into consideration and drop any possible attitude you may have about altering my story line to fit your own personal preferences, then we'll get along just fine. Otherwise, take a hike. My stories are as close to my heart as anything in my life, barring my wife and my cat Uthred. Now that that's out of the way I can explain a bit about my work: It's set in a world that doesn't exist, I made it up and have had the fun of also creating the history, mythology and culture of the people who inhabit it. There is no magic, dragons or elves. The rules of that world are exactly like our own and just like our world it is inhabited by human beings who, just like our own world, have made a bloody mess of things. Vortigan, who is the main character of my story is growing up in a time period similar to our own 'Ancient Historcial' time period. A time of shields, swords, spears and colorful characters; he is also growing up at a time of religious and social upheavel. Of Vortigan - Child of The Sea - Home Amongst the Wilds - Tells the story, from Vortigan's point of view as an old man from age 3 to age 16, it is around 500 pages and is 195302 words long. I have contacted a very talented artist who I have since commissioned for some incredible artworks which will be later added to the story, as well as a map of the isle that Vortigan grows up on. If you turn out to be the type of editor I'm looking for, I intend to have the book formatted to be published on Smashwords to fit their standards and available to be sold in their catalogue. If we are able to maintain a positive relationship, and you are what I'm looking for then you've struck gold, because believe me there's plenty more work for you if you want it. Because as Billy Crystal said in the film 'Throw Momma from a train' "A writer writes, always" and I've never stopped. One more thing, Vortigan's world is a violent, dark and sometimes unhappy place, this is something I ask you to take into account. Damien Silson.
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Wow - what a story! It sounds like you're writing an epic, and I'd love to help out with the editing process. I'm an Australian commercial lawyer, so the English language is my bread and butter. That being said, I'm also an avid reader of fantasy and adventure novels, so I'm well-versed with the genre. If you aren't after critique or commentary, I respect that. It's your work, you've poured your heart and soul in to it; I'm not about to come in and tell you what your soul should look like. I can, however, proofread it for, as you say, grammar, punctuation and spelling. When we get to editing for things like flow, clarity, etc. we'd be tiptoeing a pretty fine line between proofreading and re-writing, so I'd essentially give you my thoughts on it and you could make the call from there. For anything other than minor punctuation/spelling corrections, I'd be seeking your approval first. If it's in word form, I'll do the whole thing tracked so you can see exactly where and what I've edited. The rate and timeline I've quoted is due to the length of the novel, and the fact that the process would likely require multiple readings. However, if you're interested in working together, let me know via chat and we'll work out the details with a little more specificity. If not, good luck! It sounds like an epic undertaking. Kind Regards, Kristian.
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Hi! I have checked your project details on this book editing and proofreading task. Can you please share the draft as it is now? I'm happy to guide you depending on your needs, whether that's a light touch to help you get rid of grammatical errors or a more comprehensive edit, including rewriting parts of your work. I specialize in writing eBooks, business books, manuscripts, scriptwriting, novels, screenplay, biography, autobiography, short stories, and other forms of creative writing. I also enjoy working on proofreading, developmental editing, and copyediting. I am confident to deliver my best possible. Please come via chat in order to discuss your project.
