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Edit my self-help book

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Posted over 6 years ago

$25-50 CAD / hour

I have written a short (c.20,000 words) self-help book to help smokers in China quit successfully. Before I send it off for translation into Mandarin I would like to recruit an experienced self-help editor to help us with structure, flow and content. I am not a writer, so the editor's contribution to this project will be key. If you are a smoker or a former smoker, even better... Compensation can be on an hourly or project basis.
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Nat Sherman Classic Reds got some of the best years of my life, and a lot of my dollars! I started smoking because I thought the little gold bands around the filter looked classy. My third attempt to quit finally worked, but I think about smoking every day. I chew toothpicks a lot. I have 10+ years of experience as an editor/proofreader, including non-fiction books like yours. I bid low because this is such a worthy project. I'd really like to be part of it. Depending on what level of editing you want (line-editing or in-depth structural work), I estimate 20-30 hours for this job. That includes the final proofreading to clean up any little typos. I'd really like to work on this. Please read my freelancer reviews, and you'll see that I'm a thoughtful and dedicated collaborator. If you're interested in working with me, I'd really like to discuss this project more (skype/chat/phone/etc.) Good luck with this book, and Thank you for considering my bid. WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: 10+ years professional writer, including: *EDITING BOOKS, ESSAYS, and STORIES *proofreading/line-editing *ghostwriting *research-based writing *creative writing (non-fiction, fiction) *and formal business writing
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hi i can do whole task for 150usd (and the project can be divided into 3 projects to allow for feedback) my name is mark, the photo is real and i am who i represent to be (happy to prove everything) i about me, i have a Juris Doctor law qualification from Australia and a Masters of Education and Linguistics, I also completed science units as an undergrad, i have a strong record on freelancer, extensive samples available on my profile, even the simplest contract needs expertise, i offer expert services at a discounted rate, a 5/5 outcome is critical, there are further conditions, free feel to get in touch
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I love words. Words that inspire. Words that motivate. Words that bring ideas to life. Unfortunately, typos, incorrect word choices, punctuation, and grammatical errors can ruin your text. Your message becomes distorted and difficult to follow. The reader finds the errors distracting, loses interest, and your message doesn't get through. This is where I come in! • My editing and proofreading services include: • Websites • Newsletters • Reports • Corporate and not-for-profit marketing materials • Fiction and non-fiction books • Direct mail • Instruction manuals and product packaging • Translated materials - any publication that has been translated into English or documents that need to be "translated" from UK to US English or vice versa I have worked on projects from a variety of industries and topics: • Food Manufacturing • E-learning (ESL) • IT • Electrical products • Higher Education (essays, research proposals, etc.) • Health and Psychology topics • Inspirational topics Please feel free to contact me with your requirements. I am always happy to discuss your project and offer you affordable rates and clear, concise, and error-free text upon project completion.
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"I am a highly-skilled writer who has strong visual awareness, exemplary grammar and spelling knowledge, and the ability to analyze and modify. When it comes to missing links and correcting errors, look no farther. Without the need of any online rewriting tool I can turn your old content into a new and exciting piece of plagiarism free writing. Remember, your content could be a first impression. If you send out material that is riddled with misspellings, grammatical errors, and wrong information, you aren’t going to be presenting a good image of your business. Let’s get that content in tip-top shape today. "
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Hi, I am a professional editor. I am highly interested in your project. Please PM to discuss. Samples available upon request. Revival My Portfolio & Reviews: https://www.freelancer.com/u/revival786
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Hello, I am an experienced editor who has helped other authors with their self-help books. I would be happy to help you with the structure, flow and content of your e-book, as well as proofreading your book for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and sentence structure. What areas are you having trouble writing about? Let me introduce myself. My name is Julie Webb, and I’m a professional editor and proofreader with 36 years of experience, which includes editing fiction, nonfiction, self-help and textbooks, business documents, and academic papers. English is my native language and my Bachelor's degree is in English. I usually work using Microsoft Word with the Track Changes feature turned on. Last year I edited/proofread 27 books. You need high quality editing to help you finish your book. Here at Freelancer.com, my work has earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating from my clients, as shown at https://www.freelancer.com/u/jw010699.html. Also, I have one of the highest repeat customer rates on Freelancer.com. Comments clients have made about my work include: "Julie was very good with making suggestions as if she had real ownership in the project's success." "This is my third time working with Julie, she has done a good job and took care of details. I definitely recommend her to others who need their work polished." “This was really excellent work. I will hire again.” I would enjoy editing your book and hope to hear from you soon. Julie Webb
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Hey Rainee Allen here! I'm a professional English proofreader, copyeditor, and copywriter. I have more than 6 years of experience in proofreading and editing: college coursework, college essays, academic & technical documents, legal documents, biographies, brochures, political memos, short stories, marketing emails, advertisements, web content, presentations, screenplays, manuscripts, non-fiction books, e-books, kindle texts, novels, articles, blog posts, full-books, resumes and more. I can professionally proofread and edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. Your work is safe with me as I keep information of my clients confidential. If you want to see the changes made, you will receive; 1. A document highlighting all my suggested edits using Microsoft Word Track Changes 2. A final document with all corrections applied and ready for share, print or publication. I assure you delivery of top quality service. Let me know if I can help you ? Thanks!
