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Looking for an editor for a 100,000-word novel. The work is a satirical narrative on the problems of humanity. It uses a soft Sci-Fi format to tell the story. The humor includes just about anything from silly and outrageous to dark and metaphorical.

$750-1500 USD

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$750-1500 USD

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*Knowledge and experience with humor/satire- High The work is a humor book. So, having high skill and/or experience here is necessary. The writing eventually dives into some pretty deep issues. But it goes deeper than I ever originally intended. So, about every 2 chapters, the humor gets more complex and changes styles. It just turned out that way. I like this aspect, but it could be a flaw if the reader does not want or expect the transition... Helping to judge this would be important. *Creativity- High to medium The novel is a narrative and it is unconventional . You don’t need to be able to write creative content, but knowing when creativity/humor is too far over the top is important. *Sci Fi Knowledge and experience- Medium to low. This is a Sci Fi book but not in a strict sense. Soft Sci Fi is the vehicle used to make points easier. I myself like Sci Fi but I am not a fanatic. However, some Sci Fi experience or proof that you know something about it is necessary. *Research necessary- Low All research is as complete as necessary, but it could crop up I guess. *Grammar/Spelling- Low The book uses misspellings on purpose and spoofs names, famous events, etc. Grammar could be another contract for later after the premise of the book is better understood. *Ghostwriting needed- None The book is already a monster at 100K words. If anything, it needs consolidation. Or I may split it into 2 books. *What else might be helpful- Low to medium Knowledge of psychology/sociology and history. World War 2 history. *An NDA is required before start. INSTRUCTIONS: Please write 1-2 specific paragraphs about why you are qualified for the work. Write a few lines about your work style as well. Also tell me why you think the work will be enjoyable. Name your price but also name your price on a per hour basis. Deadline is one month and is negotiable.
Project ID: 17821226

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don't award, chat first, and don't be fooled by the pretty faces lol, you'll find i'm "recommended" on technical reasons, i would need 2 months to complete this task (people will offer faster but it won't be thorough), my bid is based on 10usd per 1000 words which my standard rate, and a completion pay, awe would decide sizes of sections to send (probably around 3000 to 5000 words per section) about me, i have a law degree, and am an avid reader, i love 2001: space odyssey i complete the proofreading/editing by myself with track changes so you can see exactly what happened, i can explain my changes/recommendations, after i have completed my editing, i check the final with grammarly premium so no unwanted typos slip through i have a science background, so can add to the believability of a sci fi text
$1 100 USD Om 60 dagar
5,0 (883 omdömen)
8,2
8,2
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Good afternoon I enjoyed reading your project description and it certainly sounds like you could benefit from my experience - and we can both really enjoy working on what sounds like an upbeat, exciting text. I have been a professional editor for just under 10 years. I was a lecturer in English and Creative Writing for several years before that, so the transition was pretty natural as my educational expertise lies in linguistics and narrative development (my own Master's is in English and Linguistics). I specialize in structure, flow and tone first and foremost. At 100,000 words, it might be necessary to condense and / or split as you suggest. This is certainly something I will be able to judge. Secondly, with regards to the shifts in tone and style from section to section, again this will require careful analysis and is something that I have substantial experience with, both in my editing career and as a lecturer. As far as the genre goes, it sounds like it's right up my street. I've worked on a number of satirical pieces and plenty of sci-fi too. Re: your deadline, 30 days is comfortable. I would expect to have a draft manuscript, with MS word tracked changes, to you within two weeks, which would give us plenty of time to work on sections together in advance of your deadline. I don't provide hourly quotes - my stated price includes all necessary revisions, discussions and consultations on top of the full edit of the manuscript. For more information, drop me a message!
