Help Polish/Edit a Christian-themed Creative Story (geared toward 9 - 12 yr. olds)
$2-8 USD / hour
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$2-8 USD / hour
i have been writing now for about ten years, however i'm not published yet, but i also haven't sent anything in yet except to a self publishing company, which liked my stuff. i however don't want to go that route as i believe God has given me a gift to write and I am believing that i shall get picked up by an agent, which in turn will get me published in the traditional manner. (meaning they pay me for my work (traditional style w/an agent rather than i pay them to get my work published, which is the self publishing route )
i am a Christian and write Christian-themed stories. agents require at least three picture book stories. i have two polished ones, completely ready to be sent out: 1) Miguelito and the Still Small Voice and 2) Somebody has Stinky Feet on Noah's Ark.
i would like to send the agent something a little more than just a picture book, to give them a little better idea of my writing skills/talent. And this is what i believe i could use some help with. I am writing a trilogy. it is about a 10 year old boy, Miguelito, his donkey Jicarro (who talks of course) and his best friend Saraya who's from the middle east. After trying to find out from his parents who God is, along with a number of other questions he has for and about God, he (Miguelito, the same boy from the picture books), decides to venture out on his own to find God, along with his best friend Saraya and Jicarro, his donkey.
each book is around 75 to 90 pages, i guess, but I think what I'm looking for is, I guess sometimes i feel i just need someone to read them and get a bit of advice about them. i need support most of all... someone to take an interest in what i'm writing, besides just myself (not to sell or buy or anything, just to help me get it completed) . someone to bounce ideas off and get opinions from.
i also would be interested in collaborating with someone if they have similar interests as i do
i'd also like to mention that I'm on a pretty strict budget, so this needs to be someone who has a heart for God and for Kids and is willing to do these things for a minimal amount. i guess this (the price) could be discussed. My books are geared to lead kids toward the Lord, or at the very least get them to ask questions about God, create interest in the bible, etc.
the right person to take this job would do it as much for the love of the Lord and reaching kids as it would be for the money.
NOTE: i do not have issues with typical editing stuff like spelling and grammar. what i'm really looking for is help with using the right word at times, help with cutting certain parts, help with certain descriptive scenery and expressing those scenes maybe a little clearer, cutting certain parts and generally keeping the story a little tighter.
thanks for reading. pray about this. I know God will help me find the right person.
Scott
Hello,
I have read your very detailed project description. Thank you. It makes it much easier to submit a proposal when all information is forthcoming.
I am an editor and proofreader. I am a Native English speaker from Australia. My hourly rate is high, however, I have capped my working hours to 5. I will not request any further funds once the 5 hours are up, but I will continue to work, whether it takes 6, or 60 hours, for that agreed 5-hour price.
Please view my profile and feedback. You will find testaments confirming my decency, integrity, and attitude.
I'd be delighted to help you achieve your end-goal.
I have over thirteen years experience in editing and proofreading. I believe my experience is vital for your project. I am also a pastor and I'm in full-time ministry, so I believe I could help you a lot.
Hi, Scott. I was very inspired by your desire to write stories that bring children closer to God. I am not a Christian, I am a Buddhist, but frankly I think that anything that opens someone´s mind to think about God is good. I would like to help you with your book - I was raised a Christian, and have lots of experience with Christian literature. I am American, a native English speaker with excellent language skills and lots of experience revising texts for authors. If you would like to send me 1-2 pages from the part of the book that seems most difficult, I would be happy to do a test edit for free, to show you how I work. If there is a lot of story before these pages, I will need you to summarize the context up to this point in the story. I am not available to work every day (I have other committments, as well as my editing work for other clients), but I can help you round out your story and give suggestions for improvement. Please let me know if you´d like to give it a try. Regards, David
I am a professional English editor, article writer, copywriter and meticulous proofreader with a well-credited work ethic and over 8 years of experience in the industry.
I offer as many review rounds as may be required to achieve a final product that meets and exceeds the vision and expectations you have for the project.
It's worth noting that the bulk of my experience in the industry is in content editing and article writing for a number of different clients — it is my speciality. I am a native and my English is flawless.
I have edited and written over 1250 articles for an array of 300+. clients, as well as copywriting for the websites of over 450 clients — examples of my work are available upon request. I have the ability to write about any given topic subsequent to research.
This job is perfect for me.
Thank you for reading my proposal.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best regards,
Daniel Armstrong
I've completed a Writing Degree, and have lots of experience with writing (most) genres, however stories for children aged 9-12yrs is my specialty, so I would delight in reading and editing your manuscript/s.
I've facilitated 3 writing groups over the years, where I edited/proofread everyone's work for publication, whether it was for newsletters, and/or anthologies, as well as competitions.
I love helping others, and have Christian values and beliefs.
Having gone to a private Christian school & Christian University, I have a strong Bible knowledge & background. I also have extensive experience editing & proofreading articles for several prestigious publications
I am passionate about writing christian articles and i would really be pleased to help you out with this i feel i can work well with you, please contact me on chat
Hi. I have a children's book that was published in 2007. It is also a Christian book that explains how God makes everyone different and how being different makes us special. I wrote it about my son who has special needs. It would be a pleasure to review your book.
I am a kind hearted child of GOD who respects what you are doing bringing the kids closer to GOD I believe in every word in the bible so I have faith with the holy spirit of GOD guiding me I will be able to write words that will encourage the children to come closer to GOD.
I'm a Christian and hopeful children's author as well! I haven't completed any works since I am just graduating college this year. However, I have an amazing intuition for creative writing and the titles of the books you mentioned really peaked my interest! I would definitely want to read about who has stinky feet on Noah's ark! That sounds hilarious! In addition to having a knack for creative writing I also have a gift for working with kids! I have been a full time nanny, a Christian camp counselor, a preschool teacher, and a taekwondo instructor for behaviorally challenged preschool kids. I have been an English major in college for five years but recently changed my major to human sciences to go into education. To sum up, I have the perfect background to be a children's author myself!
I am a high school English teacher. (I have also taught middle school in the past.) I am proficient in editing and revising, and I am familiar with the reader demographic your book is aim toward.