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Hello, I consider myself a skilled writer that strives to make the customer happy and completely satisfied. Since I have excellent grammar and spelling capabilities, I am able to determine the concept that is trying to be shared by the customer. I then turn around and correct missing links or other errors and produce refreshed content that is plagiarism-free. No online rewriting tool is needed in this case. It is important to remember that the content of your business plan – not just the appearance – could be the first impression a prospective client may get. If the prospective customer receives a document that is full of grammatical errors, misspelled words, and inaccurate information it can give a poor impression of the presenting business. It would be my pleasure to help you get your content in optimal shape. Regards
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Hello, As a native English speaker, I'm sure you will love my professionalism, value for money and lightning fast service. I have refined my skills in the English language through many years of experience proofreading and writing of various types of content for businesses worldwide. My proofreading and editing service includes the correction of the following: Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Sentence structure Word usage Grammar Tense issues Hyphenation Abbreviations Syntax Redundancy Readability Numbers Satisfaction guaranteed! I'll do one revision of the work if there are any issues. If you have any questions, please send me a message and I will reply promptly! Thanks
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Hi there! I am Engr. Arif, I’m confident I’ll be a great fit for your project. I see you’re looking for somebody to do Child of The Sea - Home Amongst the Wilds proofreaidng services. A full-time editor with 7+ years of experience and 500+ 5-star reviews. My work is accurate and easy for you to recheck and verify. All work is done with changes tracked in MS Word. I'm meticulous and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to catch even the smallest mistakes you may have overlooked and offered valuable feedback to improve your work. I will proofread and edit for : -Spelling -Grammar -Punctuation -Sentence structure - Proofreading-Using Microsoft Word Track Changes -Feedback and suggestions for improving the depth and breadth of your document - Satisfaction Guaranteed! Please check some of my previous Proofreading projects: https://www.freelancer.com/projects/translation/would-like-hire-Proofreader-14918404/reviews https://www.freelancer.com/projects/Proofreading/Proofread-Something-12637946/reviews https://www.freelancer.com/projects/editing/Edit-Document-20565870/reviews https://www.freelancer.com/projects/proofreading/Format-Proofread-list-publications/reviews https://www.freelancer.com/projects/copywriting/Looking-for-professional-Proof-Reader/reviews Please message me about your project, I'd love to hear from you. Regards, BTranslated Professionals
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Greeting, Thanks for reading our proposal...! As I can see in your project description, you're in need proofreading and editing of around 500 pages and is 195302 words book. Experienced persons with enough time and expertness proofreading and editing your documents as per completing the project on time and with quality. With many English native speaker, we have completed many proofreading project with excellent result. Here is some completed project link you can check out: https://www.freelancer.com/projects/proofreading/Proofreading-copy-URGENT/details https://www.freelancer.com/projects/business-writing/English-website-review/details https://www.freelancer.com/projects/proofreading/Proof-editor-needed-for-eBook-19593036/details https://www.freelancer.com/projects/english-us/correct-grammar-mistakes-check-the/details https://www.freelancer.com/projects/english-us/proofreading-scientific-article-English/details Our main goal is customer satisfaction with provide high quality works. We always check double before deliver to ensure good quality and 100% errors free service. Waiting for your response, W-Translators
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Hey! I can edit and, proofread your book with an eye detail, I understand the nuance in language and deliver grammatically perfect results without losing the flavor and value of the original writing. My work is 100% hand-edited for the best outcome possible. May I know how many words does the project have?
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Hello, I will proofread and edit your first book and provide you with a track and non-track file to see the changes I've made. I’m an English native speaker and can do your task very well. I'm a proofreader and editor with 6 years of experience. I've worked many projects among those years. When do you need this finished by? If you want I can show you my previous work sample. Feel free to contact me if you need any help which is relevant to this project. I can generally proofread and edit up to 4000 words per day. Please tell me the word count of your document, it’ll help me to make a suitable budget for you. I'd be very happy to discuss this further and get started for you as soon as possible. Thanks! Joseph "
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Hello, I am writing to express my interest for this task of Proofreading. My excellent attention to detail and strong spelling and grammar knowledge combine to make me a terrific candidate. My previous work involves careful review of textbook articles prior to publication. My terrific attention to detail and strong grammar skills have allowed me to catch many errors prior to releasing text final copy. Additionally my accuracy rates are extremely high and I have terrific time management and organization skills. I keep careful track of all deadlines and am able to motivate myself to complete all proofreading work on time in order to meet deadlines. Consider my application for reliable work. Thank you
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Hello there! I’m Rose. I am a higher education English teacher and I am an MA and Ph.D. degrees holder in English Studies. Why choose me: • Highly Skilled Editor • Strictly professional and Accurate deadlines • 100% customer satisfaction and plagiarism free work. I will check punctuation, grammar, readability, spelling, syntax and fluency. This offer does NOT include writing, rewriting, formatting or substantive edits. Warm Regards! Rose Byrne
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Hi Damien, I read your project requirements and I can easily assure you that I am the ideal candidate as your editor. Being a professionally trained proofreader, it is my rule no 1 to never criticize any word of the author. Strictly sticking to the grammar, punctuation and sentence structure, my main focus would be to make your book error-free. I can collaborate with you however you want. Kindly DM for further details.
