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Book Editing for Historical Fiction

€250-750 EUR

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Posted almost 6 years ago

€250-750 EUR

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I have several projects in need of editing and am reaching out to Freelancer for the first time. My 83,000 word, historical fiction has been beta read several times and is now in need of a quality edit/ line edit. The novel is written in the first person and depicts the journey of a twenty-year-old Japanese American through the internment camps of California to the European war and finishes in the last desperate days of decimated Tokyo. Please respond with charges and projected turn around time. I am hoping to establish a long term working relationship. I am based out of Barcelona. Thanks for your time. Kevin Farran
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I have a quick turnover rate where I get extends in and back to the authors as fast as could reasonably be expected. Every editing or proofreading job will get two goes through the MS to guarantee the best editing. I have been editing romance books, historical fictions, ebooks for writers for quite a long while now. I likewise have a BA in English Lit and a Masters in English Education. If it's not too much trouble connect so we can talk about this undertaking in additionally detail. I anticipate got notification from you! Much obliged, Steven Hobson.
€750 EUR in 15 days
4.9 (35 reviews)
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Congratulations on finishing your book. I’m Bella, I have enjoyed working with budding and experienced authors. For long books, I like to work them chapter/section by section so I get a feel for how much editing you are looking for and to ensure that both parties are happy. Books I have proofread include: - ‘Roots: Memoirs of two cities’ by Collin Chee, - Two of the ‘Single and Blessed’ series by Rebecca Kay, and - ‘Dongbeihua: The Dialect of North-East China’ by Dennis Behnke. I always do a thorough two-read review and provide a copy of my work with tracked changes. I check for spelling, grammar, inconsistencies, and readability. I have: Strong attention to detail, spelling and grammar skills; Experience with many document types and writing styles; A working knowledge of both UK & US English. I look forward to hearing from you.
€750 EUR in 20 days
4.9 (90 reviews)
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Hi, Kevin. This is Al, a full-time freelance editor. I'd be happy to edit your book in 20 weekdays. I'm an experienced copyeditor, proofreader, translator, indexer, and layout specialist of MS Word document, compatible with .docx, .pdf, and .html formats intended for print and e-publishing. I hope to hear from you.
€750 EUR in 20 days
4.9 (52 reviews)
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Hello, and congrats on finishing such a cool book! My name is Jackie, and I would love to edit it for you. I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills. Perfect prose is my passion--I have copy-edited and line-edited five novels, a self-help book, a children's book, an academic journal article, a screenplay, and several newspaper/magazine articles and business publications. I am currently a writer and staff copy editor with three local publications in my city, and I have worked as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. I have samples of my prior work available in the Portfolio section of my Freelancer profile, and will happily provide references upon request. I look forward to hearing from you!
€1,722 EUR in 20 days
4.9 (14 reviews)
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Hello. I am a native English speaker and an excellent editor. I have edited several manuscripts, books and novels and all are done professionally and with a keen eye for detail. I am dedicated and organised and will complete your project within one week. I am available to begin working now and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards
€250 EUR in 10 days
5.0 (41 reviews)
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I am a qualified proofreader and editor member of the Society for Editors & Proofreaders (SfEP). I have worked for publishers and independent authors editing and proofreading fiction and non-fiction books of up to 100k words. Every customer has provided excellent feedback on the quality, clarity and added value of my work. I have also been awarded ‘difficult’ projects due to my thoroughness and eye for detail. I pride myself on doing an excellent job, my reliability and meeting tight deadlines, realising how important they are in the publishing process. I can proofread your work in Word with tracked changes or in PD, using comment boxes and am comfortable working in either UK or US English as you require. I can develop a style guide, line edit, suggest improvements on consistency, style, formatting, layout, design etc. I would be able to commence work on your book from 7 May and would complete the edit within 10 days, raising queries and providing progress reports daily. As I am interested in a longer-term working relationship, I have discounted my rate by 20% in the hope of working with you. I am keen to learn more about your project, so please feel free to contact me to discuss further and learn more about my services. I am happy to complete the edit of a test chapter for you to show you the value of my services and could offer to work initially on a trial basis as I am confident that you will value my work.
€650 EUR in 10 days
5.0 (21 reviews)
