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I have a 16k-word book. I’m looking for careful attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow. The text is already complete; what I need now is your expertise in fine-tuning word choice, tightening sentences, and catching anything that might slip past automated spell-checkers. Please bid only from the USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA
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Hi, I am a native American and am now working on a tertiary degree here. I am rated in the Top 1% of editors on this platform, and I’m familiar with most English-based jargon, colloquialisms, and slang terminology. I feel I qualify to proofread your content. As an elite-level proofreader and editor, I will provide you with a meticulous linguistic review that will elevate your 16k-word project to the highest professional standard. Every sentence will be examined for rhythmic precision and syntactical accuracy. I'll refine word choices to ensure the prose remains both evocative and concise. Subtleties in tone and meaning that often escape automated systems will be addressed through careful manual scrutiny. The overall flow will maximize reader engagement from start to finish. I'll apply rigorous orthographic standards to grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the entire text. This focused approach ensures the final document is polished and ready for your audience. Your authorial voice will be preserved while eliminating any lingering structural awkwardness. I'll provide a transparent record of all adjustments made to the manuscript. Our close collaboration will prioritize the high level of sophistication demanded by your masterpiece. My 8+ years of hands-on experience as Chief Editor and a principal writer at a major publishing house will enhance your manuscript. I can do this. Let's start today! Attributes: FAST | ACCURATE | VERSATILE | COMPETENT | DILIGENT.
$175 USD in 4 days
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Being a professional PhD level Research writer, editor and proofreader, I'd be the best fit for the said task "looking for careful attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow." I will provide you with 2 MSWord files upon completion, first one with the highlighted proofread version (so that you can figure out the proofreading) and the second with the accepted changes version (the final document). As a proofreader and editor (in both scenarios of structural editing and language editing), I am experienced and knowledgeable, with an eye for details. I have the tenacity and predilection to proofread and edit books (fiction and non-fiction), magazines, websites, as well as publications aimed at special audience such as academic writing journals or business reports. With a PhD in English as well as years of experience in curriculum design and teaching writing at various levels, I am skilled and knowledgeable in all types of proofreading and editing tasks. When it comes to editing and proofreading, I make sure that: The text is free of errors like typos, misspellings, grammatical mistakes, and punctuation errors. The content is engaging and readable to the readers’ retina. Style and tone is correct. Everything in the text conforms to the acceptable editing standards. You can fully count on me, and I am looking forward to working with you. Thanks
$160 USD in 6 days
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Hi, We went through your project description and it seems like our team is a great fit for this job. We are an expert team which have many years of experience on Copywriting, Proofreading, Editing, English (US) Translator, Content Writing, English Grammar, Copy Editing, Writing Lets connect in chat so that We discuss further. Thank You
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I hope you are having a nice day. Over 8+ year of experince in this field, I have been refining manuscripts with a strong focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity, and overall narrative flow. I specialize in careful, human-level editing that goes beyond automated tools tightening sentences, improving word choice, and ensuring consistency in tone while preserving the author’s voice. ""I am based in Canada and fully meet your location requirement"". My expertise includes developmental line editing, grammar and punctuation accuracy, flow and readability improvement, consistency and style checks, manual quality assurance review. You can view my previous work and client reviews here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/adnank30 I take a meticulous, chapter-by-chapter approach to ensure nothing slips through, especially in longer works like a 16k-word book. You can expect clean, polished prose, tracked changes for full transparency, and clear communication throughout the process. I would be glad to review your manuscript and deliver a publication-ready final version. Regards Adnan
$320 USD in 7 days
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Hi There, I hope this message finds you well. I have carefully reviewed your project description and am confident that my expertise in editing and proofreading aligns perfectly with your needs. With a strong background in fine-tuning text for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow, I can help enhance your 16k-word book to ensure it is polished and ready for publication. Before we proceed, I would appreciate the opportunity to ask a couple of questions: 1) Do you have a specific deadline for the completion of this project? 2) Are there any particular style guides or preferences you would like me to follow? Why Choose Me? - 250+ large projects completed - No negative feedback in 5+ years - 5-star ratings on the latest 100+ projects Availability: 9 AM - 9 PM Eastern Time (Full-time freelancer) Let's discuss your project further, and I can send you samples of my previous editing work. Best regards, Syeda Yusra Zubair
$170 USD in 7 days
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Hi, my name is Miguel. I saw your offer about proofreading a book of over 16000 words and I want to make a bid. I've about 14 years of working experience as an English proofreader. I can look for any grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos or any other types of writing mistakes that might still remain on your book and clean each of them without any difficulties. If you need to discuss anything about your project with me, we can talk through the chat.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I'm Herman Johan du Plessis and I offer expert proofreading services. With meticulous attention to detail, I'll ensure your 16k-word book shines with polished grammar, punctuation, and flow. Let me strengthen your text by perfecting word choice, tightening sentences, and catching any subtle errors that automated spell-checkers may overlook. Trust my skills to enhance your book's readability and impact. Let's bring your words to life. Contact me today for quality proofreading from a professional you can rely on.
