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In addition to being an author and having a MFA in creative writing, I have been an editor of youth material for 15 years. I can help with content development, line editing, and proofreading. I can be emailed at [email protected] to discuss further.

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First novel? I'm starting an editing service - Book Nurse. When you need some help along the way. See my details here.

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As someone who plans to self publish, I think I've got a handle on line editing and writing. What I need is someone who is qualified to tell me: is it good enough to publish or am I delusional?

What will this type of manuscript review cost?

I'm not going to be finished until late April at the earliest, but I want to get some budget numbers.

Thanks.

Brian

Brian,
Please refer to my comment above. The limited offer is still available and the link explains all,
Charlie

Brian wrote: "What I need is someone who is qualified to tell me: is it good enough to publish or am I delusional?

W..."

That's a loaded question, Brian. A lover of romance might read a mystery and say it isn't publishable and vice versa. Some of it comes down to taste.

Are you talking about the nuts and bolts? Is your plot working, does the prose flow, is the dialog believable? I can tell you if those work.

Do you know your genre? Do you know your audience? I read a story the writer said was Young Adult but the protagonist was pushing 30. That's not going to work.

A story has many components. Are you worried about your storytelling skills (which can be learned)? Or whether your story is interesting?

My business is brand new, so I am open to negotiating a fee. My link is at message 63.

Best of luck and keep writing!

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I know most indie authors say this, but I don't have the money to pay for any sort of professional editor. However, I do want some extra eyes to look over my 2nd book before I publish it.

I've proofread it twice myself, but I learned from my 1st book how many things I miss, even after reading it roughly 6 times.

What I would like is 2-3 people willing to just highlight and mark-up a pdf of my 2nd book and send it back to me. Anyone willing to do this for me would have my thanks. You could even just do part of the book if you want. Anything anyone would be willing to go over would be appreciated.

What editing am I looking for? Grammar, punctuation, general proofreading. Making sure I have the right words. Anyone who wants to comment on the flow and continuity on the story as well is more than welcome.

If someone does edit the whole thing and would like to, I'd be willing to add their names as editor when I publish to Amazon and B&N.

I hope this request isn't seen as a scoff on the professionals in this thread, I simply have no money to spare. I'm dealing with moving in January and starting Graduate school.

Anyways, thanks in advance to anyone willing to spend their freetime reading/editing my work. If you're interested in doing me this favor go ahead and shoot me a message.

Justin, what is your genre? Can you give me a 2 sentence blurb? If it's in my range I might consider a barter.

lol, sorry, guess I should have given some actual information about the book. Its science fiction/fantasy.

"Fury" book 2 of The Ghost Wars Saga:

With the aid of the Great Dragon, Destor Rudir has returned to seek vengeance on his brother, Cuzak. King Cuzak, ruler of the Kingdom of Specter on Earth, must once again fight for the survival of his people against his corrupt and traitorous brother.

Hope that helps, its my first attempt at a blurb for this book.

Sorry, not my forte. Are you a member of the group Indie Books? I think I remember a thread for beta readers. And I know there are some people over there that would love this type of book.

I'd like to recommend my editor, Kris Kendall, from Final-edits.com. She has been great at finding inconsistencies with my characters and timelines as well as having an eagle eye for missing words and typos. Her rates are quite low compared to other companies I've talked to and I've been really happy with her work.

I agree with Aria, Kris Kendall is an excellent editor. If you need proofreading done or anything else shes the way to go!

I'm an academic editor with a website, The Writer's Drawer,
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Those who lack confidence about their writing or are non-native speakers of English can get free editing support if they post their creative work at the site.
Check it out.

Hi, I’m looking for a content editor for my Science Fiction / Fantasy novel. At the moment it’s just under 60,000 words.

The setting is a futuristic society that is unexpectedly altered by the sudden and large-scale emergence of super-powered individuals.

I hope to make this book one of a series.

Please PM me here, or I can be reached at: [email protected]

Alexander wrote: "Hi, I’m looking for a content editor for my Science Fiction / Fantasy novel. At the moment it’s just under 60,000 words.

The setting is a futuristic society that is unexpectedly altered by the su..."

