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Proofread Novel

$30-250 USD

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Need final proofreading of my second novel. It has already gone through development editing so this is for grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. For consistency with my first novel, Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster dictionary should be used. The novel is 68k words and is young/new adult, dystopian.
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I've been an editor and writer for almost 18 years; I've edited novels, newspapers articles, magazine pieces, PhD theses, and more. My grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and spelling are flawless; these are the areas in which I shine. If you read my reviews, you'll see I've received five-star reviews from all my employers, and I have produced all work 100% on deadline. I can have your novel proofread and edited in three days, tops! Let's chat! Cheers, Lynda
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I'd be willing to do more than one draft, but one should be fine if you only need technical adjustments. Bid is negotiable, but I do believe this should not take more than three days. The only way it might take longer is if you would want me to read the first novel, although I can't see that as a necessity. If there are any peculiarities in grammatical structure in the first novel, maintaining those would be important to retaining the general tone of the writing; however, I assume you are not too worried about this if it is not mentioned in your current project description. As such, I could begin right away if awarded the job.
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Hey there I'm an experienced independent editor; I've worked on well over a hundred novels as well as with several publishers. I used to be an English teacher and lecturer in Creative Writing, so editing was a natural career path for me to take. I have a Master's in Linguistics, so my main specialism is language; grammar, spelling, syntax and choice of language, but my lectureship also means that I can edit and critique flow, consistency, character development and register if needs be. I'm happy to conform to CMS and go by the Merriam Webster, all my edits are presented as MS Word tracked changes and I am entirely flexible with deadlines. Get in touch and I'll be happy to talk through this all with you and look at a sample together. Many Thanks Simon Richardson
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I'm ready to do your job as required. I will finish the job in the least time with accuracy and good quality. I will accept the least cost you can find. waiting to reply.
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Hi - I'm happy to proofread your 68K-word novel as I'm a professional English proofreader with extensive experience in linguistics and writing. I've helped a lot of clients polish and refine their manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction), business documents, books, novels, novellas, ebooks, short stories, blog posts, articles, presentations, etc. Besides ensuring a document is error free, I pay attention to clarity and coherence, i.e. transitions between ideas, etc. Also, I never discuss or distribute the contents of my potential projects but I may keep a copy of your document on file for a period of 48 hours in the event that you need further editing of future revisions. Finally, the finished product will include two copies of the edited text—one that shows the changes (a copy with MS Word Track Changes on), and one that incorporates all of the changes made. These are some of the books I have edited: 'The Shoebox' by Tracy Ploch 'Hiding in the Shade' by Kathryn Wiseman 'The Opposite Effect' by Steve Claydon PS. I also hold a BA in English Language and Literature and currently teach IELTS (writing). PS2. Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster dictionary WILL be used. I really look forward to proofreading your book! Emily :-)
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For the best results, I recommend you use a Preferred Freelancer. It so happens I am a Preferred Freelancer, and I'm certainly qualified to perfect your novel. I have just finished up with two other novels, for which my efforts have been gratefully acknowledged. Please take the time to read my profile, in my reviews, all unsolicited. My clients are a better source of information about me than anything else I can think of. I'm sure the other Freelancers are busy bragging about themselves, which means nothing if they haven't a substantial number of reviews that confirm their confidence. I hope you'll take the time to look into my credentials and my previous work, samples of which are in my profile. Thank you for any consideration. I'm in the eastern United States time zone in St Joseph, Michigan.
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I will proofread and edit up to 3000 words in 24 hours. As I read, I will correct such things as: verb tense dangling modifiers dangling prepositions misspelled words punctuation errors and more! I will maintain the integrity of your writing! I will not change your writing style or voice. Send a 3000 word document, and I will return a professional e-book. Returned documents will include one file with track changes that highlight changes and include comments; the other file will be a finished document that is free of errors. Please add extra gigs for more than 3000 words and expedited turnaround.
$700 USD in 15 days
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I understand you are searching for someone to help you with ‘Editing/Rewriting/proofreading’ your content. With this in mind, I’d like to offer you my professional services. I’d be more than happy to help you ensure the accuracy and quality of your content. Years of experience allow me to ‘Edit, Rewrite, or Proofread’ any type of content with high confidence and in a timely manner. You’ll find that I’m very much client oriented and detailed in my approach.
