Looking for an editor

[Malcolm]

Hello, I am seeking an editor for my science fiction novel. Specifically I am looking for proofreading and copyediting services.

Word 2013 tallies it at 118K words in total. It is told in the third-person narrative using past tense. There are 23 chapters altogether.

The maximum I wish to spend is $700 USD, but I am open to being convinced on a higher price.

Please message me if you are interested.

[P.N.]

I have 20+ years experience as a professional editor, and 25+ years as a professional writer. Just check my resume and the names on it.

I usually charge a penny a word for this level of edit (+ a 10% discount for new clients), HOWEVER, I have to make the mortgage same as everyone else, so I'd be happy to look at your first 500 words, do a free sample edit on those, no strings, no expectations.

That's my job application so you can judge if we'd be a good working fit.

I do the standard half on submission, half on delivery of the edited manuscript, splitting two payments into $350.00 each. I'm fast and thorough to judge by the feedback.

http://www.vampwriter.com/VAMPWRITER_...

http://www.vampwriter.com/VAMPWRITER_...

Cheers!

P.N. Elrod

[HKelleyB]

Malcolm:

You should probably hire two separate people - one to edit, another to proofread. Two separate set of eyes is always better than one.

That said, I can proofread your manuscript. My rate is $2.00 per page.

Good luck with your search!

HKelleyB
Editor, Proofreader, Reviewer

[Ruth]

Malcolm,

I sent you a private message, but let me second Helen's apt advice here (hi, Helen!). Proofreading is the last clean-up done after all other edits are finished, just before publication. It checks for typos and errors that were introduced during revisions. The Bay Area Editors' Forum has an excellent page on the different kinds of editing (http://www.editorsforum.org/what_do_s...). I have a less detailed page on my site (http://www.penknife-editing.net/what-...) if you want a quick summary.

Ruth

Ruth E. Feiertag
PenKnife Writing and Editorial Services
www.penknife-editing.net
Senior Editor, Regal House Publishing
http://www.regalhousepublishing.com

[Amanda]

I recommend Keith Morrill! He's editing my books and is AMAZING. :)

[Malcolm]

Thanks everyone for the offers. I have plenty of quality takers, thus I'm cutting off new offers at this point.