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170,000 word Fantasy book for young adults

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Posted almost 7 years ago

$250-750 USD

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Anaka is a 170,000 word Fantasy story set in the imaginary world of Anaka. It is aimed at a young adult audience. It is about a handful of protagonists who are brought together by a prophecy about a rare alignment of the two moons--and the end of one age, and the beginning of another. Nothing more need be said for now! The story was written in conjunction with a friend of mine, Juliet. Unfortunately, because of a disagreement about how to end the book, we had left it unfinished. But in the interest of finishing the project--and primarily, having a tangible book to read to my two, beautiful daughters--I decided to finish it my way. Because of this, it will not be published and sold on the open market. The intent at this moment is simply to create a few copies for my family. This isn’t to say we wont ever reach an agreement to sell it openly--but I don’t see it happening soon--if ever. For this reason--knowing that it will not be a profitable venture in the monetary sense--I need to be reserved with my budget--and expectations. I can promise that I will be an easy writer to work with--and very open to any thoughts, suggestions and changes from the editor. I am looking for an editor who can not only do the basic proof-reading, but also help out with copy editing, and who will free to make any needed suggestions for substantive changes. I hope to hear from you--thanks!
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Congratulations on finishing your book and I am sorry to hear that Juliet did not agree with you about how to end it. Sometimes alternate endings are presented in the same book - and this can hold its own intrigue for readers. 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. Most of these have been fiction, and several have been in the fantasy genre. Having been a teacher of English in high school for four years, I have spent many hours making corrections and suggestions for students' essays. For an additional two years I was a teacher of English as a second language. For six years I was a member of a children's writing critique group, regularly reviewing the stories submitted and occasionally writing my own.
$600 USD in 14 days
4.9 (419 reviews)
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I am a professional, native English speaking editor who works quickly and thoroughly. I can ensure that your book is free from grammatical errors and can also help with word choice and sentence structure, as necessary. I can also offer any suggestions and comments I may have for overall improvements. 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 and a detailed critique 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!” “Quick turnaround; very thorough; her comments were helpful and thoughtful and made my document a better story. 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!”
$350 USD in 14 days
4.9 (277 reviews)
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My proofreading and editing service includes: • Full grammar, punctuation, and spelling checks • Tense issues • Rephrasing occasional poor sentence structure  • Readability • Consistency • Brevity checks • Copy editing • Microsoft Word Track Changes as standard I have more than 10 years in this filed. All of this will be delivered back to you, clean and polished, within deadline! I always deliver on-time and often ahead of schedule. Best regards! JoyceConyers
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5.0 (126 reviews)
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Hi! I am Lori, and I am an MD in between practices, and I have also been a writer/editor for over 25 years. I proof and edit everything from a single paragraph to a film screenplay to 1,000 page manuscripts. My greatest joy in wordsmithing is editing books- this past year I have been working with fiction authors and YA authors in the fiction section, and have had 14 books in the hard-copy publishing cycle this year. I am an excellent developmental editor, and can take pieces of a novel and put them together in the most readable and synergistic way. Line editing and then proofreading is my bread and butter, but I am not hesitant to suggest big changes. I have helped numerous authors perfect their books for internet sales, and have lost count. I communicate with you regularly, with updates (questions, and suggestions). What changes are needed I will make, sending comments to you (I use Word Tracking). I am fast, never miss a deadline, and am totally proficient in English grammar, sentence structure, and syntax. In your case it sounds like there may be some developmental editing that may be needed as well. Reworking chapters, flow and organization are skills that come naturally, and I have done quite a bit of developmental work in the past as well. When you have a wonderful book to read to your daughters and more, then my job is done! I look forward to talking to you! My Best, Lori
$666 USD in 14 days
4.9 (46 reviews)
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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
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Hi, An experienced and skilled writer with impeccable grammar skill, strong visual awareness, and insists on spelling perfection, you can rest assured that anytime I edit, proofread, and analyze a document of any size it will be returned in tip-top shape and free from errors. Grammatical perfection is a necessity in a finished document, and I will analyze, modify, revise, and reword as necessary so you will be left with a superior finished product. I also do all my editing, proofing, and rewriting manually without the use of any online rewriting programs. When quality counts, contact me. Best regards, James Walpole
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4.8 (32 reviews)
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"When it comes to analyzing and modifying, you can’t find anyone who has a better visual approach with exemplary spelling and grammar skills. When it comes to finding errors and missing links, you can count on me to make sure your content is in tip-top shape. When you leave it up to me, you will end up with a plagiarism-free piece of writing that is free from errors. Let me make your content first rate so visitors will realize you are serious about quality and perfection as they look at your attractive, well organized, and perfect content. Regards, Nikola Mastilovic"
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Hello Let's have a chat and discuss the work before awarding us the job. For any query please consult our profile on https://www.freelancer.com/u/benni25.html Thank you ******Price to be reviewed after all information clear*******
