I'm currently in need of an editor for a mystery novel that's currently 80,000 words. This project is for the second book in the series, and would like to find someone that will work on this book, and continue working through the rest of the series.
I'll be sure to send you a copy of the first book in the series. It isn't required, but would be great if you could at least skim through the book to get an idea of what has happened so you can make suggestions for the rest of the series, which will span at least four books total.
For this project, I'm looking for an editor who can:
- go over my work, fixing grammatical and spelling errors so it's in publishable quality with no mistakes
- note any cliche's, and remove any unnecessary words in sentences
- re-arrange sentences so the story flows better. I don't want this done excessively, but if you see something like "the mysterious disappearance of my wife" and think it would be better if it said "my wife's mysterious disappearance" then please make the recommendation
- make occasional comments on how the writing in the story could be improved, and also mention any plot holes or things that don't make sense.
- make suggestions on improving characters and their motivations, (ex. "Rachel would never say/do something like that!")
**Note: The two things I want above all else are for their to not be any major story errors/issues and for it to read and flow well so it's enjoyable for the reader.**
Here's the process I'd like to use for the project:
1) You edit, using Track Changes in Word. You also make any comments or suggestions that you see fit.
2) I go through everything, accepting/rejecting your suggestions. Also making any story edits from your comments. Then send back to you.
3) You then go through each chapter a final time, exclusively looking for spelling/grammar errors and making it 100% error-free. Again, using the track changes feature to send back to me so I can see what things are being fixed.
At first, we'll do this chapter by chapter. Once we both get a feel for working together, I'll give you the go ahead to go through the entire story.
Type of person I'm looking for:
1) Great attitude, takes great pride in creating error-free stories that really makes readers unable to put the book down.
2) Someone with a strong grasp of what makes a fantastic story, and what makes characters really come to life on the page.
3) The more experience with editing, the better. But I wouldn't rule out a current, talented English Major with little experience and hungry to get started.
4) Someone who is a real go-getter. I have a goal of writing a million words per year, and would love to have an editor that really wants to have that kind of work and make beautiful stories together for the next decade.
5) Someone who can get things done in a reasonable time frame, and responds to emails within at least 2 business days.
Compensation
1) I'm looking to pay around $550 for this job. If you feel you're worth a little more or willing to work for a little less, please let me know why in your bid. All things are negotiable, including work being done and time frame of delivery.
2) I would suggest payment installments of half the payment when we're halfway through, and the other half after completing the work. I'm flexible on that, too.
Finally, I really need you to go through and do a sample edit, so I can get a feel for your editing style to see if it's a good fit for what I'm trying to accomplish. I'll only ask you if I think there's a very good chance you could win the project.
Also, I want to make sure you've read the requirements, so in your reply start by saying "send me the first chapter", along with why you would make an ideal candidate, your background, your estimated time of completion, and your compensation.
Thanks and look forward to working with you!
Send me the first chapter...As a professional editor, I take great pride in my work and am passionate about helping to make stories engaging and error free. I have been working full time as an editor for three years and before that I was a teacher for seven years. I believe I'm the ideal candidate because I'm dedicated, thorough, knowledgeable, and quick to communicate. I am including below a few reviews I have received for similar projects. Please also feel free to look at all the reviews on my profile as well. Thank you for your consideration.
“Krystal is a very thorough reader and provided plenty of fantastic thoughts and criticism on my screenplay. Great sense of story, grammar, creativity, and honesty! Highly recommended.”
“klboots performed an edit and a detailed critique of my 75,000 word novel and I could not be more happy with the final product! The comments were so helpful and I feel will really enhance my story - I could even tell she went back through after reading it which was above and beyond what I expected. I will definitely hire again, thank you!!”
“Klboots did an excellent job proofreading and editing my novel! She paid attention to detail and greatly improved my book's structure! I plan on re-hiring her very soon! Thanks again!!!”
“She is the best!, I have used her for editing my manuscript for three drafts. I highly recommend her if you need your work done professionally and on time!"
Please send me the first chapter.
Whilst your proposed payment is less that what I would usually charge, it is acceptable in this instance because I am looking for consistent, ongoing work.I am very interested in developing long term writing relationships and I believe that your project would offer the perfect opportunity to do this.
I believe that I would be the ideal candidate for this project for the following reasons:
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland, Australia and a Diploma of Proofreading, Editing and Publishing
I am highly experienced in the use of both Word and Excel and being an educated native English speaker, I have an excellent command of the English language and am familiar with both US and UK English.
I have spent many years writing both business and academic manuscripts and my areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
English
English Literature
Geography
Geo-morphology
Environmental Science
Biology
Business
Finance
Sociology
Linguistics
Coral Reef Biology
Tourism
I am also able to write fluently on many other subjects and have recently gained some experience in SEO writing through Freelancer. I can provide you with original, plagiarism-free samples of my work.