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Hey, I have gone through your project details on this editing task but it's not clear enough. Can you please elaborate the topic a little more? Please feel free to contact me if you would like to see samples or if you have any questions regarding the turnaround time. I will assure the highest level of professionalism along with a plagiarism-free high-quality paper. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards,
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Hi, I would be delighted to assist you with the proofreading/editing of your self-help book. Although I am not, nor have been a smoker, I have worked on many books in the self-help 'genre'. I have been a proofreader and editor for 23 years and have a wealth of experience in my field. If you feel I fit the bill, please get in touch via chat so we can discuss things in greater detail. With best regards. Stephanie
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Hi Please let me introduce myself to you. I am a freelancer with more than 20 years of writing experience. My area of expertise includes blog and article writing, report writing, science writing, web content, and e-book composition. Please check my portfolio to see some of my work. In addition, I have written more than 140 e-books so far and I can provide a list of e-books written and their links to help you scrutinize the work. Please allow me to submit a comprehensive list that also allows you to see employers endorsements and ratings given to my work. I can ensure a faultless work experience if I am alotted this project. I also promise correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, and proper editing of the work. In addition, the edited e-book will also have corrected lines and sentence structures that you can trust and believe. One of my strengths is adhering to time schedules. My employment with you will also give you a very quick turnaround. Not even a single minute will be wasted while I am working on this hourly project. Please check the time frame suggested by me. In fact, I can submit the finished work within the allotted hours. Please let me know if you have any doubts or whether you need any clarifications. I am here to answer all your questions. Regards
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I am a former smoker. And I will be glad to see what you have to say on the subject. I have all the sympathy in the world for someone trying to kick the habit. Please read my profile. I am sure I can help you. I have been doing this kind of work for quite a number of years since college.
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I have thirteen+ years experience in editing and proofreading. I am ranked within the top 1% of editors on several different websites. I specialize in editing for both British and American English. I am a quick and efficient editor. I offer everything from simple proofreading to copy-editing, substance editing, and re-writing. Please see my reviews and exam scores. I'm not a smoker myself but have been around a lot of smokers and have helped a few get free of their smoking addiction
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Hello! I am Lori and I am a physician in the US. I have been professionally writing and editing in my free time for 25 years. I once tutored English, then writing, and I have worked with English as Second Language students for many years. My added interest in your project comes from the fact that I was once a smoker, yes, even as and MD! However, I quit easily when vaping technology came around, and am close to 5 years. I am a strong believer in using a tapering nicotine amount to help people wean off the drug. I am very successful at this and have helped >200 people quit smoking, feel better, and lead more productive and happy lives. I would really like to contribute to your work -- what better way! I hope to hear from you- the Chinese and Koreans smoke more than any population I know- so I am enthralled by your plan. Selected or not, I hope your e-book is a resounding success! Oh- by the way-- this year alone, I have helped 8 hardcopy books get through publishing, one whopper that is in edits right now (subject, fact checking etc). As far as e-books? I have lost count! All my Best- Lori
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Hi there. I have a first-class degree in English Literature from a top UK university, so I can assure you I'll edit your book to a high standard of English. I'm also highly responsive and happy to answer any specific questions you have about your book or my editing, and to make further amendments if needed. Feel free to message me if you have any queries.
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Hey there! welcome with your project. I have checked your requirements on this editing task and confident to deliver a high-quality plag free paper. Please reply so that we can discuss more your project. Also, provide the required reading materials/instruction sheet if there is any. If the project gets deleted, you can simply go to my profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/glendawrites and "Hire Me" from there. **I will provide you regular drafts to keep you updated each and every day. Thanks in advance.
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I am an English Linguist as well as a regular editor and proofreader. I can edit and proofread your book. I will notify the errors and will do corrections. Feel free to contact me to discuss further on the project.
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I'm a smoker! MBA - have written, edited, prepared, and presented hundreds of PPTs, business documents, process documents, and executive summaries to communicate at the Executive Level and large audiences. Native English. Excellent editing, proofreading, writing and grammar skills - over 20 years in corporate for large B2B companies producing materials for Marketing, IT, Product, HR, Sales, & Finance.
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Greetings! I have come across your advertisement and find it to be a project I love working on. I am a freelance editor-proofreader, offering my service for quite some times now. Below I highlight my skills and experience that can help your book get better acceptance. For the successful completion of this project, you need someone who has years-long experience in editing. He/she should know the specific areas to take care of to increase the readability score of a text. It is a plus if the editor has an understanding of your niche, i.e. self-help, to do internet research, if needed. I have written articles and ebooks on self-help and related topics. For more than three years, I am doing editing and proofreading of books, ebooks and magazine articles. Given a text to improve, I first look for any grammar, punctuation or spelling mistake to correct. Then I shift my concentration towards the structure of the text, the ease of reading, coherence and other related aspects. Lastly, I check the visual appearance of the text, i.e. whether the paragraphs are of the ideal size, the headings and subheadings are properly formatted etc. I can assure that if I edit the book, it would be a final piece ready to publish. Please let me know if you would like to review my past work. Also feel free to ask for a test editing. Before you decide, I request you to take a look at the feedback left by my past clients about my work. Thank you for your time. Best regards Trinetra
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