@ Alexander, I just sent you a private message with who I used for my YA scifi novel that I'll release next week. Best wishes!

Village Green Press offers a vast array of professional services for writers. Ranging from developmental editing to putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece, you can count on fast thorough service from seasoned professionals. Please visit us http://villagegreenpressLLC.com and check out the Testimonials page!

I am a published literary novelist and a professional editor.

First things first. My reference grammars are Quirk et al, A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language, and George Curme's.

You may want to have a look at my novels:
Our Lives as Kites
and
Simon and Hiroko
(use the "Look Inside" feature)

From a Big-6 editor (London based), on "Our Lives as Kites," one of my literary novels:
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The writing is assured & distinctive, and you clearly know your protagonist inside out.
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A stylistic point: your sentences are very elegantly crafted for the most part
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I think this is a well-written, very intelligent novel which really evokes the world of ballet in a very powerful way.
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With solid English grammar and style skills, and as a result of understanding writing from inside out, I became a top critic at the critiquecircle.com creative writing site, with:
336 critiques
1844 forum messages
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If interested, please contact me at:

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I'm a multi-published romance author/freelance editor who offers great rates, an introductory option, and helpful tips on my blog to strengthen your writing. You can see details, including a copy of my contract at http://excellenceinediting.blogspot.com/

I offer copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing. Please visit my website or email me to see if we are a good match. I've been told I'm "as tough as they come," but that's a veiled compliment. Toughness 101 is the prerequisite for coaching, parenting, teaching, and editing. High expectations = good results.

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I've been using Writing Partner for nearly 2 years ago. Kathryn Craft goes above and beyond in her developmental editing services. Not only are her line edits right on but her extensive evaluation of the story is a crucial component in making your book shine. Highly recommend! http://www.writing-partner.com/

Just a heads up. I am offering, through the month of January, a FREE "Get to Know Me" critique of your first 10 pages! Check out our website at http://villagegreenpressLLC.com, read the testimonials and send your first 10 (double-spaced, please!) as a .doc attachment to [email protected]
When it comes to finding an experienced professional editor, you've got nothing to lose--and everything to gain!

I've been a freelance editor for several of the Big Six, but recently I started my own an editing company focusing on indie authors. Just like many authors have become frustrated with the politics within the publishing industry, many editors feel the same way. Gone are the days of Maxwell Perkins. Publishers no longer assign an editor to a book who will work closely with an author to refine and revise their work. If a writer needs a little direction and some help to make an okay story into a great novel, they won’t get it unless they work with a smaller independent publisher that has an editorial staff or hire their own editor. I thrive on the hands on interaction with my authors and that's one of the reasons why I wanted to branch out on my own.

I've worked with several indie authors that have made it to Amazon's Top 100 List as well as The New York Times Best Seller List.

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I have a BFA in Creative Writing from Yale University and a MA in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College.

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I come with over eight years of experience and offer reasonable prices.

Greetings,

Madame Wordsmith checking in! I offer professional editing services at affordable rates and specialize in researching, fact-checking, and substantive editing.

I mostly cater to self-published authors and students in the non-fiction genre. Feel free to visit my website for more information:

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Have a blessed day!

~ MW

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I am a freelance writer and editor with over 25 years of experience, including stints teaching writing at Yale and McGill universities. What I prefer to do is guide an author through all stages of developing their book. This is structural editing primarily. I also prefer to work on a project basis; it's cheaper for the client. Copyediting and proofreading are part of the package (though a final review by a professional proofreader is always a good idea). As an editor and writer, I have dealt with most genres, from biography to romance to thrillers to paranormal fiction, even cookbooks. Please feel free to contact me through Goodreads.
Timothy Niedermann

In addition to being an author and writing as Linda Carroll-Bradd, I'm a freelance editor--owner of www.Lustreediting.com. Three different types of edits are offered, as well as plot critique. I edit all sensuality levels and all sub-genres of romance.
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Hi. I have several books. Fairly short (less than 40,000 words) No deadline, but I am in need of one badly. I am redesigning my website and want the books to be more presentable. Please inbox me if you have time.