$1 000 USD Om 20 dagar
4,9 (130 omdömen)
7,6
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Greetings! I am a professional fiction editor with a real Master’s degree in English from a Canadian University. I also have a Specialization in Creative Writing. Why am I right for this project? Creativity level? High. Like sky rocket high. I appreciate strange humour, and shifting tones in a piece of work. I can help you sort out whether your changing humour is working or not. Knowledge of WW2? Medium. I have a minor in history, and WW2 was my favorite topic. Also, if needed, my research skills are mad. Just saying... Level of love for sci-fi? Medium. I wouldn’t call myself an expert on sci-fi, but you mentioned that your book is soft sci-fi... Interest level in your project? Very high. Honestly, your book sounds fascinating and has really piqued my interest. I edit best when I’m passionate about a project, and I think that my degrees, my humour, and my acceptance of ‘the strange and unconventional’ makes me a good fit for your book. I can complete this project within one month. I edit uses Word Track Changes, and can give honest feedback/critiques where needed, as well as fix up any editorial errors I see. Oh, and experience? High. I work for (on contract) for a publishing house as a fiction editor. Please see my profile for my 5 star reviews, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any further questions. In the meantime, happy Freelancer hunting, and thank you for taking the time to review my bid. Regards, Janelle
$900 USD Om 30 dagar
5,0 (34 omdömen)
7,5
7,5
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Hi, I'm Rohan, and I'm ideally suited to offer developmental notes and help consolidate your work of satire. From the brief description you've provided, it seems your work might be akin to Douglas Adams' work, which I appreciate greatly. I generally love satires, especially ones that - on the surface - may seem ludicrous or far-fetched. Darker truths about humanity are best explored and more easily consumed when outwardly wrapped in a speculative world. I also appreciate works of literature (and all art forms, really) that are genre-bending and change forms as they go along, a great example of that from recent memory would be Netflix' Bojack Horseman. Furthermore, I have a beginner's understanding of philosophical, sociological, and psychological theories, and I'm quite informed about world history. I'm a skilled editor with a BA in English Literature and I've developmentally edited manuscripts for various independent authors and publishing houses. I can offer developmental notes, point out instances when your narrative might get a tad too self-indulgent, and help cut down on redundancies (if any). MY FIXED QUOTE: $2000 MY HOURLY QUOTE: $50/hr What my quote doesn't include: Line editing, rewriting or rephrasing of text, or proofreading. Based on your brief, I've placed my bid purely for developmental and structural editing.
$2 000 USD Om 30 dagar
5,0 (108 omdömen)
7,1
7,1
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Greetings! Ranked the #1 business plan writer on www.Freelancer.com since 2010, I thank you for the opportunity to work on this important project. I have created more than 800 business plans, articles, blogs, website copy, white papers, research reports, ebooks and other writing projects in the past 10 years. I hold Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees and have worked for over 1000 businesses in 150 countries, including Fortune 100 companies such as American Express and Morgan Stanley, as well as FLIR, Rent-A-Center, Cisco, and others. I have ghost-written numerous books and ebooks, and have self-published a number of titles. I have also edited, prepped and marketing books for clients. I am currently working on several ghost-writing projects. I would very much like to work with you on this project and request that you contact me through www.Freelancer.com to discuss specifics. Thank you in advance. 1. Who is your target audience? 2. Are you available for a discussion to ensure I understand this project? When is a good time? Thank you, Gregory Bair
$4 000 USD Om 20 dagar
5,0 (35 omdömen)
7,2
7,2
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Hello, 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 further. 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? Here is the summary what you have requested. Task: Looking for an editor for a 100,000-word novel. The work is a satirical narrative on the problems of humanity. It uses a soft Sci-Fi format to tell the story. The humor includes just about anything from silly and outrageous to dark and metaphorical. Short Summary: Edit a novel book Proposed Deadline: 10 days Let’s get that content in tip-top shape today. Best Regards, Roger Wilsher
$1 500 USD Om 10 dagar
5,0 (127 omdömen)
6,8
6,8
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Hi :) I'm a law student (currently studying for a JD and an associate's degree as a paralegal). I've read a fair number of books in the sci-fi (Michael Crichton to HG Wells) and satire (George Orwell to Chuck Palahniuk) genres; and usually know if I will finish it or not a few pages into the story. In my eyes, a good editor needs to not only understand flow, plot and character development, they must place themselves in the reader's shoes and try to look at the material in a neutral yet honest manner. An instinct for strong story lines, structure and language is key to ensuring the raw material mentally ensnares the reader. I have over 2000 books in my home, am 36 years old with 18 rescued animals. I've watched the world burning around me for 24 years while living a comfortable life but my performing individual rescues wasn't enough. I made the choice to go back to school so I can make a difference, a real difference so here I am. I've worked with a published author (non-fiction) and journalist. I have great instincts, an academic background in psychology and a killer nose when it comes to digging out the best in literary pieces. I promise to honestly critique your material and offer suggestions should they be required. I'm ghostwriting a book for an Australian client who thinks I walk on water because I offer clarity, honesty and creativity with the material. Think of me as someone who whips your unconventional book into greater shape! I'm $75/hr. Best, Fatimah
$1 500 USD Om 25 dagar
4,9 (31 omdömen)
6,6
6,6
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Hello to my potential clients. I Iqra a dedicated freelancer from UK serving the freelance community for best quality with dedication. I'm your freelancer for web copy, & content marketing solutions. I've been freelancing for over two years and worked with companies ranging from dating services to nonprofits and everything in between. I do mostly website copy, but I also handle email marketing copy, brochures and more. I am a native English speaker and fastidious researcher and bring my whole self to the table with each and every job Please consider me for any of your writing, editing, proofreading, or brainstorming needs. I have an unwavering passion for making things great through writing. Hey petesciulli! Could you please send me a message so we could discuss this project ?
