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Proofreading: Short English Novel: Sci-fi eBook (Budget <=100 USD)

$30-250 USD

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Posted over 7 years ago

$30-250 USD

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We're seeking a proofreader for an upcoming released sci-fi fantasy eBook, around 5,200 English words (~16 A4 pages) in total, available online (Google, Kindle etc.). The applicant MUST be an English native speaker from English-speaking countries (natively) such as: US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc... We won't consider you if you are not. The proofreader is required to do the following: [1] seeking for mistakes (grammatical, typo etc...) [2] check the characters dialogue, based on the judgement on natural speaking and suitability for that character. [3] Check the paragraph transitions for readability and smoothness (in reader POV). [4] Adjust paragraph (e.g. suggest a position that starts a new paragraph) if needed. [5] Suggest the use of words in any sentence(s) to enhance the text, based on your thought in terms of the context. [6] write down brief notes to explain all the above items. This English book is a translated version from its Chinese counterpart. Please take into account when you proofread and suggest the editing. NOTE: * The maximum budget is 100 USD only. No consideration beyond 100 USD bid. * The commencement of this job is (soonest) Oct to early Nov 2016. * The work is needed to be finished in 3-4 days, once you received the content. * Questions, feel free to contact me via PM.
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Thank you for your detailed project description. I registered with Freelancer in February last year and have 132 reviews, all positive. English is my first language and my skills include technical writing, editing, proofreading, and transcribing. At the beginning of this year I took on a role as the copy editor for The International Journal of Wellbeing, an online journal, and several months ago I began as the copy editor for the Blind Foundation of New Zealand. One of my earlier projects with Freelancer was to edit a 65,000-word science fiction novel, and the client was so pleased with my work that he commended me to Freelancer, and an article about me was published by Freelancer. For two years I was a copy editor for Elsevier Science Publishers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, rewriting text by authors who were not native English speakers. I have worked with individual clients to bring more than 25 books to publication and five of these clients have rehired me to work on further books. Having been a teacher of English in high school for four years, I have spent many hours making corrections and suggestions for students' essays. For an additional two years I was a teacher of English as a second language. I will not be available from 21 - 23 October.
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Hi! I would love to work with you on this project, as I very much enjoy editing and using attention to detail. As my work with previous clients shows, I'm not happy unless you're satisfied with the work, and I'm clearly communicative throughout the editing / proofing process. For this project, I'd share the edited copy as a google doc, where all of my suggested changes are accompanied with notes. I'd love to discuss any other relevant details or answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your consideration!
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Hello, I am a native English proofreader and editor. I have extensive writing and editing experience and contract to a number of publishing houses alongside working with many website designers too. As a native English person, I can assure you of the highest quality of work when it comes to grammar and punctuation. My clients are always pleased with my editing work, and I have a very high repeat hire rate, along with a great rating on the site, this can be confirmed by the client reviews on my profile page. My project completion rate is 99%, I do not let people down. I work efficiently and effectively and can assure deliverance within a timely manner. Please get in touch via the chat box so we can discuss your requirements in a little bit more detail. I can commence work immediately. Kind regards, Liz.
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Hello! I'm an experienced editor and proofreader who would be happy to help you with this project. I understand that you need it done within a few days once it is ready and I can easily accommodate. Feel free to contact me with more information.
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Hi, I am an experienced writer/editor for 7years (being the winner of a writing competition recently held here on freelancer.com). I have read the requirements (well understood) and will also add track changes to the document. My passion is to work within the set deadline and deliver quality work. I guarantee a plagiarism free (I also use TURNITIN services for plagiarism check in order to produce unique documents.) document which would fetch you the best possible results. I would love to discuss the prospects with you. I have a degree in Business Management, Accounting, Social Science and English. I will be the best candidate for the job…. Regards
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Hi, I can do a really great job with proofreading your story. 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 proof reading 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 story for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors - Assist with flow/clarity - Assist with plot structure, characterization and originality - Work to your other listed specifications and deadlines Please consider me for the job. I look forward to hearing from you. David
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Hi there, I am a professional proofreader. Please check my reviews and portfolio (https://www.freelancer.com/u/revival786.html) and ask me for more samples to have an idea about the quality of my service. I am highly interested in doing this project so please discuss with me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Regards, Revival
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Hello, I am a University educated (native English speaking) Canadian with extensive experience in Canada, USA, UK and Ireland. My level of English is Expert (US Test 98%) and my expertise is in copy-writing, proofreading and editing web content, e-books and books. You can expect quick, high quality work, excellent communication and work that is not outsourced or plagiarized. I have just completed proofreading and editing a 276 page published book called Ignorance Paradox and would be interested editing your sci-fi fantasy e-Book for you. A few of my recent 5 Star reviews: 1) Proofread Something “Great Job! Ena is a real professional. Everything went really quickly and seamlessly. Thank you!” 2 )Check for grammatical errors "Did a fantastic job of making changes to grammatical errors. " 3) Proofreading "Very professional freelancer with good communication skills! recommended!" 4) Edit Something “Great editing job. Very personable, easy communication. I will definitely rehire.” Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.I would like to work on your project and look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Ena
