Copy Edit & moderate Line Edit of 34,000 word, humorous Memoir

Hi Jenna/Linda, I've updated my bid to reflect the increase in word count and some of the requests that you made in your message. Still less than $0.01/word. I would be happy to help you with title suggestions and to include your back cover in my bid. I am totally open to having a discussion - to answer any questions you might have about my editing and comments. But, if you want a complete 2nd edit from me we would have to negotiate that separately. This bid is for a one-time edit that includes a copy with track changes and comments and a letter (and discussion). If you want a clean copy too - I can include that. I've been through single (shared) parenting, so can possibly provide reflection from my own experience, and I too have a quirky sense of humor so hopefully we'll be a good match! BTW - the jury is out on the precise correct use of commas across the board - so we'll just figure out what works where and be consistent in the use. From before: Your book sound great! The writing looks pretty clean (if it's anything like the back cover) so I've bid lower than my usual $0.01 per word. I've worked on several memoirs over the past year - including my own. I'm a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience outside of this site - writing, editing, teaching creative writing and doing manuscript consultations. Please see my reviews and portfolio on my profile page. Thank you.

Your book sounds like fun! When I was a young parent, the only books I read were parenting books, and it would have been nice to read some that were humorous. They were, in any case, of great help and comfort. I registered with Freelancer more than two years ago and have 184 reviews, all positive. English is my first language and my skills include technical writing, editing, proofreading, and transcribing. In addition, for nearly two years I have been the copy editor for the International Journal of Wellbeing, an online journal, as well as the copy editor for the Blind Foundation of New Zealand. For two years I was a copy editor for Elsevier Science Publishers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, rewriting text by authors who were not native English speakers. I have worked with individual clients to bring more than 25 books to publication and seven of these clients have rehired me to work on further books.

Hello there, Yes, trusting a freelance editor living offshore can be a bit challenging but if you take a look at my profile you'll see why you should choose my bid proposal over dozens of other possible alternatives. First off I hold a BA in English Language and Literature and currently teach TOEFL at the American University in Cairo. I'm also a native-level English proofreader with extensive experience in linguistics and writing. Part of my job has been to help first-time writers and aspiring authors polish and refine their manuscripts (fiction and non-fiction), books, novels, novellas, memoirs, short stories, blogs, articles, etc. Besides ensuring a document is error free, I usually, if not always, opt to restructure or recast sentences for clarity and coherence, i.e. transitions between ideas. I also do some moderate and/or substantial editing, where necessary, to promote understanding, create parallelism and avoid awkwardness and ambiguity. Finally, I never discuss or distribute the contents of my potential projects but I may keep a copy of your document on file for a period of 48 hours in the event that you need further editing of future revisions. The finished product will include two copies of the edited text—one that shows the changes, and one that incorporates all of the changes made. Now if you want a copy editor who can ensure accuracy and consistency in how your material is presented, you know where to find one. I look forward to working with you.

I am a professional, native English speaking editor who works quickly and thoroughly. I can ensure that your memoir is free from grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes and can do moderate line editing as necessary. I am including below a few reviews I have received for similar projects. You are welcome to visit my profile to view my additional reviews. Thank you for your consideration. “She is the best! I have used her for editing my manuscript for three drafts. I highly recommend her if you need your work done professionally and on time!” “I loved Krystal! I would love to work with her again! She is consistent and creative and this book wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for her awesome editing!” “klboots performed an edit of my 75,000 word novel and I could not be more happy with the final product! I will definitely hire again!” “Klboots did an excellent job proofreading and editing my novel! She paid attention to detail and greatly improved my book's structure! I plan on re-hiring her very soon!” “I was nervous about hiring off freelancer, but klboots was professional and her work was amazing.” “Quick turnaround; very thorough; would hire her again in a heartbeat!” “Klboots is very professional, delivers on time with her commitment, is thorough and has a keen and expert eye for proofreading. I would definitely hire her again!

I am a British academic writer based in the UK. I have over 7 years of extensive experience in writing website content, unique articles, eBooks, academic essays, reports and dissertations. All my work is proofread and free from grammatical and punctuation errors. I am available to start immediately and pride myself in providing outstanding and high quality work to my clients. Please contact me to discuss this project further.

