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Proofreader and Editor for a novel

$250-750 USD

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Posted almost 6 years ago

$250-750 USD

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I have a 75,000 word novel historical fiction written in partial dialect like Uncle Tom's cabin .I need someone skilled with rules of English that can proofread and can put it in format ready for a professional publisher. I need the margins, font and all ready to present.
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Hi there I'm particularly interested in your project as the genre is particularly compelling. You mention Uncle Tom's Cabin - a fantastic novel. Professionally, I am a freelance editor with a Master's in English Language and a background as lecturer in Creative Writing. I provide a comprehensive editing service covering, as required, linguistic, developmental and structural editing. The latter includes preparation of novel layout for publication, and I have a large amount of experience in this. If you'd like to have a chat / arrange for me to do a brief sample edit, just get in touch. I'd be happy to show you how I work. Kind Regards Simon Richardson
$555 USD in 21 days
4.9 (142 reviews)
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57 freelancers are bidding on average $716 USD for this job
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Hello, You have just posted a project by requesting to proofread/Edit your novel. A highly experienced proof reader and copy editor with a First Class Honours degree in English Language and a published author of literacy education books, you can be fully assured of my technical ability and credentials. The correct use of apostrophes, commas and grammar and those pesky spelling rules that catch everyone out might make you squirm but send your words to me and you won't believe how transformed your text will be. I completed “online continuing education certificate of course completion - Proofreading and Copyediting 101. Class Registration Number 8900117.” Few Questions regarding of your project: *How many words do you want to proofread? *Let me know when do you need it? To provide top notch quality editing and proofreading, I need to take up to 1 days to research your topics then write. It will take around 18-20 days to complete the project successfully. Thanks for visiting my page! Look forward to hearing from you. Regards Mike
$700 USD in 20 days
4.9 (171 reviews)
7.0
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I have extensive editing and proofreading experience, for both fiction and non-fiction works. There are two recent reviews in my profile from two novelists, who were very pleased with my work. I believe in perfection, and have been known to go back and edit my own work. I am particularly proud of my communication skills, and my work ethic; a quality sorely lacking in this market. I am very comfortable writing with jargon, geographical vernacular, and slang terms. Thank you for any consideration of my interest. I am in the Eastern US Time Zone.
$400 USD in 10 days
4.8 (137 reviews)
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Hi, I can do a really great job with proofreading and editing your novel. I currently run my own editing business, where I routinely proof and edit all kinds of texts: essays, dissertations/theses, fiction, articles, etc.. I’ve worked as an editor on two fiction magazines in recent years. Some details about me: - Native English speaker - BA and MA degrees (English), CELTA qualified - Published novelist, short story writer and poet - Managed an editing and proofreading service for several years I have put in a fairly low bid in order to be competitive on Freelancer, but please don't wonder if this will affect the quality of the work. I am dedicated to my business and would be happy to work with you to get the work done to a high standard by your deadline or sooner. For testimonials, please view my profile or visit my website: STPediting(dot)wordpress(dotcom)/testimonials/ I will: - Check your novel for US spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors - Assist with flow/clarity - Assist with plot structure, characterization and originality - Format your margins, fonts, tabs and spacing ready for submission to a publisher or agent - Work to your specifications and deadlines Please consider me for the job. I look forward to hearing from you. David
$551 USD in 25 days
5.0 (157 reviews)
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Hi there, this is Jayne Austin. I just checked your project which named is Proofreader and Editor for a novel. You need to proofread your novel. I am a professional editor, proofreader, and copywriter. I have more than 12 years of experience editing. I will work with you on editing and proofread your articles, blog posts, brochures, e-books, kindle texts, full books, resumes, novels using British or American English. I will professionally review, edit, and proofread any text, searching and correcting errors in: - Punctuation – Grammar – Spelling – Readability - Sentence Fluency - Paragraph structure - Redundancy elimination You will receive two MS Word documents: - The first showing the changes and comments made using MS Word track changes - The second will be the completely accepted edition without the comments. After checking your project description, I have some questions about this project. The questions are 1. How many words do you want to proofread? 2. Is there any specific religion English language? 3. I can deliver the project in 25 days. Is it fine with you? I am ready to show you some sample of my writing. Cheers Jayne Austin
$650 USD in 25 days
4.8 (133 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
$900 USD in 20 days
4.7 (73 reviews)
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Hello sir,I am able to make it 100% error free for publish. I am skilled and professional English proof-reader and editor (sentence, grammar and spelling). English is my mother language. My rate is very low and without complete 100% error free proofread, no need to pay me. My slogan is " Best quality + Best price + on the time = satisfied client " I hope you give me the chance to help you in your work. Good luck.
$250 USD in 1 day
5.0 (60 reviews)
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Dear Employers, This is Janelle H. I would like to apply for this Proofreader and Editor for a novel job position. I have just checked your project very deeply. As in your project description, you have described that you want to proofread 75,000 words. I have done this type of project before. I have been working on proofreading for 10 years. I have initially estimated a deadline for this task. I could perfectly deliver this project in 10 days. I am a highly experienced professional with years of experience in proofreading and editing across all markets. From business to business, fiction, and promotional materials, I have an eye for detail and a deep understanding of the reader’s experience. My work is exemplary, and I focus not just on the grammatical needs of any project, but that it delivers readability for your intended audience, an aspect that many do not pay attention to. I deliver the quality outcomes you need every time. If you're looking for quality proofreader help, please feel free to knock me! Best regards, Janelle H.
$750 USD in 10 days
4.9 (51 reviews)
6.3
