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Require Developmental Editing work to be done on my self help book

₹37500-75000 INR

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Posted over 8 years ago

₹37500-75000 INR

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What is the essence of my book? Who am I? I am 32 year engineer who has been in the UK for the last 9 years, I found out 4 years ago that the job I was doing was unfulfilling in every way. It affected my personal life in a very bad way and this made me rethink my whole life. This is when I started my journey towards making severe changes to my lifestyle by doing a lot of research and studies to restart my life and do something that would make me happier and help those around me. As i researched ideas started developing in my head about what i wanted to do with my life and how I would reach those goals. Along with creating a new goal for myself I started simultaneously making improvements to myself to become a confident and better human being. I found out that there were a lot of people in this world who were frustrated and stuck with issues just like me but didn’t know what to do and so ended up living a life full of regret without ever being happy. As I was on this process of changing my world around, the idea for writing this book was born. This book became a guide to jump-start my life and thus helping others to achieve their goals became my goal. What I would like you to do? I do not have any experience in writing of any sort and will require a lot guidance on my first writing venture so that it gets into a readable format for my readers. I am looking for a person who loves their job as this will definitely reflect on the work they do. I know you do freelance editing so I am wondering if you: 1. Experience in writing for a target audience between the ages of 16 to 35 years. 2. Have developmental editing experience, I am mainly looking for someone who can make my book have a very good flow and clarity. I want this book to be the least boring or confusing to my young readers as possible. I know they have a very short attention span. I want my readers to be able to connect to the book on an emotional level. Lastly I want the readers to follow the practical’s I have laid out for them. 3. Have any experience in the Self-help genre. 4. Are available for a job for this month? 5. Have experience with the Chicago manual of style or any other related forms. I have written this book with British spellings. 6. Could you please send me a sample developmental edit for my first chapter? This book could be read by anyone who wants to make a difference to his or her life. Thanks a lot for your time and I shall send you my first chapter as well as the table of contents of my book after we have had a conversation.
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I have been an editor and proofreader for eleven years and during this time, I have edited thousands of books, websites, scripts, articles, and academic papers. Please see my reviews and exam scores on freelancer.com/u/hepzi.html I have years of experience in editing both British and American English. I specialize in editing for non-native English speakers and I offer all forms of editing: from simple proofreading to developmental editing. My price is negotiable. Samples are available upon request
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I am an English teacher, with a Master of Applied Linguistics. I am highly skilled in all areas of English, and can give the following answers to your questions: 1. I have general writing experience on this site, and have written email courses and articles with great success. I am 32 years old myself, so I believe I am more than qualified to help in targeting this age group. 2. I have edited a number of books on this site, each with excellent levels of feedback (and most five-star). You can see these on my profile. 3. I have edited at least one ebook in the self-help genre, and received five-star feedback for this. 4. I am available to complete this job this month, and will have more availability once the school term ends at the end of this week. 5. I am an Australian. We use British English spelling and grammar here in Australia, and I am able to easily check guidelines regarding the Chicago manual of style. 6. If you send me your first chapter, I will have it edited within the next few days, for your perusal.
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Good morning, I am UK based with experience within the academic sector. My proofing and editing has been primarily academically related. However, I have a large self development library thus am familiar with the style of writing. I'm happy to discuss your requirements should you feel my skills are appropriate. With regards and best wishes, Vinetta
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I believe in commitment, sincerity, reliability & long-term relationship with an ambition to deliver best service at reasonable cost. I am committed to timeline, quality and client satisfaction. One of the best benefits to hire me, is my reasonable rates which can help you reduce your project expenses. And with my attention to detail, I can achieve high level of quality work. I am looking forward to being hired by you.
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PLEASE ACTUALLY READ THIS! So we are destined to work together, it is just too perfect. We had the same revelation. The very definition of synchronicity. I'm am 34 & recently came to the decision that I hated my job & the quality of life domino effect it created. At a certain point you say to your self " If I spend one more day being miserable because of my own inaction then I deserve everything I get." The burning knowledge that you are NOT living your purpose. So I am trying to do the things I not only love but am REALLY good at. I am in the same place you are so I would be a great choice to edit your book. I have edited my friends first novels for years. Flow, grammar, tone, energy, notes to print. It takes a team that is consciously on the same page & excited about the shared idea. I will notice everything through different eyes & be able to help you get to a finished work that truly reflects your inner vision. I would love to talk to you about your concept, expectations & direction. I would love nothing more than to do a sample chapter for you! Please feel free to contact me & if nothing else I would love to hear about your book, how you got to this point & give you all the encouragement I can. What your doing is a beautiful thing, don't lose faith your going to kill it!
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I would gladly help out as I have much experience in this field. I also have felt the same about my life about 4 years ago. I also love writing, editing & helping out the world. I have also done some translating work to Spiritual websites and stuff like that. As I think the quest you are on is a very special one, you could possibly give me a phonecall. I live in the Netherlands. My name is Daniel you can call me on +31621197796. Self help books are great. As I am somebody that has a "feel" for words I think I am more then the right man for the job.
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