I refer you to the favourable Freelancer reviews that I have earned to this point. Please PM me if you require further information.
HI, FOR YOUR PROJECT: Being a PUBLISHED AUTHOR, I understand what QUALITY WRITING is and how to convert an idea, a subject into ENGAGING collection of words. I have an eye for detail and will point out and correct any issues regarding PUNCTUATION, SPELLING, GRAMMAR, USAGE, SYNTAX, and DICTION and do so to ultimately improve the READABILITY of your text I will meticulously proofread the text to ensure that it is free from errors. I will carefully COPYEDIT the write-up line by line, thereby putting the finishing touches and POLISH on your writing. I will be cognizant of your authentic voice as an author and will seek to refine, rather than modify, you vision. I will utilize the TRACK CHANGES feature of Microsoft Word so that all of my work is visible to you. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I specialize in Business, Technical, Academic, Commercial, Fiction, and Blog writing & editing. Every word of mine would speak for its originality and quality. (I believe not in saying but DOING. Please follow my REVIEWS. I scored 100% in US-ENGLISH EXAM taken by Freelance.) I have over 6 years of writing experience. Before stepping into the world of Freelancing, I had been working with a reputed IT company as a Content & Technical Writer. My strengths are my RESEARCH CAPABILITY and going deep into the subject to bring the BEST out of it. I consider your work as my own, and that’s the reason I enjoy what I do, and that’s the reason behind my SUCCESS.
Hello! I can proofread your novel for you. I'm a teacher with a college background in Creative Writing, so editing is what I do all the time, and I've already completed several similar projects on Freelancer. Please see my profile for employment history and a writing sample. Feel free to contact if you're interested. Thanks!
Having become deaf at the age of 35 I returned to university and completing three degrees, LLB, First Class Honours in Human Services and a BA in Sociology. My zest for knowledge and writing has been well tested. I am a Registered Nurse. I'm a high-quality Medical Writer with 10+ years of excellence in writing.
I ensure:
-High performance in quality clinical research and scholarly searches from peer-reviewed journals.
-Use of manuscript writing styles such as MLA, Harvard, APA, & AMA.
-Employment of structure and grammar according to Elements of Style by Strunk & White.
-Fast response and delivery milestones.
-Continuous online presence for fast communication
If given an opportunity to work for you or your company I would fulfill the work with utmost dedication and loyalty. With each task I deliver in on time as per deadline. I communicate consistently with clients giving frequent updates so as to deliver work according to requirement. Unlimited revisions at no extra charge. Please feel free to email me for clarification or to discuss any further details
You can name the price. I am an American writer and editor with more than five years of experience providing quality work. I am more than willing to prove my skills by providing you with a sample of my work.
A good editor doesn't just sit down and edit grammar. They need to analyze every portion of the story from plot points to dialogue. In order to accomplish that, you need somebody with experience and a strong command of the English language. I have both of those things.
Good day.
Please review our bid to proofread, edit, and critique your mystery novel.
We have more than 5 years of experience in proofreading and academic editing. The experience is in both commercial and academic work.
You will get the benefit of two mystery book lovers who will read through your work, and we noticed that you made a typo on "cliches" in the project proposal ;-)
We use the Track Changes tool to enable you to see proof of work and to accept/reject amendments that we have made.
Layout and formatting can also be provided as part of the work, if required.
Relevant academic qualification: degree in Language Practice.
Kindly refer to our Freelancer Profile for our background, and feel free to visit our Facebook page (Grammar Guardians South Africa).
We are willing to do a sample proofread and edit for you to confirm our skills.
Please contact us if you require any additional information.
send me the first chapter. I am an experienced Editor and Book Coach and have helped many with their book projects. I would be happy to review your first chapter.
Send me the first chapter and I will be happy to do a sample edit. I am currently about to wrap up editing a novel for a young writer and have found it to be a very enjoyable project. I have 35 years experience in the editing field in a university setting. I firmly believe that all projects should be completed in a timely manner with only the highest possible quality provided to the client. Correct English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and copy flow are something that I believe is vital to producing a successful product in the publications field. I understand that I would be editing a 80,000 word mystery novel to prepare it for publication. This sounds very interesting and is something that I feel can be accomplished to your satisfaction. I hope that I will be given the opportunity to use my extensive experience to carefully read and edit this project. Please feel free to contact me to further discuss the details.
Send me the first chapter.
All I can say is yes to your 5 processes on getting the job done. $550.00 is a good start as payment for the editing job for me. I am not able to show you how I can turn words around and fit them into a beautiful picture, as I haven't kept records of my editing ( I shall do from now on) but here is an example of my own writing...
