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Copy editing for my science fiction novel (78,000 words)

$250-750 USD

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Posted almost 10 years ago

$250-750 USD

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Copy editing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, recasting of incorrect or ambiguous sentences, errors in logic and continuity, character and story continuity, capitalization, tense shifitng
Project ID: 5869525

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44 freelancers are bidding on average $496 USD for this job
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Would it be possibleto see part of the novel to get a feeling for what exactly will be required. I understand your brief - it is just a case of putting it in to context. Thank You. David Dundas
$750 USD in 10 days
5.0 (655 reviews)
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Hello! I am a native English speaker, and I have recently completed my Master's in English language and literature. I have two years of experience teaching academic writing at the university level, and three years of experience working as a freelance proofreader. I will check your novel's grammar, syntax, and word usage, and make changes using the "track changes" feature of MS Word. For other comments, including logic, continuity, and character consistency, I will make comments using the "comments" feature. I am very excited to be able to help you out with this. If you have any questions, or if you would like to see a sample of my work, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to speaking with you soon =)
$544 USD in 10 days
4.9 (56 reviews)
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I am a skilled and experienced proofreader and editor. I always deliver a quality product meeting all project requirements. I have proofread and edited a wide variety of documents including several websites, non-fiction books, e-books, novels, theses, dissertations, academic articles and reports, business documents, legal documents and others. I look forward to hearing from you. Samples of my proofreading and editing are included in my portfolio.
$350 USD in 6 days
4.9 (206 reviews)
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Hello! I have been an editor and proofreader for nine years. During this time, I have edited thousands of books, websites, scripts, and academic papers. I can begin immediately and provide a finished, fully edited project within two days. Science fiction is also my favorite genre, so, I would enjoy this project. Good luck!
$277 USD in 2 days
4.7 (153 reviews)
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English professor, PhD in Literature: I will proof your novel carefully and with style. Please see my website: www.nnorris.ca.
$555 USD in 15 days
5.0 (31 reviews)
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Hi, I am a professional editor and writer with experience in a variety of genres. I have a degree in English Literature, which has given me the skills to analyse a text. I can look for inconsistencies, gaps in the plot, offer advice on characterization or structure etc. Editing is something that I really enjoy doing, it doesn't feel like a job! Please see my feedback and contact me if you would like any more information. Best regards, Georgina.
$692 USD in 14 days
4.9 (48 reviews)
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$631 USD in 15 days
5.0 (16 reviews)
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Hello! I am an American freelancer who currently lives in the UK. I have a BA Degree in Professional Communications and more than fifteen years of experience within the field. I specialize in proofreading and editing fiction and non-fiction books. I have worked with one paranormal romance author for two years. She had published her first book on Amazon and received some negative reviews due to spelling and word choice errors. I was hired to find those errors and correct them. She was pleased with my work and as a result I have edited and proof read six more novels for her. I have also worked with another author on her sci-fi duology. This particular author was not a native English speaker so the text needed quite a bit of editing to make it suitable for an English-speaking audience. I have also proof read and edited several sci-fi short stories and various non-fiction eBooks for authors worldwide. I have a meticulous eye for detail. I will check your manuscript for any spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. I can also edit any unclear or awkward sentences so your story flows smoothly. Other areas I review include inconsistencies in the plot, transitions between paragraphs, and correct tense usage. Please feel free to visit my profile where you will find my 29 positive reviews. I hope you will kindly consider my bid. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Kathryn
$444 USD in 25 days
5.0 (18 reviews)
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Hello, I am a professional Writer - Editor, with a MA degree in Technical Communication and English and over 25 years’ professional experience of writing and proofreading. I am offering a wealth of experience editing a wide variety of written material. My freelance career has allowed me to use my professional career’s expertise to provide the same quality of service to a much wider audience. With my writing/editorial background, I have built up a reputation of being an intuitive writer, a meticulous editor/proofreader, an excellent copywriter and a thorough researcher. Therefore, why not harness the creativity, insight and skills of a multi-published author and editor who strives for complete accuracy and the highest degree of professionalism in the work I complete. My professional writing, editing and proofreading skills extend across many industries and business needs. With my freelancing career I have created, edited and formatted in excess of 60 books. I published these books via Kindle, Create Space, Smashwords and Lulu for my clients. If you care to review my Freelancer profile and the comments of my previous clients you will see that I can adequately meet your requirements. Please feel free to contact me if you want to discuss your project further. Regards Jim Moore
$277 USD in 7 days
5.0 (9 reviews)
