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Jun 20, 2019 09:12AM
Hello! I am currently looking for an editor/proofreader for my science fiction novel. I am a new author and am on a budget. The novel is about 64,500 words, and I plan to self-publish. I have had a couple of people read through the novel and provide me with content feedback. I have self-edited the book but need a fresh set of eyes on my manuscript. I am hoping to stay within the $250ish range. I will appreciate any feedback regarding the structure of the story and thorough proofreading. I have heard of beta readers but am not comfortable with the idea. I do think it is very useful but my main concerns are about the protection of my ideas. I know editing should be the last step but I do think that my book is ready for editing/proofreading. I have been working on it off and on for over six years. I do have an advanced degree but it is not in any field related to writing fiction, so I will be grateful for any assistance. Publishing a book has been a long time dream of mine. I am very easygoing and am a huge fan of constructive criticism. Thank you for your time and consideration. Take care!
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Hello Rita!I would love the opportunity to edit your book. I am an experienced editor who is trying to build her portfolio. I offer a free five page sample edit and am currently operating on a donation/ pay what you can basis so around 250 works for me. If interested, respond to this post or feel free to email me at authormorganlee@gmail.com
Greetings Rita!I am a recent graduate looking to get into the editing field and am willing to edit at a negotiable fee. I have been thinking of charging by page: 1 page = $1 per sweep. If you're interested please email me at whyforesandwhatnots@gmail.com to discuss details.
Yours,
S. Reid
Let me put you at ease regarding betas -- they are NOT going to steal your ideas. New writers fear that, always have, but plagiarists steal from finished, published works, usually big names. I can cite a few cases, but you can google for that if you like.
A beta reader is only going to help you. The more you have the better. I had three for my first book and they all fixed on a single character who screwed up the pacing. I deleted the character. No one missed her.
Before you lash out with cash, put a toe in the water and get help from the Forums of Absolute Write. It is a safe, troll-free board for writers, many of them are pros in the industry paying it forward.
It is free to join.
https://absolutewrite.com/forums/foru...
You can offer to be beta for others on this board, which will only help improve your own craft. I always become sharper about my own work when I critique others.
However long you have worked on the book, you can never have too many eyes on it. I hope you will get past this all too common fear of idea stealers and take a brave step.
This is something I learned from Joe Bob Briggs, the Drive In Movie King.
Nobody is going to steal your idea.
Everyone who is about to write a book is afraid that they will tell someone (like me) the topic, and six months later Doubleday will be bringing out a 200,000 first printing on the same topic, but written by Norman Mailer, and the aspiring writer’s chance for celebrity will be dashed.
Listen up. You don’t get widely plagiarized until you’re widely published--and then it doesn’t matter. Trust me on this.
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I have been in pro publishing for more than 30 years now and he is absolutely right on this. :)
P.N. Elrod
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._N._E...
Hi Rita!I would love to work with you on your novel and would be happy to work with your budget. I offer a free 1,000 word sample edit to ensure you're happy with my work. For testimonials and more information, you can check out my website, savageliteraryservices.com.
Jane Savage
Savage Literary Services
savageliteraryservices@gmail.com
Hey Rita!I'd love to talk to you more about your editing needs! If you would like to take a look at my website, you can view my service packages, rates, and testimonials. I offer free 1,000-word sample edits, as well as payment plans. If you would like to talk more, please feel free to email me at silviasreadingcorner@gmail.com
Best of luck!
Silvia
www.silviasreading.webs.com
Heya Rita, I don't know if you've chosen an editor yet, but I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring! If you want to look at how I work, my site is abbolson.net/editing. Based on your word count, I'd be able to do a thorough copy and content edit for $225. If you're interested, let me know at flyingelephantediting@outlook.com!
If you're still looking for an experienced editor, I'm happy to chat!
Hi there,I offer beta reading services on my Fiverr for an affordable rate. I am always honest, I give professional feedback and I always give advice on how to improve your manuscript!
I always track all changes and give feedback on plot, character development, writing style, dialogue, pacing, coherence, minor grammar issues and more. If there's anything in particular that you need me to focus on, that is always welcome!
I mostly do these genres but not limited to: Contemporary fiction, Scifi, fantasy, LGBTQ+, poetry, YA, Children's lit, Romance, Historical Fiction.
Contact me if you have any questions :) I have only recently opened an account of Fiverr so my prices are very low at the moment!:
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