We stand like three kings up here alone, each quietly surveying the slopes, which we invaded and conquered yesterday and will conquer again today. Who will be the first to lift his skis and jump mercilessly into the virgin snow today? Twisting and turning, cutting our own perfect signatures in lines that race down after us like long snakes writhing momentarily behinds us and then lying still and motionless. Only the sun will catch our white tails in a glorious shimmering trail.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications:
I have a degree in journalism with a minor in English. I have served as both reporter and editor for a small newspaper. For the past 15 years, I have been working in healthcare marketing and management. I'm looking to get back to work in the writing field and thought this would be an excellent first step. I am proficient in article writing, editing, proofreading and a host of other topics.
I have just finished editing my first book for a client on odesk.com. It was over 300 pages (70,000 words) and I turned it around in three days. I would love the opportunity to help you out with your project.
Approach to the Job:
Below is an email from my first client whose novel I edited on odesk.com. I really enjoyed this process and I am willing to work for less money than most because I am trying to establish myself on this website, the way I have done on some others. I would love to do this job for you.
Timothy Tims
9:09 am
I just read the entire manuscript and accepted every change you suggested except one I believe. Excellent job Patrick. When you write a book you become so familiar with every line that when I proof read it, I tend to go really fast because I have the book memorized. That's the reason I like to have other people read it to check for errors. If there are any other suggestions I would love to hear them and I hope you enjoyed the book.
Send me the first chapter!
I'm ready and excited to tackle this mystery novel. Editing is relaxing to me and I question each part of a story line to make sure the characters and thread remain constant throughout. The details of your project and working through track changes is something I am very familiar and comfortable with and feel certain we could work well together. I am looking for an ongoing project and will be eager provide constructive feedback to make your story enjoyable to readers and help you build the best story possible. I look forward to reading your first novel as well to ensure consistency in the series.
I read any and all types of books. I can spot cliches easily. I can also spot similar story plots.
I've written and i've proofread countless essays and short stori. I am able to spot grammatical errors very easily. Also, Sherlock Holmes is my favourite book series of all time, so I am quite familiar will mystery novels.
Send me the first chapter. This job is right up my alley. Just finished editing a novel, and in all modesty, I am good at it. Retired american attorney. Have done a lot of writing and teaching. Lately, I have been editing books and writing legal briefs. I feel sure I can handle your book, and would enjoy doing so. I can also deal with deadlines. After looking at the other bidders, I would add that I am a native english speaker. I am back home in the USA, after an enjoyable stint teaching English in China. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or wish to discuss further details. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a native speaker and I teach English in the system of higher education in a foreign country, I have a master's degree, and I have been successfully editing for Cactus Global and True Editing for several months. Please email the work to me and I will edit it and email it back to you. I generally edit for $0.015/word, negotiable, and I would be happy to edit a sample for you free of charge to give you an idea of my editing skills.
Send me the first chapter. I've worked as a freelance editor since 2011, and I've also done a great deal of work as a 'beta' for non-professional fiction to keep my skills sharp. Everyone I have edited for has said that my feedback was excellent and very helpful. I read voraciously, and have consumed a huge amount of fiction, so I have a very good sense of what makes a story work. I work quickly but thoroughly, never making less than two full passes through a piece before I send it back (more usually at least three), and I am contactable virtually every day barring unforeseen catastrophe (and if said catastrophe occurs and my house loses power or internet, I will find other methods to contact you and let you know and complete the work). The ten days I bid is a generous estimate, I can probably get it back to you within a week. I'm quite happy to do a sample edit to ascertain if our styles mesh.
"Send me the first chapter." I would like you to know first off I am new to the editing and proofreading scene. I am a fast learner. I have worked on doing editing and proofreading on another site and I received good feedback from the clients. I am looking to get my foot in the door on this site. I work from home so I can put forth the efforts and time needed to make this project great. I can take on this project for $500 which gives me $450 which is less than what you had to offer. I feel that you do not have references from this site to back my experience. So I am willing to work at a lesser cost in order to prove myself. I work in Microsoft Word so I can use Track Changes to show the work being done. I can go chapter by chapter as long as you like. I have good communication skills and good time management skills. I work very well with deadlines. I will check spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. I will check for flow and consistency of the work. I am very open minded and work well one on one. I am looking for an editing job that will develop into a long term editing relationship. I want to work with someone full time to meet goals that are truly wanted.
I am currently an English teacher with a degree in English Literature. I currently teach a high school creative creative writing class in which I emphasize the development of strong stories and narratives. I read upwards of 100 papers a week and have quite the keen eye for grammatical, structural, and stylistic editing.
All fund go towards helping fund my classroom. Select me if you want an efficient and qualified professional and are looking to contribute to a good cause.