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Hi Kevin, I'm Rohan, and I'm ideally suited to line edit your historical fiction manuscript. I'm a skilled writer/editor with a BA in Literature. In addition to working for publishing houses as an editor, I've also edited/rewritten books for clients from across the globe. You can go through some sample edits and reviews in my profile. I always use TrackChanges so you can verify the edits and I leave explanatory comments along the way as well. Furthermore, I'm also willing to provide a short sample edit of the first page as a demonstration of my skills.
€1,245 EUR in 30 days
5.0 (14 reviews)
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The author of six published novels and a collection of short stories (see my freelancer profile for full details), I have over ten years' editing experience. In that time, I have worked with all kinds of writers - from debut authors to the far more established - writing in all kinds of different genres: literary, historical, romance, fantasy, YA etc. Familiar with all publishing industry standards, I will edit your 83,000 word manuscript in three stages. Firstly, a basic line edit to eradicate typos and grammatical errors. Secondly, a more creative edit looking at content, sentence structure, word choice etc. And thirdly, a final edit to give your manuscript that essential professional polish. (Plus, I will provide an interim assessment of your book within forty-eight hours of receipt). In terms of availability, I have a clear desk presently and can begin right away, with a view to completely the job with 14 days. Additional info: I have written historical fiction myself, am a native English speaker, and work with track changes in Word.
€500 EUR in 14 days
5.0 (16 reviews)
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Sure, my bid is a bit higher than most, but because of the editing skills I apply to making a writer's story the best it can be I am worth the price. That's because I edit a book at least thee times, not only looking for errors, but adding a high degree of creativity to the process. I love to enhance dialogue, beef up action scenes, fine-tune character relationships, and apply my knowledge of human nature to add depth. Also, I know the word-for-word effort it takes to edit a large novel such as yours. Send me a sample to edit for FREE and see what I can do for you. Talk to you soon! -- David Gaskill
€1,000 EUR in 20 days
4.9 (11 reviews)
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My strengths are accuracy, reliability and attention to detail. I have over 25 years experience working as a proof reader and editor in an advertising and marketing agency. All suggested edits will be tracked in Word, and you can accept or otherwise each suggested change.
€250 EUR in 7 days
4.9 (38 reviews)
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Hi, I can help you with your project related to Book Editing for Historical Fiction I am one of the TOP RATED writers on this platform and here is the link to check my reviews and samples https://www.freelancer.com/u/KreativeTeam. Please drop me a message so that we can discuss the deadline and rates. Thanks My Skills: Editing, Proofreading
€750 EUR in 6 days
4.6 (42 reviews)
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I will deliver you 100% quality work. I am knowledgeable writer. Kindly share more information about your task.
€616 EUR in 10 days
4.8 (13 reviews)
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Hi There, My last large novel was a proofread/edit for a setting in Paris in 1870. I do understand the nuances when books are set in historical times. My work is not only line edited but where necessary, I content edit as well (normally adding a line or two). In some instances, if a section does not make sense and I feel it belongs somewhere else, I highlight and let my clients know as well. I am a professional and diligent in what I do. You will be sent 2 copies upon completion. 1 with tracked changes and 1 clean copy. Thank you, Hemina
€444 EUR in 12 days
4.9 (24 reviews)
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Hi there, I’d like to be considered for your writing position. I’m a strategic writer with a strong background developing online content, including blog posts, social media posts, articles, press releases and other branded copy. I can turn a phrase in a way that represents your brand and appeals to your target audience. Whether you need a formal, serious tone or a more playful one, I can make the transition with ease.
€251 EUR in 3 days
4.2 (56 reviews)
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Hi Kevin, I would like to edit and proof read your 83000 words historical fiction. I have edited novels and books for other Freelance members and will be happy to undertake your project. II can assure you that the work will be done in a timely and professional manner. I too am looking for a long term relationship. Thank you.
€250 EUR in 20 days
4.9 (16 reviews)
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Greetings, kindly hire me to do a high quality editing to your new Historical book because it is my field. I have edited varieties of books and my clients applaud them. I hope to hear from you soon.
€444 EUR in 9 days
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Hello, I saw your proposal on this platform, I am willing to do this for you, I am a seasoned editor and proofreader with vast experience in this field. I have done a countless number of jobs on editing and proofreading of documents like books and others. My jobs are always delivered on time and it is always error-free. I hope my proposal is accepted. I look forward to working with you. Regards, Thanks.
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Hello, I am available to help and guarantee you top-quality service with delivery before your expected turnaround time. Regards, Bella
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