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An existing client approached me with a last minute book project they would like turned around in 5 weeks. I currently do not have the bandwidth to complete the editing in what would have to be about 2 weeks max to allow time for other book production tasks. Thus I need to hire an editor for 10 fictional short stories by a Jamaican author totaling about 31,000 words. The genre slants towards urban/romance/contemporary fiction though I have not read all 10 stories yet. The stories need a thorough line edit for clarity, organization, flow, spelling and grammar errors. Suggestions to improve the style, tone, point of view, word choice, sentence structure, plot, characterization and dialogue also sought.
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The author of six novels and an award-nominated collection of short stories (see my Freelancer profile for full details), I have over ten years' editing experience. In that time, I have worked with all kinds of different writers - from first-time authors and the self-published to the far more established - writing in all kinds of different genres: literary, crime/thriller, YA, romance, coming-of-age, leftfield, sci-fi/fantasy etc. Familiar with all publishing industry standards, I will edit these ten short stories in three stages. Firstly, a basic edit to eradicate any typos, grammatical lapses etc. Secondly, a more creative edit focusing on sentence structure, word flow/choice, content etc. And thirdly, a final edit to ensure that the work has that essential professional polish. Additional info: I use Track Changes in Word and can make a start right away.
$250 USD in 5 days
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Greetings! I hope you are doing great. I am highly professional in managing book editing projects. Please contact so I may assist you. Samples available upon request. Thank You, Revival
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Hello! How are you doing today? I am available to discuss the project. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks :)
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Dear Employers, My name is Janelle Heideman. I have clearly read and understood the instructions you have provided and I guarantee that I will deliver outstanding work on your Edit a book of short stories project. I’m a seasoned writer with over 30 years of experience and I have handled a lot of Editing project such as those of your project and I assure you of unique and high-quality work. My other areas of expertise include Proofreading, Formatting, polishing, all type of ghostwriting. As an experienced editor for over 30 years in industries and disciplines, I offer a quick, accurate and effective editing service that produces the results you need. No matter what the nature of the document, I can produce grammatically perfect, easy to read results that retain the style and tone you set. If you're looking for quality editor help, please feel free to knock me! Best regards, Janelle Heideman
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Hi there! I’m Deborah. I am in experienced editor of novels and I’d be delighted to line edit your 10 short stories for you – using Track Changes. Their clarity, organization, flow, spelling and grammar errors will be taken care of! I will also make suggestions for improving style, tone, point of view, word choice, sentence structure, plot, characterization and dialogue in each story. I commonly make these sorts of suggestions/comments, but will consider them more intentionally this time. I am a native English speaker (University educated with English majors), fluent in English and an expert in written English. My latest review of a literary nature says: “Deborah did a stellar job. She's an excellent, very professional, editor. I appreciate her attention to detail and her communication during the process.” Samples 5&6 in my Freelancer Portfolio are from fiction that display my editing skill. Normally I suggest an edit followed by a final proofread, so my client can check the work in between. I normally have questions to help clarify things – and the client might want to make some comments/changes too. I will quote that way, but do you want it to be done that way – or just be given the edited stories at the end? I will put in the time, so the work can be completed properly – I do not skimp on time or quality and aim to make my clients happy! Regards Deborah
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I understand the assignment. Two weeks is certainly within reason. Please look at my profile and the editing samples to get a better idea of my capabilities. Ten short stories seem interesting enough to work on and perform whatever "magic" is required. I hope I get the opportunity to discuss this with you. Thanks.