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I've been a freelance writer for more than 2 years, and most of my clients told me that I’m one of the best writers here. I consider myself as a very reliable writer. I don’t just deliver projects on time, with utmost quality, but with tremendous passion as well. If you wish to see my samples, just let me know as i don't know how to attach it here in freelancer. Thank you
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Hi, My name is Ruchi Bhargava. I’ve delivered more than 6,500 articles, 6,000 blog posts, 12 eBooks, 3 novels, 3 infographics and content for more than 15 websites till now. I’m quite sure that I’ll be able to do your work effectively and efficiently. The excellent feedback on my profile from the other employers and the fantastic rating of 5 stars out of 5 itself speaks of the excellent quality of work and service I provide to my employers. I hope that you will choose me to work for you. Please contact me via Freelancer Chat. Thanks, Ruchi Bhargava
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Hi, I can proofread your eBook within 2 days time with regular updates regarding work in progress. Kindly, message me for any queries in relation to my services. or if you want to want to get started just award me the project. Thanks!
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I've worked on part of a science fiction novel, as well as short stories. Overall, my clients have awarded me no less than 17 bonuses for the quality of my work. That's about one in every six or seven projects.
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Hi, my name is Andrew. I am a highly experienced academic writer, proofreader and editor. Please feel free to ask any questions or request samples of my work. I am also more than happy to edit a sample of the required manuscript for you. I am a member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders in the UK and I have particular skills in copy editing and typesetting articles ready for publication. I am currently copy editing two books ready for publication, along with producing the cover for these. I will upload samples, if required, of the 'before' and 'after' so you are aware of the work I produce. I can also provide links to books that I have been credited in and have already been published both as e-books and as hard copies. I have an impeccable eye for detail and always submit perfect work to the highest standard. I am fully proficient with all the relevant software and will always track changes. I will keep in constant communication and submit a tracked copy and a clean copy ready for publication in whatever format you prefer. Thank You.
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Hello, I have keenly taken note of your project. I am interested in working on it and deliver according to your specifications. We can discuss more if you want. I will provide error-free, high-quality genuine work. Please discuss
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Hi, I'm a South African editor currently based in Guatemala. Sci-fi is my favourite genre and I'd love to work on your project. I work in most varieties of English, including US and UK English, and am extremely thorough. II'm also proactive, making suggestions for fixing problems rather than just pointing out said problems. I'd be happy to do a sample edit first so you can decide whether we're a match. I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Kind regards Linell
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Hi, This sounds like a short story and that you're looking for editing - more than proofreading. I can do what you ask. I am a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience outside of this site - writing, editing, teaching creative writing and doing manuscript consultations. Please see my reviews and portfolio on the site. Thank you.
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Hello, I am a native English speaker from the United States. I have a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in Education. I have 19 years of teaching experience and taught in Shanghai for two years where my students were predominantly from either Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Korea. This may assist me with your project since it is translated, although I do not speak Chinese. As you can see from my certifications and reviews, I have an excellent knowledge of the English language and editing experience. I complete my projects on time and I believe good communication with my employer is a must. I think 3 days is a very reasonable completion date. I use Microsoft Word tracking changes for all edits and understand all edits mentioned in your project description. I am very interested in your project. Even if you do not choose me, I wish you all the best with your publication. Thank you.
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I am an experienced editor/proofreader/writer based in Australia. I specialise in editing for ESL clients. My experience includes academic work (such as theses, essays, assignments), various newsletters, blogs (including some ghostwriting), fiction, and business papers. I love the written word and helping people polish their work. An independent eye is essential! My attributes: * Native English speaker * Bachelor of Arts (UNE) with a triple major: German, Education, Sociology * Worked in public relations for many years, producing media releases, small publications, newsletters, business proposals, research papers and more * Proficient in US English, UK English, Australian English * Know my way around MS Word! The price quoted is negotiable – within reason! Looking forward to working with you soon! Regards Joanna
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Dear Client, I understand that you wish 16 A4 pages of a Sci-Fi fantasy Ebook to be edited quite thoroughly for English as it has been translated from Chinese into English. You also wish some notes to be made throughout the editing process. I understand that your budget for this project is low, and I can help you with this because I have a lot of experience and can work quickly and efficiently. I am a native UK English speaker, and I am based in the UK, therefore I am on GMT. Let me know if you would like me to work on your project. Regards, Claire.
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Hello, dear employer! My name is Ana and I work full time as a qualified EFL English teacher and part-time I am a freelancer. • Being a teacher, one of my daily occupations is correcting and improving students' written or spoken English production. I also write and rewrite articles for websites and do transcriptions, translations, and different typing tasks. Recently I have started completing editing and proofreading jobs on Freelancer, so I think I'm most suitable for this task. I'm patient and detail-oriented and I would be happy to complete this assignment for you. Thank you very much for this work opportunity.
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