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R210-1750 ZAR

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R210-1750 ZAR

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Pensioner who does oil paintings wrote a historical fiction drama about how two British soldiers impacted the lives of their Boer mistresses . In narrative form and set against background of frontier war.
Project ID: 16086089

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I see there are (at time of writing) two people from South Africa who are bidding on your project and I think it would make sense to consider their bids first, but if they and others bidding are not suitable for your requirements and you are happy to pay at the upper end of the budget, feel free to consider my bid. I have edited more than 40 books, both fiction and non-fiction, some of these on the Freelancer platform, where I have been working for nearly three years and always receive good reviews. I am happy to do a sample edit of a chapter or a few pages to see if you like my work. Perhaps you can add to the project description how long the manuscript is, to assist with bid amounts and time frames.
R1,750 ZAR in 10 days
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Strange, none of my clients realize they cannot write. But they are happy with me. At least according to their reviews. A lot hinges on just how decipherable the content is. I can work, though, with any level of expertise. It is simply a matter of whatever level of dialog may be required between us. Would you consider sending me a sample chapter, gratis, prior to award? I'll work on it to show you what I can do, and I will be able to gauge what is involved to make the novel a success. Thank you for any consideration.
R1,088 ZAR in 5 days
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Hi there! I’m Deborah, and I’ll be delighted to edit your novel for you, so it is error free and the words do not get in the way of the story you want to tell. I am an experienced and professional editor/proofreader who loves working on fiction. My work my clients happy. As I have high level English skills, I understand the nuances of the English language intimately. As a result, I can work carefully and sensitively within the tone and style set in your historical fiction. I am proposing 12 days for this so there is time for us to Chat via Freelance (if necessary) and to do the stories justice. I am proposing 2 Milestones: one for an edit and another for a final proofread. You can see samples of my work in Track Changes in my Freelancer Profile Portfolio. I got 100% for US English 1 – but you don’t say what sort of English this is in. Query: Can you tell me the word-count, so I can bid more exactly, please? Regards, Deborah
R1,056 ZAR in 12 days
5.0 (79 reviews)
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Hello I am an editor and proofreader of all genres. English is my native language. I would be happy to work with you to ensure the document is polished.
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I have worked as an instructional designer, technical writer, and writing instructor. I’ve written, edited, and proofread a wide variety of content for over 20 years. I am well versed in using library data bases, internet, and special collections. As a higher education professional and experienced researcher, I am easily able to fact check and correct written work. If my background seems like a good fit for your needs, contact me at your earliest convenience.
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"Hi, If you need a detailed and accurate report, look no further. I am an experienced writer with extensive research experience who excels in providing clear and accurate accounts in report form. With technical writing experience and an eye for detail, you can rest assured that you will get results. I can provide well-researched and definitive reports with a fast turnaround. Never compromising quality for speed, you can rest assured that I will give you quality results and exceptional value for your dollar. Now is the time to contact me to get your report project promptly and accurately addressed. Hoffman"
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Hi, Please provide more details about what you need. Is this a book? Are you saying that the writing is particularly bad? What do the oil paintings have to do with it? I would need to know the word count in order to provide an accurate bid. I'm a university-educated native English speaker. I have lots of experience - writing, editing, teaching creative writing & doing manuscript consultations. Please see my reviews on my profile page. Thanks.
R1,750 ZAR in 3 days
4.9 (48 reviews)
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Hi Dear! I have read your post clearly and understand your requirements. I have relevant skills and can provide your work as per your requirements.
R500 ZAR in 2 days
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I would love to work on your book. It sounds fascinating. Like many South Africans I had ancestors in that war and on those farms, so I believe have some understanding of the setting. I am a former journalist and now editor with a huge amount of experience working on newspapers, magazines and books, including fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. My philosophy is to work quickly but carefully to make sure the writing flows well and is error free but still retains the author's authentic voice. As a South African I have a strong belief in bringing our own stories to life and working with people who are adding to our rich literary life and heritage. I would love to discuss this with you personally and tell you about previous work I have done. I can be contacted on 082 968 6103 Regards, Eve
R1,088 ZAR in 3 days
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Hello, If you want top quality work to hire me. Although I am new on this platform but I have more than 4 years of active and passionate work within the field of Editing. I can provide you free sample If you need to check my work quality.
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I am born in South Africa and have taken an interest in historical events that have shaped my country. I have strong native grammar skills and an understanding for historical South African culture.
R1,088 ZAR in 3 days
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Hi, I'm a professional proofreader/editor, having edited many novels & ebooks. You can rest assured as I'll make sure your text is 100% error-free & maintains word flow & sentence structure. So let's discuss further over chat & start working now :)
R400 ZAR in 2 days
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I love to write. I have previously done editing for novels. My friends say that I see errors before anyone else.
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R240 ZAR in 3 days
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I am well read, South African, and have written a few of my own stories. I have good grammar and understanding of the South African history as I also do genealogical research.
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Hi. I am willing to proofread and edit your work with the minimum rate of 1000 words for $10. I am new on this site; I am trying to accumulate experiences, so as of now, I am giving lower rates. I am a certified English writer.
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I am the Director of a publishing company in South Africa, so I would be able to edit with the context of boere and South Africa in mind
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This sounds like the best project I will ever be doing. I am an avid reader of ABO literature and I am a South African first language English speaker. I do hope you consider my application. Best of luck with your great endeavor.
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