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Book editing and formatting - repost

£10-150 GBP

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Posted over 10 years ago

£10-150 GBP

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We're looking for someone to edit a roughly 16,000 word document such that it is ready for publication in eBook (and possibly hard copy) format. The work is a biography of a soldier who fought in WWII, and contains a great deal of historical research. Therefore, the ideal candidate would have some track record of editing work that falls into this, or a similar category. The edit should ensure that the style of the narrative is engaging to the casual reader, yet presents the historical research in a clear and concise manner. It is vital that the essence of the historical research remains unadulterated - there must be no "poetic license" in terms of distorting the facts as they are supplied in the draft. Presentation of the wider historical context should be harmonious with a narrative that focuses on the subject of the biography. The context should not appear simply as "background noise", yet nor should it blur the intended focus of the work (a biography). The successful candidate would be a native UK English speaker (UK English would be his/her native language), or would have passed the UK English exam, Level 1. If there are a number of suitable applicants for this project, we would shortlist 5, who would then be asked to edit the same 500 word passage as part of selection. This work would be unpaid. We would then select the successful candidate on the basis of the quality of the overall bid. Please note: The successful candidate would not retain any rights to the completed work. All rights to the work, including copyright and reproduction rights, would be entirely owned and controlled by the original author of the work. The successful candidate would not be entitled to take any public credit for work done, nor receive any public acknowledgement or accreditation for the work (although this may later be offered, at the author's discretion).
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I like the fact that you plan to test successful bidders. Choosing an editor can be difficult. To ease this process, I provide free sample edits of 500 words(I guess we are on the same page). Once the sample is returned, we will discuss ways to adjust the editing process to better suit your needs, so that if we move forward together, we will both be satisfied with the services being provided. These adjustments may lower or raise the cost of editing. Who am I? I am a writer and editor with a postgraduate background in communication studies. I strive for complete accuracy and the highest degree of professionalism in the work I complete. I am also a passionate perfectionist when it comes to a succinct, well-written and mistake-free document—that oh-so-important first impression. The message in your book needs the five key elements of communication: Clarity Coherency Concision Consistency Correctness This is what you would be guaranteed if I am awarded this project. Work will be done using MS Word Trackchanges so you can see any corrections made. I enjoy supporting people to be their best, especially when it comes to clear communication. As you'll see from my reviews, I'm a reliable Freelancer capable of producing high quality work quickly. http://www.freelancer.com/u/happymarli.html A link to my professional portfolio is provided below. [login to view URL] Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions concerning my bid. Best regards, M
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Hello there, This is easy, I am an ebook writer. I have written numerous ebooks in the past. I suggest that do not select 5 different writers for this project, or your book will sound awkward with different tones. Will complete this project in 10 days for the amount I placed in my bid. Sincerely, Cheryl.
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Hi, I would like to work on this. I am an experienced proofreader, writer and editor with an eye for detail. The subject of this book is something that interests me, having done detailed research into my ancestors experiences during the world wars. I understand your brief, in that the facts must remain as they are and you can be sure that I can edit the narrative in a sensitive way. If you would like any more information, please contact me. Best regards, Georgina.
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I have been an editor for nine years and during this time, I have edited hundreds of books, websites, articles, academic papers, and scripts. I will send you samples upon request. I can provide a finished, fully edited project within one day. Please see my reviews and exam scores. Good luck
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Hello Dear! I’m a brand new freelancer however bottled up to deliver what you want and I’m interested to figure with you. Thanks Regard Owners pride
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I have a longtime interest in history and the Second World War, and sufficient confidence in my writing ability to have written several Wikipedia military biographies and made significant and numerous edits to high-profile Wikipedia articles such as the Battle of Britain and the Battle of Midway. Among my previous Freelancer jobs was writing an article about HMAS Canberra.
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Hello I have read your requirements and - although i have no passed the freelancer UK English level 1 exam - I am certain i can assist to make this book perfect for publishing. I have 2 family members that have been through WWII and i can also draw on their experience. I have extensive knowledge on the English language grammar, punctuation syntax and vocabulary and i can put all them at your disposal. Hope to hear from you soon. Regards, Claudia
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Hello Sir, I have a first-class history degree and enjoy reading and researching historical themes, so I feel this project would be ideal for me. I have excellent language skills and can work up to 20 hours a week and would be happy to send you a sample of my university essays. Regards
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Hello there, I believe I am a good choice for this job, as I have a degree in history and am a keen reader of popular history, which looks to be the kind of tone you are looking for. If you would like to discuss this further, I would be delighted to answer any questions you might have. Best of luck with your project, Ryan S. Thomason
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I am a highly educated native speaker of English and have an excellent command of British English. I have edited many manuscripts in the past, with some of them of up to 100,000 words in length. Among my qualifications is an MA in ancient history; I studied much ancient military history. While not contemporary military history, the field is related.
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My father, and most of his contemporaries, served in World War 2. The experience and attitude of each person varied markedly. Some were happy to talk about it and relate anecdotes, others never spoke of it, ever. I would approach this project with an open mind, that this soldier's story and testimony is unique and mustn't be altered, that his voice, and not that of an editor's, must be heard. I've worked with authors - mainly as a reader - on other World War 2 books, and I've edited a range of books by other authors. I'm fairly new to this site, so that I don't have any reviews yet. I've no intention of applying for any of the $2 an hour projects that appear on the site; I'm a professional and I deserve a professional fee. This project is obviously a serious piece of work, and I'd be delighted to be invited to work on it. I'm happy to work on a sample to show you what I can do. I wouldn't want to say that I could do it in three days because good book editing, in my opinion, should entail being able to work on a passage, leave it for a day or two, and return to it when the meaning has really sunk in. I'm available to work on it from any date, and I hope to hear from you. Best wishes, Nick Robinson
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Dear Sir, Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Your job post has caught my attention because I'm a technical writing addict and I’m considering your job for me with these required capabilities. I have excellent experience in article writing in the English language for all freelance websites. I have good command over English grammar, English Basic Skills, English Spelling, English Vocabulary, U.S. English Sentence Structure, U.S. English Punctuation, Direct & Indirect Narration, Active Voice & Passive Voice, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Prepositional phrases, Verb phrases, Tenses, Noun phrases, Pronouns, Adverbs, Adjective phrases, and other grammar related topics. I have already written some technical articles and I can provide you samples. I believe my capabilities would be perfect for your project. I can finish this job within the necessary interval. I have one year of experience in this field. “Moving forward, I can commit to your job, and my every day time is flexible. I’m very motivated to provide my services for your job. You can contact me immediately to discuss this position further.” I am mostly online at Google Talk, Viber and Skype. We can discuss there in the details, if you are fascinated. I wish you'd provide this opportunity. Thank You
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I am very much interested in this project. I have worked as a ghostwriter before which I believe would be helpful in editing this document according to the desired 'tone' of the client. I am knowledgeable in historical facts and have a great interest in the subject matter. In terms of my familiarity with the language, I may not be a native speaker but I do speak and write English (US and UK style) fluently. I hope you will be able to give me a chance by testing me out. Thanks.
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