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A writer to fine tune/polish a childrens story

£20-250 GBP

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Posted over 8 years ago

£20-250 GBP

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I have written a childrens short story that I need to be prepared to send to publishers.
Project ID: 8248103

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Hi, I can do a really great job with editing your children's story. 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 - Current editing and proof reading service for several years What is the word count of your story, 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. For testimonials, please view my profile or visit my website: STPediting(dot)wordpress(dotcom)/testimonials/ I will: - Check your story for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors - Assist with flow/clarity and age-appropriate language - Assist with plot structure, characterisation and originality - Work to your specifications and deadlines Please consider me for the job. I look forward to hearing from you. David
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I am bidding a little less than everybody else because I do not believe this will take too long. I have worked on children's stories in the past, and I would be very excited to work on yours as well. Feel free to contact me with more details when you have a chance.
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Native English speaker from Chicago. I have a wide range of experience writing articles of varying subject matter, as I have been a full-time freelance writer for the better part of 3 years. My typical editing rate is £4/500 words, but depending on the quality of the writing and the editing requirements, this can be negotiated. I can provide simple, basic proofreading, line editing, copy editing, content addition, and complete re-writing. However, for your project, it sounds as if you want a thorough edit and a polish for publication, which I can easily provide. I can provide a range of samples of my edited work, or you can look at some of the writing work on my portfolio to show my familiarity with short story form and style. I look forward to speaking with you more about the project!
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I am an English teacher, with a Master of Applied Linguistics. I have edited some novels on this site already, and as a teacher of primary school children, am familiar with the kinds of stories children like to read. I am highly skilled in the areas of grammar and spelling, and as a native speaker of Australian English, will be able to ensure fluency of expression and accurate use of vocabulary, whilst following UK English patterns of language. You will notice that I have excellent feedback to date, and have also written one short children's story on this site, for which I received 5-star feedback. Please consider me for this project and you will not be disappointed. I am happy to negotiate on price once you tell me the word count. I am happy to work at a rate of 10 pounds per 1000 words for a story less than 10,000 words, but for longer stories, I will do a rate of 100 pounds for stories up to 15,000 words, then 125 pounds per 20,000 words after that.
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Greetings !! If you are looking for a writer who produces high-quality content in a short time frame, look no further. I pride myself in providing my clients with top-notch, original content that captures the attention of readers in an informative yet engaging way. I work quickly but strive to ensure that every project I complete is an example of my best work. I'm a highly talented and experienced consultant here to serve your RESEARCH and WRITING needs with high quality, reliable, and efficient results! I'm highly organized and very responsive with project communication. Should we work together, you will feel my commitment to giving you the best service possible! Warm Regards PhD Writing
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I'm an avid reader and a passionate writer. Being an academic I have the experience and skills needed for this task. I grew up reading the works of Roald Dahl and Enid blyton, hence I would love to offer my skills for this genre.
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I am a graduate student f the DFLTI, Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation (Ionian University, Greece). I speak Greek and English fluently and have a great knowledge of the French language as well.I can guarantee to get your job done quickly and efficiently.
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Hello, I am an expert in children's literature having taught such a course for over thirty years at the university level. I have also edited children's books and judged awards for children's literature in my region. I have written and published children's books and stories and have reviewed hundreds since I am also a children's librarian. I know what makes a good book from a literary standpoint and I also know the features and types of stories that appeal to children of different ages. I am sure I can use my knowledge and skills to fine tune and polish your children's story.
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Hello there, I would love to assist you with your exciting children's book project! I have experience writing, editing, and submitting my own children's books to a publisher. My books were published and distributed throughout the USA. In addition to having writing experience I have also spent the past four years working and teaching English to elementary aged students. My time spent as a teacher has given me insight into what captivates the attention of children, and has also equipped me with a keen eye for detail. These are two things you will certainly need, when submitting a children's book to a publisher. My personal information and resume is available upon request. Thank you for your consideration, Ashleigh
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Hi I am a teacher of English and literature. I also have a passion for short stories and children's books. I have done editing and preparation of different books before publication. I would like to work for you and make your short stories a success. on request i can send a sample of some of my work. thank you.
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Hi, I would like to edit your story for you. I like writing children's stories. My English is excellent; it is my first language. I have written more than 50 stories for kids including 44 rhyming stories for a client at Elance. I am a published (or you can say in the process of being published) children’s short story writer for a Houston based client. I have recently completed the writing of two children’s rhyming short stories for two different clients through oDesk (Upwork) and many more. I have edited more than 20 children’s stories, manuscripts, web content, ebooks and even a biography. I have signed NDA's for all the stories I have ghostwritten. Please have a look at my Upwork profile. I hope to write for you and look forward to being selected. Best Regards, Evelyn.
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Hi there. I was working on a similar project but the writing style was more poetic. Here's a snapshot of it:   The night was cold and dreary, barren of life. Then, without warning, the darkness was accompanied by the sound of hurrying feet; pitter-patter, pitter-patter it went.   It was ten-year-old Asif who had broken the silence. A strange sight it made to some; a boy outside the warm hearth of home in the dead of night. Yet, to Asif, it made perfect sense.   Words had carried him far from his warm bed. Words that had cut him to the bone. It was the heated exchange of words at home that weighed heavy on his mind as he slowly trudged through the dark with feet that had begun to ache.   Seeking shelter, a place to lay his tired head, he caught sight of a lush, green forest. Weary-eyed, he plodded through tangles of bushes, boots caked with mud, only to pause for breath near an old tree. He startled when it spoke softly in a low voice:   Poor child, how your frown saddens me. Whatever is the matter? I understand that the draft for this project is already done and that it only needs editing. However, I would first need to know your preferred writing style (I assume it's "Once upon a time..."), deadline and word count before I can make a final bid with an accurate time frame. I would prefer to have the draft sent over so I can work on, perhaps, a page of it and you can see if my work is satisfactory. Let me know. Cheers.
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