I am a skilled and experienced editor and proofreader. I always deliver a quality product meeting all project requirements. I have edited and proofread a wide variety of documents including: 372 non-fiction books, 247 e-books, 208 novels, theses, dissertations, academic articles and reports, blogs, business documents, web content, legal documents and others. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, I’m Mahahind. I am a full time line editor/proof-reader. I have worked and studied in a wide variety of industries including IT, education, sales, HR among others. Alongside my professional and educational accomplishments, I have varied personal interests including (but not limited to) linguistics, wine, psychology, health and music. What I offer: • Strong spelling, grammar & communication skills • Solid line editing skills • A desire to provide you the best service • An understanding of different writing styles • Strong attention to detail • Working knowledge of both UK & US English • Knowledge & interest in a wide variety of topics and genres I look forward to hearing from you Mahahind Charan

Hello, I'd be glad to edit your memoir for you. I am a Native English-speaking, professional proofreader and copy editor with more than 20 years' experience in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, medicine, technology, law and accounting. I have edited several books, both fiction and non-fiction, for Freelancer employers. I have also been selected as a Freelancer success story on their community page. You can read the article by clicking on the following link: https://www.freelancer.com/community/articles/linda-shiffrin-freelancer-success-story Try me out - you won't be disappointed! Regards, Linda Shiffrin

Hi, I can do a really great job with editing your memoir. I currently run my own editing business, where I routinely proof and edit all kinds of texts: essays, dissertations/theses, fiction, articles, etc.. I’ve worked as an editor on two fiction magazines in recent years. Some details about me: - Native English speaker - BA and MA degrees (English), CELTA qualified - Published novelist, short story writer and poet - Managed an editing and proofreading service for several years What is the word count of your documents, please? We would have to discuss your exact requirements before we agree on a budget and duration for the project. Please get in touch when you can to talk it over, and I'm sure we can come to an agreement. I have put in a fairly low bid in order to be competitive on Freelancer, but please don't wonder if this will affect the quality of the work. I am dedicated to my business and would be happy to work with you to get the work done to a high standard by your deadline or sooner. For testimonials, please view my profile or visit my website: STPediting(dot)wordpress(dotcom)/testimonials/ I will: - Check your memoir for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors - Assist with flow/clarity - Assist with structure and graphology/layout - Work to your specifications and deadlines Please consider me for the job. I look forward to hearing from you. David

Greetings! I am a professional proofreader, editor and writer with over 10 years publishing experience. I promise to correct misspellings, rectify any grammar mistakes and generally polish your text to make it shine. My aim is to write powerful content with just the right amount of style to engage readers. I focus on user-based criteria as my method toward reaching this goal. I approach each project as an opportunity to make something the best that it can be, all the while constantly challenging and honing my skills. Inquiries are welcome. Best Regards, Mike

Hi, I’m Bella. I am a part time line editor/proof-reader from New Zealand. I have enjoyed working with budding and experienced authors including proofreading ‘Roots: Memoirs of two cities’ by Collin Chee. In my profile, you will find my CV and a sample of my editing style. What I offer: ·         Strong spelling, grammar & communication skills ·         Solid line editing skills ·         A desire to provide you the best service ·         An understanding of different writing styles ·         Strong attention to detail ·         Working knowledge of both UK & US English I look forward to hearing from you Bella

Hello, I'd be happy to provide you editorial assistance in 10 weekdays (Monday-Friday). I'm an experienced, professionally trained, detail-oriented, full-time freelance editor. Moreover, I’m an experienced teacher of creative writing, world literature, and English as a second language. I've edited, proofread, and formatted written documents, such as books, e-books, journal articles, magazine articles, manuals, PowerPoint slides, web content, as well as university-approved master's and doctoral dissertations varying in length and subject matter while adhering to the required style guide. I provide the necessary recommendations and amendments using the MS Word comment tool and track changes feature; I apply standard proofreading marks when working on files in PDF format. If you’d have questions or concerns regarding my proposal, just send me an e-mail and I’ll respond shortly. Thank you for taking the time to review my proposal and profile. For now I wish you a blessed day ahead. Sincerely, Al