$750 USD in 3 days
4.7 (48 reviews)
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Hi, I'd like to help you and Juliet come to an agreement about the ending. It's a very long book (especially for young adults) - and I'm guessing there's probably material that can be removed and the book tightened up. If you two did this - it would be cheaper to get an editor - and maybe the process will offer you clarity and resolution. If you were to offer me (or another editor) the two endings, maybe a new ending could be written that would satisfy you both. Already, I'm bidding lower than the low end of the professional spectrum for proofreading/editing - $0.01 per word. I teach creative writing - and I know how story structure should go, characters should develop, and how good dialogue moves the story along. There should be a seed of the end in the beginning of the story, and, if you know your character intimately, you will know how they will react at the climax. I am 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. I look forward to talking to you more about this. Thank you.
$1,500 USD in 21 days
4.9 (49 reviews)
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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!
$944 USD in 20 days
4.9 (11 reviews)
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I try to ensure that my passion for writing comes through in what I write and I am dedicated to being the best writer I can be. I'm always looking to expand my horizons by learning new writing styles and genres and taking on new challenges. If I don't know how to do it, I'll learn!
$555 USD in 10 days
4.9 (25 reviews)
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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!
$750 USD in 15 days
4.8 (36 reviews)
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Hello from Australia. Please ignore the bid amount for now. I am the author and editor of "The Lightning Transfer", a young adult fantasy. I can certainly relate to your book but, before I have any idea about what to quote you, I'd have to see some sample chapters please - if you'd like to send them to me? Of course, the circumstances you describe can have absolutely no bearing on how long it would take me and therefore how much I would have to charge! At least your budget range is realistic . . . Regards, Sid Whiting Please note that I check this computer on a regular basis, but I’m not sitting at it continuously. So, if I don’t respond immediately to your message, don’t worry – I will respond before too long. Also, I am on GMT +8 time in Australia. While I keep reasonably “normal” hours, I also usually check for messages once during our “small hours”.
$555 USD in 30 days
5.0 (22 reviews)
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Hello, My name is Elisabeth. I'm a proofreader and translator with 3 years of experience, and I have a Master's Degree in Languages and Translation (both English and German) from the University La Sapienza in Rome, where I live. I also studied DaF (German as Foreign Language) at the University Friedrich Schiller in Jena, Germany. My greatest strength is the accuracy. Moreover, my punctuality and excellent presentation skills are the reasons why I've chosen to bid on this project. In my profile page, you can find every information about my professional experience and education. If you need more information, please contact me. Best regards, Elisabeth
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Hey Friend! I can absolutely help in your project. Being a PUBLISHED AUTHOR, I understand what QUALITY WRITING is and how to convert an idea, a subject into ENGAGING collection of words. I specialize in Book/eBook writing. I have ghostwritten books in various domains, such as: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Social Media, Fashion, Healthcare, Business, and Commercial artifacts. My strengths are my RESEARCH CAPABILITY and going deep into the subject to bring the BEST out of it. I consider your work as my own, and that’s the reason I enjoy what I do, and that’s the reason behind my SUCCESS. Please visit the following link to see my reviews: https://www.freelancer.in/u/Arjun1106.html Wait! I am not finished yet. :) IMPORTANT DECLARATION: 1. I will provide 100% original and unique content certified by COPYSCAPE. 2. I will modify the text, if needed, FREE of COST. 100% Money-Back Client Satisfaction Guarantee: If you think the Content you have bought is not of an acceptable standard, or is not fit for purpose, or doesn't meet your expectations, I’ll return the milestones in FULL, straight away. Is that a deal? Then let’s shake on it! For further assistance, you just have to press the “CHAT” button.
$2,000 USD in 30 days
4.9 (19 reviews)
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Hi there. Sorry to hear about your disagreement, especially after all that work. It is good that you will still have something at the end though. It is a long document, hence the quoted time frame; quality takes time. If my quote is over your budget, let me know and we can discuss this. Please get in touch. Thanks, Kevin
$500 USD in 21 days
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Hello, I can proofread and edit your books for sentence structure and consistency, with a fast turnaround. I will also provide feedback and a separate document with consistent mistakes and flaws of the text while suggesting how to improve on them. I am bilingual in English and Romanian and I enjoy proofreading and editing books of different genres. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Seeing that I am not sure of time in your area, I'll get right to point. I believe that I am the most qualified candidate to handle this delicate task. This is based on my knowledge of English Language at the tertiary level. In addition, I have over three years experience in many forms of writing with proofreading and editing as additional skills. I've dealt with a few books and based on the feedback from my clients, they were quite pleased with my work. With keen attention to detail and assistance from credible grammar tools, I'm quite sure I can provide you with an error-free document that's easy to read and follow. Feel free to request samples or view my portfolio to what I can provide. Thanks for taking the time to even consider my proposal.
$555 USD in 20 days
4.9 (30 reviews)
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Hi! I am a very fast, capable and keen young English writer, Editor and Proofreader. My language and spelling are flawless and I also have a strong interest in many of the topics. My goal and mission has always been to ensure 100% satisfaction from every client and employer by writing engaging content.. Let's give it a try! Thanks!
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