$150 USD in 14 days
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Hi There, I see you're looking for someone to proofread your 16k-word book, paying careful attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow. I can help with that! My approach involves a thorough review of your text to ensure that every sentence flows well and every word is precisely chosen. I'll catch any errors that automated tools might miss, making sure your writing is polished and clear. With my background in editing and proofreading, I’ve worked on various projects, helping authors refine their work to resonate better with readers. I'm detail-oriented and enjoy enhancing the overall quality of written content. What aspects of the book are you most concerned about in terms of flow and word choice? Best regards,
$100 USD in 3 days
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Hello dear, I am fluent in English and can help you with reviewing your book and giving more feedback, and I do this in the shortest possible time
$150 USD in 4 days
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Hello, I have read your description and want to say that it directly aligns to my abilities of proofreading since I am certified of DET test and would love to read English passages. This passion made me be a good reader and so I'm a good proofreader. I will help you work on this project and am committed to bring signifiable contributions. thank you for your consideration and waiting for your response. Best regards, Ahmad Belal Hamid
$140 USD in 7 days
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I'm very interested and passionate to do this work Though I'm very good in that too. Further if your ready to hire an Indian freelancer guy, then definitely I'm ready to do your work
$140 USD in 7 days
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$140 USD in 7 days
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"Dear Client, I understand you are looking for meticulous proofreading for your 16k-word book with a focus on grammar, punctuation, and overall flow. While I am based in Cambodia, my command of US English is at a professional, native-equivalent level. I specialize in fine-tuning word choices and tightening sentence structures to ensure a polished final result. I have a keen eye for catching errors that automated tools miss. I am ready to provide a sample edit to demonstrate my expertise. Let’s make your book perfect together!"
$120 USD in 5 days
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I am an English teacher and public speaker. I proofread all my students works, and read literally dozens of books a year, as well as voice them for audiobooks, so I work closely with every field you need.
$200 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’d love to help you polish your 16k-word book and bring out its best version. I have a strong eye for detail and a natural feel for language, which helps me refine grammar, punctuation, flow, and word choice without disturbing your original voice, even though I’m not based in your preferred countries, you can absolutely count on authenticity of my finished work. I’ll carefully: • Smooth out sentence flow • Improve clarity and readability • Fine-tune word choices • Catch subtle errors that automated tools often miss • Provide complete and strict confidentiality of your manuscript!! My goal is simple: to make your writing clear, natural, and enjoyable to read while staying true to your style. I work carefully, communicate clearly, and always deliver on time. I’d be happy to edit a short sample so you can judge my approach. Looking forward to working with you.
$90 USD in 5 days
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As an educator, I’m used to editing and grading work done by people from a wide range of experience levels, meaning I am an efficient choice for this task. My experience working for my current company has had me edit English proficiency tests, event speeches, text books, and all manner of educational content; meaning I’m the experienced choice for this task. I believe these two points mean I am the best choice for this task. Thank you.
$200 USD in 7 days
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I’d be happy to help you fine-tune your 16,000-word manuscript. I specialize in line editing and copyediting, with careful attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence clarity, and overall flow—going beyond what automated tools can catch. Your text is already complete, so my focus will be on: Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling Improving word choice and tightening sentences Enhancing readability and flow while preserving your unique voice Catching subtle errors that spell-checkers often miss I can deliver clean, polished content with tracked changes, so you can review every edit easily. I’m also happy to provide a free sample edit (500–1,000 words) before starting, if you’d like. Looking forward to working with you. Best regards, Mohsin Iqbal
$140 USD in 10 days
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Hi ...I can check those grammar, punctuation, spellings and I'll correct if their would any grammatical mistakes...and I' ve the experience of 8 years of correcting grammatical mistakes and spellings errors and I can translate your project in English (US) ENGLISH (UK) ETC and I can edit your project as per your demand ...
$140 USD in 7 days
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I’m from the United Kingdom and I can edit your 16,000-word book to a very high standard. I’ll carefully review grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall flow, refine word choice, tighten sentences, and catch details that automated spell-checkers often miss. I’ll ensure the text reads smoothly and professionally in British English.
$120 USD in 7 days
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As a student with a passion for writing,I specialize in catching the invisible"errors the dangling modifiers, the inconsistent tenses, and the repetitive rhythms that AI misses. I’ll provide you with a clean, ready-to-publish version and a tracked changes copy so you can see exactly how we elevated the text.
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