I have thirteen years experience in editing and proofreading. During this time, I have worked on thousands of books, academic papers, thesis papers, plays, movie scripts, and articles. I specialize in editing for nonnative English speakers and also, I am trained in British and American English. My price is negotiable - please see my reviews and exam scores freelancer.com/u/hepzi.html

Greetings! I am Kemar Daley, a talented premium freelancer in the writing sector. After reading your job description, I realized that it is the perfect fit for my skill set, moreover I have been writing, editing and proofreading for over ten (10) years now which makes me more than competent enough to deliver high quality work as I am a talented native who is willing to start working immediately. I am fully knowledgeable of US, UK, Canadian and Australian English, so you can expect a job well done. While I am certain there will be others who underbid me on this project, I can assure you several things. • I work extremely fast • I have a great writing, proofreading and critical thinking skill. • I am a Native American English speaker. This means I can ensure quality communication in regards to your project. A few questions that I have for you about the project: How soon are you looking to start? Can we discuss more via chat? Is there a possibility for long term work? For past work, please see my portfolio. Additional samples are also available upon request. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Cheers! Kemar Daley Professional - Writer/Proofreader/Editor Hire with confidence!

Hi there, I have checked the attachment. It's sounds native, engaging and very catchy. However, it is full of grammatical and punctuation errors. May be there are more issues in the whole manuscript. If hired, I will take care of all issues. Please, note that I am a professional writer, editor, and proofreader with great academic skill and years of experience. I have a bachelor of honor's degree and a master’s degree in English Literature. I have, successfully, completed many editing and proofreading projects on this forum. You may want to check my profile to know more about me. Please let me know if you have any question or concern before making your final decision. Kind Regards, Shawkat

Hi Linda! I'm Rohan. I just read your attached blurb and I'd love to offer my editorial services for the project. Right off a very cursory glance, I can tell that there are quite a few spelling and grammatical errors in your text. Case in point, your spelling of "camaraderie". I’m an extremely skilled and proficient editor and proofreader with a bachelors degree in Literature. I’ve spent the past four years of my life working for various organizations, newspapers and journals in this capacity. Furthermore, I have worked as an Editor for several lifestyle magazines and Publishing Houses, and as such I'm a tried and experienced veteran of the editing industry. I also happen to be a "Preferred Freelancer" in this site with a great set of reviews and as such you can trust my services. My services include: Editing in any style UK/ US. I make sure that there are no grammatical or spelling errors. I work on the sentence structure and word usage. Make sure there is language consistence. Rewrite clunky or poorly phrased sentences. As per industry standards I use 'TrackChanges' in MSWord so you have the option to verify all the changes made. I also offer a running commentary in separate comment bubbles, explaining the 'heavier' edits. (OPTIONAL) If you're interested in taking this further, please message me with further details. Thanks, Rohan

REFER TO EDIT BELOW ================= Oh, the joys of parenting. Little toes, warm hugs, first steps. Every parent has their own rich vision of parenting which tends to resemble absolute perfection. It's a nice fantasy, but sorry folks, its’s not real!! Linda Watney recounts her evolution from thinking there is one “right” way to parent, to later learning that there are lots of “right” ways. In this memoir, loaded with mischief and dumbstruck moments, Watney builds comradery with parents, rather than preaching “How-To” messages.

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Yes, my bid is higher than some, but if you send me a chapter of your book to edit for FREE, I think you will see why you should hire me. You will get tremendous value for your money. My method, developed over 38 years as an award-winning journalist and wordsmith, is to edit a book three times: First, to correct all errors and smooth out the rough edges; second, to add creative touches and suggest meaningful changes; third, to make sure in a final polish that the text flows flawlessly and connects most effectively with readers. All this takes extra time and extreme, compassionate focus. Among the books I've edited are a children's story, a self-help book, an entrepreneurial guide, two spirituality journals, thrillers set in Africa and the Mideast, and a young adult romance novel. Talk to you soon!

Hello Linda! I am also a proud father to two daughters and a husband to a loving wife. I have taken a look at the attached manuscript and happy to have it done for you without any issues. You have a witty and humorous writing style that I really enjoyed reading. Let us talk about it in details.

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