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Hello, i 'm a detailed oriented, hard working, reliable person looking for freelance work doing what I love - writing!. I have the knowledge, skills, experience and expertise required to optimize web content. I would be happy to apply my skills to your project. I can edit and proofread it very well. Feel free to review the articles in my portfolio, but please keep in mind that I write on a variety of topics and these are just a few samples. I guarantee you will receive high-quality articles from me. Thanks for your time. I look forward to working with you!
$833 USD in 10 days
5.0 (1 review)
3.4
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Hello, It is my pleasure to offer you my copy editing services. A US native, I have experience in a variety of genres, including science fiction. The review attached to my profile from drsindbad was for copy editing a science fiction novel. As another example, I also proofread The Seventh Sense, by Kim Richardson. All work is completely confidential. I am available to copy edit your novel for a fee of $650.00, which includes a second look at any material you may wish to revise after reviewing my notes. I do not require any upfront payment; the milestone need only be created and released upon your satisfaction with the completed project. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Loraine (user name: Herschol)
$650 USD in 10 days
4.9 (6 reviews)
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I have professional experience editing and proofreading book manuscripts for publication. Some of my clients have been Houghton Mifflin, McGraw-Hill, Capstone Press, Abdo Publishing, Rourke, and many individual authors. My expertise is getting a manuscript ready (error-free) for printing and publication. My work will go beyond your expectations.
$700 USD in 10 days
5.0 (1 review)
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Hello, I am a native English speaker with excellent grammar. I could look over your manuscript and provide quality editing, as well as give you any suggestions if I find the need to. If you would like to discuss further, please message me. Thank you.
$444 USD in 4 days
4.2 (1 review)
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Hello, I would love to work on this novel with you. I have been editing for 6 years, and am just finishing up a book for someone else. I work very hard to ensure my clients are happy, focusing only on one novel at at time. I provide great feed back, ensure proper grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, as well as check over all flow of the story. You did not state how many words were in your novel so if it is over 200000 we would have to adjust the price accordingly but I bid my average fee for editing a novel. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
$277 USD in 10 days
4.5 (9 reviews)
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I'm a new member of freelancer.com but have experience in editing/proofreading/dtp. I'm very interested in your project and can deliver quality work withing a tight deadline if necessary.
$555 USD in 5 days
5.0 (5 reviews)
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I am well versed in editing, proofreading, cleaning up tense structures as well as overall helping authors get a solid product to the consumer.
$500 USD in 10 days
5.0 (1 review)
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I can proofread and edit for you both quickly and accurately; I am currently working as an editor for Toxic Magazine but am looking for a side job or two. I have an excellent understanding of the English language as well as a precise attention to detail that allows me to spot errors and problem areas very efficiently. I operate with a professional attitude and would be more than happy to work for you. If you'd like, I can also edit 1,000 words for you as a free sample of my work. Thanks for your consideration.
$444 USD in 10 days
4.1 (2 reviews)
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I am a native UK English speaker (and US English if required) who can write or review text quickly and accurately about a number of subjects and topics. With me you will get the satisfaction that the language used for your project will be the highest possible. Don't go for someone cheap with poor language skills! My profile has my CV on it so you can see my previous work experience and my suitability for this work. Lets work together! Regards, Mathew
$544 USD in 7 days
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Dear Client: I have 30 years experience with editing and writing in technical documentation, public relations, magazines, and various creative projects. I have worked on a handful of novels as editor/proofreader and can provide references for that type of work. (I do not have any reviews on this site yet because I am new to it.) If you were to award me the bid, I would work with you as follows: 1) Determine a schedule and review cycle that works for you. 2) Determine whether you want this electronically edited with the use of MS Word's revision tool or if you want me to mark up hard copy, scan it in, and email it back to you. I can use either method --I let my clients determine which method is best for them. 3) Keep notes on the pattern of writing issues you may have. For example, I recently edited a Ph.d. dissertation in which I noted a pattern of tense shifts, editorial digressions, and incorrect use of commas. My client found this helpful and he said his dissertation chair noted the same patterns. 4) Evaluate plot logic and development, story arc, character development and motivation, and pacing. I have served as a reader/editor on for others whose work has been published and am working on my own novel as well--I understand these issues and will provide helpful feedback. I am avid fan of science fiction and fantasy. Whether you select my bid or not, I wish you the best of luck with your project! Regards, Cara O'Sullivan, Lakeview Editorial Services, Utah
$666 USD in 10 days
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Hello, mister! If you are interested in my services, send me a message. I'd like to work for you but I need to know more details. We'll set the price after we talk.
$500 USD in 3 days
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