$1,000 USD in 20 days
4.7 (120 reviews)
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I am a professional editor, proofreader, and copywriter with an English degree from a top university in the U.K. I have more than 8 years of experience editing: college coursework, academic & technical documents, brochures, e-books, kindle texts, blog posts, full books, resumes and more. "My proofreading and editing service checks: Grammar, punctuation, and spelling Tense issues Sentence structure Readability Consistency Redundancy"
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Hello, I am a highly-skilled writer who has strong visual awareness, exemplary grammar and spelling knowledge, and the ability to analyze and modify. When it comes to missing links and correcting errors, look no further. Remember, your content could be a first impression. If you send out material that is riddled with misspellings, grammatical errors, and wrong information, you aren’t going to be presenting a good image of your business? Here is the summary what you have requested. Task: Proofread Novel Short Summary: Edit and proofread and book Proposed Deadline: 3 days Let’s get that content in tip-top shape today. Best Regards, Roger Wilsher
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Hello There, I will find your spelling and grammar errors and also will improve the cohesive structure of your projects. My most substantial areas are editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and cohesion and content development. My goal is to grow your work and make it shine. All of this will be delivered back to you, clean and polished! I always offer on-time and often ahead of schedule. After editing, I will send you two documents: One document with Microsoft track changes to show you the work I have done and a clean copy that you can work. Please ask me any question you may have, I will answer promptly. Thanks Cathi
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Dear I can perfectly do the project. I have been working on such projects. I deliver quality, commitment and make sure there is no Plagiarism. I am familiar with all sorts of reference styles. Please send me a message ! and let's start working. Haaly
$140 USD in 7 days
4.7 (116 reviews)
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Hi there, I have over 25 years of experience in the areas of editing and proofreading ranging from formalized office writing to informal casual writing. As a native English speaker, I'm very proficient in English grammar, language and spelling. My love for writing has grown into a passion to help other people effectively express themselves in writing. I will do your work with full devotion and professionalism. I assure you to plagiarism free research on your mentioned topic. To ensure the best results for your business, I’ll work with your titled Proofread Novel. I am pretty much sure about my abilities to do odd and difficult tasks. In order for you to easily see which words and phrases that I proofread, I will deliver your work using MS Word's 'Tracked Changes.' This can be especially useful for non-native English speaking clients, as it can really help you to see your mistakes and improve your spoken and written English. Feel free to contact me and let me just handle your work with 100% efficiency and uniqueness. Cheers Peter
$900 USD in 10 days
4.9 (35 reviews)
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Greetings! I hope you will be doing great. I am a professional in providing high quality proofreading service. I will love to assist you in this project. Please contact so I may share samples. Regards, Revival
$555 USD in 5 days
4.8 (53 reviews)
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I am an experienced native English copyeditor with a meticulous eye for detail, and a concentrated focus on reader experience. I work with self-publishing authors, consultants and entrepreneurs to help transform final drafts into polished, professional, ready-to-publish manuscripts. • • • • SERVICES • • • • Proofreading: I provide comprehensive proofreading for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology, and consistency in hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization. Copyediting: A thorough line edit is performed to strengthen your word choices and sentence structures, remove repetitive phrases and constructions, improve the pacing and flow of your text, and increase the clarity of your overall document. • • • • WORKING TOGETHER • • • • I work on a first-come, first-served basis. Booking in advance is advised if you have a large project in mind. I take on a limited number of new projects each month. This allows me to guarantee availability for long-term clients and deliver to the highest possible standard for every new author I work with.
$100 USD in 3 days
4.9 (43 reviews)
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Hello, I perused your description of proofreading the second novel. I'm the native US English speaker and a proofreader. Whether you just require grammatical correction or a complete change in sentence structure, I ensure about error-free proofing and editing for a smooth flow. Also, I enjoy combing through content to find spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies, and making flow and readability suggestions. Please leave me a message. Moeez.
$250 USD in 10 days
4.8 (38 reviews)
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Hey ! For multiple administrative jobs, I have been involved in detailed proofreading and have been praised for my meticulous attention to detail. I understand how English is supposed to look and sound, I’m an excellent speller, and through my own writing have a deep understanding of grammar. I have the strength of delivering the milestone ahead of time with the assurance of quality work. I will provide one round of proofreading & light editing for: • spelling • punctuation • grammar I use Microsoft Word for editing. Skill • Detailed proofreading and editing of any content in the English language • * Formatting, editing and clean-up of Word files • Editing done in Microsoft Word's with Track Changes I guarantee high quality results that will exceed your wildest expectations. I commit myself to ensure timely delivery and offer the best services to make your documents outstanding.
$35 USD in 3 days
4.7 (53 reviews)
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Greetings, I'm interested in your job post related to proofreading a novel. I am a professional and experienced proofreader and editor with the desire skills set to perform this task proficiently. Using my past experience in editing and proofreading I will focus on surface errors such as misspellings and mistakes in grammar and punctuation, restructure sentences and highlight the sentences that are not correct. Come over chat so we can discuss the project in detail. Regards, Zohaab.
$100 USD in 3 days
4.7 (50 reviews)
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Hi, I'm Rohan, and I'm ideally suited to proofread your YA dystopian novel using the Chicago Manual of Style. I'm a skilled editor with a BA in English Literature and I've edited manuscripts for independent authors and reputed publishing houses from across the globe. I have also worked with other YA books and I'm perfectly familiar with the Chicago Manual style of editing. I use TrackChanges so you can verify the edits made. I'm also willing to edit a short sample for free as a demonstration of my skills.
$1,020 USD in 20 days
5.0 (16 reviews)
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Hi! Congrats on finishing your novel! Dystopian and speculative fiction are my very favorites, so I'm already super excited for you. My name is Jackie, and I would love to do your final proofread. I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills. I also have a keen eye and ear for characterization, voice, flow, sentence structure, story arc, and plot. My passion is well-polished, great writing -- I've edited more than twenty-five novels, screenplays, magazine articles, and business publications. I am currently a writer and associate editor with a publication in my city, and I have worked in the past as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. The Chicago Manual of Style is my Bible, and Miriam-Webster is perpetually open on my computer. I'd be more than happy to edit a writing sample free of charge in order for you to determine whether I am a fit for your needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
$555 USD in 7 days
4.9 (14 reviews)
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Hello, I have fourteen years experience in editing and proofreading.I am trained in editing British, American, Canadian, and Australian English. I specialize in copy-editing, substance editing, and developmental editing. I have worked on thousands of thesis papers, academic papers, manuscripts, website articles, and scripts. I am one of the top editors on Freelancer. Please see my reviews and exam scores. My price is negotiable.
$144 USD in 1 day
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I hate to be the one to tell you this, but you DON'T just need an editor to proofread your novel and correct various grammar mistakes. You need someone like me, a compassionate editor who is fanatical about making everything -- and I do mean EVERYTHING -- in your story resonate not only with readers, critics, and publishers, but with you, the author. After I apply my skills, I want you to read the finished version with new eyes, as though you are a stranger picking up the book accidentally left in a coffee shop and can't put it down. Don't believe I can do it? Send me a sample to edit for FREE and you'll find out! -- David L. Gaskill
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