$800 USD Om 3 dagar
5,0 (77 omdömen)
6,3
6,3
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Hello, Thank you for the detailed description - it makes bidding much easier. I am an Australian editor and proofreader. I am a little bit 'quirky' with a great sense of humour. (Please, excuse my UK English - I am equally comfortable using US English). I have worked on many different books from a wide range of genres - including some that you might call 'out there'. These are my favorites (see, US English! :D ). In addition to my English teaching (writing, editing, proofing) background, I have a background in Social Science - majoring in Sociology. I am interested in taking a look at your work based on your description. It is highly reflective which is a great characteristic to have. One can't grow without reflection. I have a fairly flexible schedule at the moment so your timeline is feasible. As for a monster word count; I've battled bigger monsters and won...(have a few scars to show for it too). Please check out my feedback and my profile. I'd love to discuss this project with you in chat. I usually charge around $35 per hour but for large jobs such as this, it usually works out more economical as a flat rate price.
$750 USD Om 21 dagar
4,9 (122 omdömen)
6,2
6,2
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Hello there! Some of the procedures I will use to proofread your novel: 1 First reading, usually skimming through. 2 A more in depth reading to correct any grammatical or punctuation errors. 3 Third reading to ensure any grammatical or punctuation errors not caught previously are corrected. 4 A final reading acting as a final review. I can do this with Track Changes if you need to see the corrections I make.
$1 000 USD Om 20 dagar
5,0 (33 omdömen)
5,8
5,8
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Hi there! As soon as I read the first sentence I knew that I am the ideal candidate for this project for a number of reasons. 1. I love satire - one of my favorite books as of late are of Russian postmodern authors who are writing exclusively satirical novels (I'm talking about Sorokin, Pelevin, Erofeev) 2. Another author that I love is Aldous Huxley, who in my opinion is a master in connecting different genres into a masterpiece. Also, I love science fiction, which can be easily seen from the passion with which I'm reading Philip K. Dick and H. G. Wells, and watching Star Wars :) 3. Last, but probably most important, I am an experienced proofreader and editor with a year of experience in a Publishing house. Among the works I have worked on is an edition of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes. Looking forward to discussing further details of the project. Kind regards
$1 111 USD Om 30 dagar
5,0 (3 omdömen)
5,8
5,8
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I am an experienced and qualified member of the Society for Editors & Proofreaders, a qualified editor and proofreader with wide experience of working in US English. My experience covers editing and proofreading of biographies and novels for publishing companies and independent authors from various countries. Some of these have been humorous books and cover fantasy that would put me in good stead to edit your book. I am a very good judge of what should and should not be included that will allow me to judge whether the humor is relevant and appropriate and whether the book should be split into two. I have also edited self-help books in the area of psychology, have a history A level, studied WW2, and recently completed the edit of a WW1 book. All of my customers have 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. I will proofread your work in Word with tracked changes providing daily updates. My services include editing and proofreading, developing a style guide, suggesting improvements on consistency, style, formatting, layout, design etc. I enjoy my work and your novel sounds challenging and fascinating, so I am keen to learn more about it and am happy to provide a free sample edit of the opening chapter so you can assess the quality of my work.
$1 500 USD Om 30 dagar
5,0 (21 omdömen)
5,4
5,4
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Well, this sounds intriguing! Here are some reasons why I think you should let me help you with this project: 1) I'm a huge fan of speculative fiction, especially when it uses literary devices to say something deeper than what's on the page. So metaphor and dark humor? That's right up my interest alley. 2) I'm fascinated by sociology, and while I wouldn't consider myself an expert, I've taken a few sociology classes and have read books. Same goes for history. 3) Of all the types of editing I do, developmental editing is my most favorite. Right now, I can already tell you that if you're not an established author, we'd want to hone down the page count (or break it apart into two books, like you said) in order to not turn people off before they even crack open the book. Stephen King can get away with 100k words; you and I probably can't. I like the idea that you have intentional misspellings. This sounds like a smart and creative work. When I charge per hour, it's $25/hour. But I've found charging per word to be more reliable. My bid is based on a $.015/word rate. I've edited more than twenty-five novels, screenplays, magazine articles, and business publications. I am currently a writer and associate 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'd be more than happy to edit a sample of your manuscript free of charge.