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Ranked the #1 business on www.Freelancer.com since 2010, I thank you for the opportunity to work on this important project. I have completed over 900 writing projects, including business and marketing plans, contracts and business agreements, academic papers, technical and business writing, and much more. I hold Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees and have worked for over 1000 businesses in 150 countries, including Fortune 100 companies such as American Express and Morgan Stanley, as well as FLIR, Rent-A-Center, Cisco, and others. I request 50% payment upon delivery of a 1 page project schedule and 50% in a milestone that gets released to me upon completion. I have bid to the best of my ability based on your post, and I have a few questions; once we speak and I better understand your needs, I can update my bid if necessary: 1. Who is your target audience? 2. When do you want to start this project, and when do you need it finished? 3. Are you available for a discussion to ensure I understand this project. When is a good time? I would very much like to work with you on this project, and I kindly invite you to contact me via www.Freelancer.com to discuss specifics. Thank you in advance. Gregory Bair Gregory Bair
$6,752 USD in 10 days
4.9 (21 reviews)
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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
$250 USD in 5 days
4.9 (51 reviews)
5.9
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Dear employer, I have gone through your project details and I am quite comfortable with all of your requirements. Being a top-level author I assure you for the best of quality output within mean time. I'm a professional blogger, article writer & SEO expert. I can write unique and SEO friendly articles with highly researched content without any plagiarism and grammatical mistake. let’s start and finish it fast, I'd like to discuss with you about the job through messages
$250 USD in 10 days
4.9 (45 reviews)
5.8
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Hi, I'm Rohan, and I'm ideally suited to proofread and edit your historical manuscript so as to render it publication-ready. I'm a skilled writer/editor with a BA in Literature and I've also worked at various reputed publishing houses such as Penguin Random House. You can go through edit samples and reviews in my profile. I use TrackChanges so you can verify the edits and I also leave notes and comments along the way.
$1,000 USD in 15 days
5.0 (14 reviews)
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Hello I have checked your requirements on this proofreading task. Can you please share the draft as it is now? Is it only about grammatical proofreading or we need to enhance the content as well? 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. Please say “hello” so that we can discuss further.
$1,100 USD in 10 days
4.9 (18 reviews)
5.3
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Hello All the best for your new novel. :) With reference to your proposal, I UNDERSTOOD YOUR REQUIREMENTS. I understand that you want me to proofread and edit the content. As a professional freelance writer and as an editor, I have cognate experience in editing, proofreading, and re-structuring any writings (THESIS, TECHNICAL REPORT, AND ACADEMIC WRITINGS, AMONG OTHERS). I would be pleased to assist you to ensure that your document is free from grammatical errors, as well as from typographical errors. You can check my US LEVEL 1 and other exams to ascertain my oral and written communication skills. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. All I know that you will be more than happy. :)
$1,400 USD in 10 days
4.9 (32 reviews)
5.4
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Hello, Your job post is an ideal fit to my skills required for this Project. I am offering up my services for your Project related to Proof reading and Editing a Novel. I am one of the preferred Freelancers on this platform and will deliver the same premium quality of work that I had done for my previous clients. I am just a message away to discuss further details regarding your Project related to proofread and edit your historical fiction novel. Regards, Shameel K.
$1,000 USD in 15 days
4.6 (44 reviews)
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Hi There, I have the experience and the dedication to complete projects like these. I am extremely thorough and line edit content for clients. If you would like a sample, kindly send me 2 pages of your content and I will edit it so you can gauge the quality I offer. The rest, my reviews are a testament to what I can offer. Thank you, Hemina
$666 USD in 14 days
4.9 (32 reviews)
5.3
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To Whom It May Concern: I am a professional line editor and copy editor with over seven years of experience, and I’d like to do a sample edit of your historical fiction manuscript. I am comfortable signing a nondisclosure agreement before I see any part of the manuscript, and if you don’t have one, I can provide one. I edit using the Chicago Manual of Style, Sixteenth Edition because that’s the one the New York Times is recommending currently. However, I can edit in another style if you prefer. I have taken tests on Freelancer to prove my capabilities, and I can provide you with more reviews from my Guru and Upwork accounts. I charge $0.005 per word for copyediting and proofreading in order to make a manuscript ready for submission to publishers, and I can have a manuscript of 75,000 words completed within one week of contract acceptance. I look forward to knowing your response. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely, Nadene Seiters
$375 USD in 7 days
4.9 (12 reviews)
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Hi there, I will help you in proofreading your 75,000 word historical fiction novel . I will work on the focus, organization, and development of the whole paper, of sections, or of paragraphs, I will reword awkwardly written sentences with making necessary amendments in the vocabulary and structure. I have done Masters in Literature from Cardiff Metropolitan University, I am confident in delivering your project as per your expectations. Please message and share your document with me, Regards,
$555 USD in 10 days
4.5 (16 reviews)
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I'm an experienced professional English editor. I am proficient in both British English and American English having worked for the US market for many years. I have many years of experience in corrective writing, editing, and proofreading of literary, academic and technical material. Having worked as a production editor for a major international publishing house, I am well acquainted with the requirements of your project. In particular, I pay special attention to the correct use of language with regard to the subject, content relevance, as well as grammar. spelling, punctuation, and consistency in format and layout. In addition, if required, I offer language enhancement, a review of style, and an analysis of readability and literary appeal. I am patient and will work with you to ensure that your project is perfect before publication or presentation. Looking forward to working with you. Kind regards Sharon
$480 USD in 10 days
5.0 (18 reviews)
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Hi there! I can have this task done for your professionally. Please get in touch and you can also see my reviews. Best, Kemmydal
$600 USD in 5 days
4.8 (36 reviews)
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Believe it or not, as a writer I take pride in my editing and proofreading skills—all the way to the point where I actually truly enjoy doing it. So, when you give me a task that involves editing, rewriting, or proofreading, I can guarantee that I will take it very seriously
$480 USD in 3 days
4.8 (13 reviews)
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