David wrote: "Hi. I have several books. Fairly short (less than 40,000 words) No deadline, but I am in need of one badly. I am redesigning my website and want the books to be more presentable. Please inbox me i..."
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I'm an editor/publisher, but can do one without the other. I read anything, I once followed up a Batman graphic novel with some Tolstoy on a airplane ride. I usually can work out a rate that benefits both parties.

I work with a partner at www.thenewsinbooks.com as an editor. We charge $1/page that is Times New Roman 12 font and double spaced. We go in detail and offer suggestions. You won't find anything done just to get a fee. Your book is a reflection of us.

I'm here in this forum to promote my Manuscript Services - Proof/Beta Reader & Copy Editor. I am an avid reader and am just starting in this end of the market. Please check out my website at www.rogenamitchell.com and let me know if I can be of service!!

I am in dire need of an edit/beta reader. My editor had something come up and can no longer help me. My book has already been previously been edited I just need someone to give it a final look for me before I go forward. I am not looking to pay as again Ive already had that done. If anyone is interested in editing and giving my book a go over please let me know.

I'd love to recommend my absolutely brilliant editor, who does developmental/content editing. Stephen Parolini of noveldoctor.com.

Its a western horror about a town trying to save themselves from a corrupt mexican tycoon and his undead civil war soldiers

Anyone ok with short book and no charge? haha I hate to aks, but if I don;t find a job soon, my new title will be The Homeless Author ha

I am a Beta Reader / Editor. Please help me spread the word. My website is rogenamitchell.com

Thank you.

If you are looking for a great editor with an amazing turn around try http://bethanyseditandreview.com she has personal edited everything I've done and she is so affordable. She has a flat rate of $200...for anything over 100,000 words its an extra 50.

Warneke Reading is a small proofreading company based in Minnesota. Currently focusing on the Indie writer crowd, we are excited to help these talented artists realize their dreams. Please see our website for more info: www.warnekereading.com
If you need reasonably priced proofreading services, then contact us today! We will help you realize all your OCD goals during the publication of your writing. We are quite painstaking and rarely miss an error. We might annoy you at first, but in the end you’ll thank us.
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Hi all I'm in the process of writing my first book and will be self publishing it, hopefully by the end of the year, and will be needing a cheap, but skilled, editor. My work is young adult fantasy so there are many words and phrases not commonly used. If anyone would be interested in this endeavor please let me know.

I am indie author Jori Sams at Writeious Books and I am looking for a Christian writer or editor for non-fictions books to swap edits with. You can find me at http://christianebooks.writeious.com/....

Mike, I used an editor that was not all that expensive. Message me if you still need one.

I provide an editing/proofreading service for novels and nonfiction books. I edit everything except erotica. I do very detailed and thorough editing, and proofreading is included in my editing service.

When I edit and proofread, I improve grammar and sentence structure; I fix spelling mistakes and other typos; and I check for clarity, conciseness, and strength of the writing and story. When I am done editing and proofreading a book, it is polished and strong.

I strive to maintain the author's voice, and I only make corrections that are necessary for correctness in the English language and for book writing, because each author has a unique style that should be preserved. And I do more than make corrections: I post comments on the manuscript and provide feedback to the author.

The cost of my combined editing and proofreading service is $1.00 per 250 words. You may find out more about my credentials and my experience here: www.christinericepublishingservices.com.

I'd like to highly recommend Heather Jacquemin at www.hjseditingservices.com.
Heather has the training, skill, patience, and commitment to go beyond the call of duty when it comes to getting a manuscript to shine to its best luster, improving the author's voice as well as the mechanics, structure, and character development.
Heather proved absolutely invaluable when it came to editing My Two Flags, guiding me through the emotional maelstroms that affected my objectivity. I'm a much better writer thanks to her critiques, her encouragement, her attention to detail, and her involvement in making a good script a memorable one.
Heather is the real deal. She's worth her fees in every way.

Here is a little something to help all the writers out there.

How to Find an Editor Without Going Insane

http://bit.ly/12FA8gk

Have fun.
Gamal

Some tips for authors in preparing their manuscripts. http://beinganauthor.wordpress.com/