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Hello There, I will proofread any document regardless of topic, content, genre, etc. and I will improve the tone, flow, clarity, and the overall structure of your document. I will proofread every file before delivery. so Accuracy and precision are guaranteed. I am looking forward to your response. Regards, K
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An existing client approached me with a last minute book project they would like turned around in 5 weeks. I currently do not have the bandwidth to complete the editing in what would have to be about ... Read More
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Hi There, We have read your project description and we can easily proofread your document within your deadline. All our proofreading is Manually done by Experienced Native speakers only. We do have some questions to ask: i) Do you want your document in same format? ii) Do you have any Specific Deadline? We will proofread your writing to correct errors related to grammar, punctuation, and spelling. We target errors such as misused articles, run-on sentences, incorrect coordinating conjunctions, comma splices, verb-subject agreement issues, dangling participles, split infinitives, and other issues. We utilize Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature so you can see all of the changes we make to your document. We provide you with a tracked version that highlights our changes, as well as a clean version that has all of our amendments accepted (free of any tracking). So, what are you waiting for? Let’s discuss your project in detail. Regards. S
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Dear employer, I can understand your need. I have over 15 years of experience in writing, editing and proofreading. My particular expertise and experience is in business writing and user guides/instructional documents. Copy writing, Editing & proofreading is my passion, I love to work for those who seek high quality project. I have a proofreading qualification and excellent, verified English and writing skills. Regards Brandon
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I am professionally trained editor, and proofreader with over 6-years of experience providing editing and proofreading service. I have experience editing and proofreading eBooks, regular books, tax documents, press releases, blogs, scientific documents, legal documents, social media posts, and columns. My goal is to make your paper, email or document shine. I read every word & make the edits manually. Attach a Word doc. I'll deliver a track changes version + a final clean copy. I have worked on: · Technical Documents · Legal Documents · novels · non-fiction books · Short Stories Yours in service Steenbergen
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Hi there, I'm an experienced and professional writer. I have solid experience writing and editing urban/romance/contemporary fiction stories. I'll improve the style, tone, point of view, word choice, sentence structure, plot, characterization and dialogue also sought. I believe I'm one of the best candidates for this project. Please give me a chance to prove my skills. So please send me a message so that we can discuss more. Best regards,
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Hi There, I have read your description and I can help you with this project. I have worked extensively on short stories where they have had to be thoroughly edited to make them shine. I have the bandwidth y to deliver this in 10 days. There will be 2 copies sent. 1 with tracked changes and 1 clean copy. Thanks, Hemina
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Hello there, Here is my most recent Proofreading and editing project link: https://www.freelancer.com/projects/articles/Project-for-Amelia-Earhart-19017791/?w=f My Proofreading and editing service includes Capitalization,Grammar,Syntax,Omission,Redundancy,Readability,Poor Sentence,Structure,Usage,Spelling,Hyphenation,Abbreviations,Punctuation,Numbers. My several years of experience in Proofreading Articles make me well-skilled at finding your spelling and grammar errors, and also to improve the cohesive structure of your projects. Also, I accept document of any size. I can ensure you the best quality as I'm experienced in this section. I won’t be happy unless you are too. Let me help you to meet your goals! Best regards. Amelia Earhart S.
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Hi there! I believe I am the best person for the job because you will get a high quality of work for very little pay, due to the fact that I started on freelancer in January this year. I have been blessed with a natural talent for flawless grammar, intelligence in terms of organization/word choice and also a deep understanding of characters. I would be happy to provide you with a test sample of my work for free, so that you can see my skills! I have a vast vocabulary and knowledge of the English language, and have even taught English at one stage. I can easily finish the edit within the 5 weeks. Please check out my great reviews to see how reliable I am :) Hoping to hear from you! Star Gorven
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"Hi there! Proofreader/ Editor: We have read the job details extremely carefully, as you stated in the description, need a proofreader, yes we are sure that we can do the project very well. We have worked on similar projects to what you are looking for, and we are confident we can exceed your expectations. We are an experienced business writer and marketing expert. We have a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, majoring in marketing. We have worked across all areas in proofreading and editing. We can complete your project on time and within your budget. We can achieve the results that you are asking for. We can show you our previous work sample, which is similar to what you are seeking. We would love to work on your project. ### We do not compromise with quality and you should not either. We are here to impress you with our work."
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Hi there ! I'm professionals Editor, Proofreader & Copy-writer with an English degree. I have more than 9 years of experience editing, Proofreading & Copywriting.I will personally edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. I read every word & make the edits manually. Freelancer's most-trusted, highest-rated proofreader. You can purchase my service with confidence. My proofreading and editing service checks: *Grammar & punctuation. *Spelling mistakes. *Syntax errors. *Readability, paraphrasing for poor sentence structure *Repetition. *Paragraph issues. *Passive sentences. *Make sure the document reads well. *Use most appropriate words to express your ideas. *Tense issues. *Readability. *Consistency. *Redundancy. My service also includes: Copyediting for stylistic improvements. Microsoft Word Track Changes enabled. Best experience: College essays, academic, web site content, resumes, technical documents, legal documents, blog posts, biographies, presentations, political memos, short stories, marketing emails, brochures, kindle books, web content, dating profiles, advertisements, novels, non-fiction books, screenplays and manuscripts. All of this will be delivered back to you, clean and polished, within 24 hours! I always deliver on-time and often ahead of schedule. Have a question? I am super responsive. Regards, BTranslated
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Greetings! I am committed to the success of your project. Professional proofreading/editing for 7 years, with the intelligence to analyze non-fiction, and classical education to improve your fiction. When a writer in need goes to hire a proofreader or editor for their written work, many make the mistake of looking for those people who "can" do the job. These people will often list "proofreading" or "editing" among a lengthy list of other services, as they try to be everything to everyone. Don't make this mistake. What you want is someone who "does" the job - who consistently devotes his freelance career to exactly what you need. My SPECIALTY is proofreading and editing. Warm Regards, William
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