I will professionally edit and proofread your childrens book

4.9
4.9

United Kingdom

I speak English

28 orders completed

Gig Summary

Creative writer, editor, proofreader, typesetter, and PhD researcher

I am an experienced writer, editor, and proofreader currently undertaking a PhD in English at Royal Holloway, University of London. With extensive expertise across all forms and genres of prose, poetr...

Level 1

Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

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About this Gig

With years of freelance editing experience under my belt, and in the middle of obtaining my PhD in English/Creative Writing, I am offering my expertise and creativity to assist you in pushing your children's novels to the highest quality possible.


Each Package Contains The Following:

  • A detailed feedback sheet;
  • An edited draft of the manuscript, provided with the Tracked Changes and Comments visible.


Basic (Proofread):

  • A proofread pass, checking for typos, unnecessary repetition, formatting issues, and other small errors.


Standard (Copy Edit):

  • Elimination of redundancies, repetition, overused cliches, superfluous sentences;
  • Improvements to tension, tone, clarity, and flow;
  • Checking consistencies in specific spelling (i.e. characters, places, concepts);


Premium (Full Edit):

  • Developmental edit;
  • Improving/refining the structure of the manuscript;
  • Elimination of redundancies, repetition, overused cliches, superfluous sentences;
  • Improvements to tension, tone, clarity, and flow;
  • Improvements to word choices, verbiage, and syntax;
  • Sample rewrites to help guide the above and associated feedback;
  • Dialogue pass to ensure consistency in characterisation and tone

Language:

English

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Children’s books

Comic book

Education

Style guide:

Other

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

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21 reviews for this Gig
4.9

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    gracemorelos

    Repeat Client

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    Indonesia

    4.7

    I really appreciate working with Daniel. He's very quick to respond to my questions and he completed my request much faster than I anticipated. His revisions were detailed and helpful. I also appreciated his feedback and how he provided direction to where and how I could potentially expand my story....

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

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  • G

    gracemorelos

    Repeat Client

    ID

    Indonesia

    5

    Daniel is an amazing editor to work with! He has edited 3 of my stories so far and I have been very happy with his work and feedback on each piece. He communicates efficiently and proactively. I also appreciate that he seeks feedback and refines his approach in the second project. I highly recommnd his...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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  • J

    julsbro

    US

    United States

    5

    Excellent editor. Thoughtful, responsive, and easy to work with. He provided careful edits, explained his reasoning when needed, and respected the original voice of the story while improving the English. Highly recommended.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    shantwilight

    Repeat Client

    SG

    Singapore

    4

    His feedback was constructive, and the project was completed within the expected time frame

    Up to $50

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

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  • S
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    sallieforth

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Wonderful to work with Dan again. Highly recommended.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

21 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(20)
(1)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • G

    gracemorelos

    Repeat Client

    ID

    Indonesia

    4.7

    I really appreciate working with Daniel. He's very quick to respond to my questions and he completed my request much faster than I anticipated. His revisions were detailed and helpful. I also appreciated his feedback and how he provided direction to where and how I could potentially expand my story....

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gracemorelos

    Repeat Client

    ID

    Indonesia

    5

    Daniel is an amazing editor to work with! He has edited 3 of my stories so far and I have been very happy with his work and feedback on each piece. He communicates efficiently and proactively. I also appreciate that he seeks feedback and refines his approach in the second project. I highly recommnd his...

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J

    julsbro

    US

    United States

    5

    Excellent editor. Thoughtful, responsive, and easy to work with. He provided careful edits, explained his reasoning when needed, and respected the original voice of the story while improving the English. Highly recommended.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    shantwilight

    Repeat Client

    SG

    Singapore

    4

    His feedback was constructive, and the project was completed within the expected time frame

    Up to $50

    Price

    1 day

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S
    image-docs

    sallieforth

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    Wonderful to work with Dan again. Highly recommended.

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No