I need a fiction novel finishing and polishing
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Extra notes: I have written the first draft of a fiction novel. Unfortunately, due to new family and business developments I do not have time to finish this off. As something I have work on for the past 6 months, it is something I would like to see finished though.
I have a professional readers report which I completely agree and would like someone to take the book through at least the next draft by fulfilling all the recommendations in the report. On top of their recommendations for character and plot development, there is also the need for a complete copy edit to get rid of spelling and grammatical errors.
I would expect all the work to take the finished project from 40,000 words to between 60,000 and 70,000 words.
I can send the successful writer both the manuscript and readers report and can be available as much as possible to answer queries and approve changes/additions.
Darren A.
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Hi, Darren,
I have to agree that the bids you received for EUR 500 are FAR below even entry-level rates for this volume of work. The folks who sent them are certainly either A) inexperienced, B) desperate for work, or C) not native English speakers or residents of Western countries, meaning that they either must or can charge less. That's not an insult to them, but rather an observation of why their stated prices are so low.
Are you open to paying a higher rate for a skilled writer, or is your budget hard and fast?Darren A.25 Jan 2017I have not stated a budget! I merely stated below what some of the initial proposals were and that I could go higher for the right person.
Jennifer A.25 Jan 2017Sorry, Darren. I didn't mean to offend, but felt it was important to let you know that the initial proposals you received weren't indicative of market rates.
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Wanting someone to rewrite an entire novel, add 30,000 words, and have it be at a professional standard is worth an extra zero on your budget at a minimum. You won't get what you're looking for at that price range. Please consider increasing accordingly so that you can work with a writer who does your story justice.
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Any idea of available budget?
Darren A.24 Jan 2017Most of the proposals I have received so far have quoted between EUR 400 and EUR 500 which is acceptable. It is possible to go higher if needed for exactly the right person but obviously cost vs potential benefit of accepting a much higher quote would need to be justified in terms of notable experience on similar projects. I should of also added previously that I will want to include an NDA.
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Hi Darren, do you have a timescale please and a deadline? Regards Terry
Darren A.24 Jan 2017No, there is no set deadline. Whilst getting it finished is important, I would rather have it done to its full potential than quickly.
Terence N.24 Jan 2017Thanks - any rough info you can give about genre please? e.g. fantasy, thriller, comedy?