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Hello Damien. I read through your brief. I would like to take up this work, proofread and edit your book. I am new to the freelancing platform, I cannot offer you large past examples. What I can offer is effective results, an error-free book and a very cooperative freelancer. What do you say, willing to give this up and coming freelancer a chance? If you accept, you will be my first client. I am enthusiastic about reading and writing and I look forward to your response.
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Hi, I can do this task for sure and I will complete this project in less time as possible. You can contact me so we can discuss this further. Regards
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Hi sir, Hope you are doing well. I'm creative, skilled and accomplished Content Writer with diverse knowledge and 2 years’ experience as writing contents for various websites. Seeking a position as a Senior Content Writer where my skills and proficiency will be utilized. I have through the description and really excited to take up this work. I have done similar type of work I could take up this work immediately and established within hours to complete the job. And planned to submit the job by today looking forward to have a quick discussion with you. Regards Mohammed Ansar
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Hey there! I'm a book lover! I've been an editor and proofreader for three years and can absolutely understand your sentiments regarding your work. I can provide you quality editing at minimal costs! No, I won't suggest you to change anything other than spelling. I'm a "grammar nazi", won't let even a single error occur in your work. I'm very keen to work on this project!! Looking forward to hear from you soon. Regards, Sudaksha.
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This is a terrible project description. Maybe you lose the attitude, not people who know what they're doing when it comes to editing.
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Hello, I think I would be perfect for editing your book for many reasons. First, I absolutely love fantasy. Especially when someone puts the time and work into creating their own worlds. I just listened to one of Brandon Sandersons lectures about this because he is one of my favorite. I understand that you are not looking for a critic but rather a keen eye looking for spelling and grammar mistakes. I can be those eyes for you. I am very thorough while I am reading and I can easily keep personal feelings about the book out of editing. In my eyes, editing should be just that. Editing a book and making sure the sentences are structured right, there is no spelling mistakes and everything flows. If you were to choose me I will put great time and care into your story that you have worked long and hard on. I also have the option for trackable edits and I am open to a lot of communication as I read through.
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I'll hope you choose me.
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Hello, First of all, I cannot wait to read your book, whether or not I edit it. The premise is luring enough. Having been writing on and off for a couple years, I understand how saddening it can get when people critique something that is so close to you. We make up this world in our heads, and then sometimes, I even think from the perspective characters I have written about mundane things. They are a part of you. Period. If you are looking for someone who can ‘polish’ your work and get it closer to end-reader consumption then I strongly recommend our partnership. I will not promise you a quick 7 day turn-around. I know that I want to be extra thorough because this might end up being one of greatest accomplishments, and I want to be cognisant of that. Typically this process takes around 7-8 weeks, but since this is copy-editing, I can deliver in 28 days. I will include you in every step, and make sure to run by you a weekly edit log where we can track progress and you can keep a check on how your book is shaping up - zero judgements and zero critiques. I am excited to work with you as you plan to introduce Vortigan to the world. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Jasleen
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Hello, Hope you are fauring in well. I believe that I am the best candidate for this job because reading novels is one of the things I like doing in my free time so this will be an easy task for me. No "little comments " will be made because I kind of understand. The first time I tried writing everyone around me wanted me to incorporate their stories in MY book. So you will not get any of that from me. Plus I really genuinely want to read your bookplease consider me
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Hi I have more than 6 years experience in epublishing field worked as proof reader and quality controller and also do technical editing with quality. Please kindly accept my proposal and give one chance
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