$1 500 USD Om 30 dagar
4,8 (13 omdömen)
5,8
5,8
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am going to professionally edit and proofread your document. I accept Novels Novellas Fiction Non-Fiction Graphic violence Be assured to get the service of a professional editor and Incredible value for money, Unequalled customer service. I will fix and perfect your: Spelling Grammar Punctuation Consistency Readability Clarity & flow Incorrect word usage Poor sentence structure Tenses Please ask me any question you may have, I will answer promptly. Thanks
$750 USD Om 20 dagar
4,8 (21 omdömen)
5,1
5,1
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Hi, I am a talented humor writer, a sharp editor with skills in plotting, story structures and organization. Please check my profile reviews - https://www.freelancer.com/u/distilledinfo Thanks Sonu
$1 000 USD Om 20 dagar
4,4 (60 omdömen)
5,6
5,6
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Hi Helen here! As an article writer, I posses vast experience providing unique, plagiarism free material. I can offer experience and skills in many areas. I am knowledgeable in writing, marketing and web skills. I consider myself an "out of the box" thinker, which assists me in completing projects quickly, creatively, and going beyond the client's expectations. This offer is not just limited to articles... If you want me to write you an auto responder series, press release, rewrite, website content, proofreading or even a full-length eBook then I can do that for you.
$1 666 USD Om 20 dagar
4,9 (20 omdömen)
4,5
4,5
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Hi! I am Fatima Ali. I excel in both writing and proofreading. I have strong command of English language, with a C2-level proficiency in EF-SET test results, despite not being a native speaker. I have 5+ years experience in content writing, 1 year experience in academic writing, and 1 year experience working as an editorial assistant and proofreader. I currently work as a proofreader at ViralWebbs that deals with the self-publishing house, Austin Macaulay. I proofread text, ranging from unpublished book manuscripts to research papers on a daily basis. I proofread books in my line of work, and your book seems particularly interesting. It combines the elements of psychology and history (I suppose to some extent), both subjects which I personally love. I am history buff and would love to do some additional research if necessary for improving the text. Also, I am very particular about instructions, and try my best to be meticulous in meeting the requirements. My price for proofreading this book starts at $1100 minimum. My hourly rate, generally for proofreading is $15. I have worked on similar projects to what you are looking for, and I am confident that I can exceed your expectations. Looking forward to hearing from you! Best regards, Fatima Ali
$1 222 USD Om 20 dagar
5,0 (10 omdömen)
4,2
4,2
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Hi There, We are a CA based creative and accomplished content writing and digital marketing agency with comprehensive experience in developing rich, compelling content. We create engaging content and am adept at including the natural use of keywords to increase search engine optimization without interrupting the flow of the article. We have written press releases email newsletters and articles on various subjects related to business and job search questions and have received excellent ratings from my clients. We enjoy the freelance writing experience and am also open to a contractual arrangement. Thanks
$750 USD Om 8 dagar
0,0 (0 omdömen)
1,3
1,3
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This book sounds right up my alley! I have a great sense of humor (my opinion and others') and love comedy. As a professional book editor and someone who has edited fantasy and sci-fi, I may just be the talent you're looking for. Work Style: I get amazing feedback on how easy and flexible I am to work with, in addition to top-notch editorial skills. My clients know I am only a phone call, text or email away. I am happy to provide testimonials immediately. They are on hand. Why the work would be enjoyable: I relish in my clients' satisfaction with their "baby" AKA manuscript. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to hand their polished manuscript over. And as I mention above, I love comedy and don't see much Sci-Fi Comedy. Price: Please note that my bid price is a placeholder. If you like what you're reading, let's talk. My rate for developmental editing is $50/hour, and copyediting $45/hour. Here are more qualifications: --I am fast and efficient, as my rating shows. --I have been writing and editing published content for 20 years. --I am a native English speaker. I was born and educated in the US. --I have a Master of Science in Marketing from a prestigious university. I look forward to hearing from you. P.S. Two books is the way to go ;)
$1 444 USD Om 20 dagar
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0,0
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I am a professional with 20 years work experience and a Native speaker of English. I have experience proofing and editing writings and am also an avid reader of different genres, including comical and noir. I can achieve your project goals.
$1 500 USD Om 20 dagar
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