Human Polish for 300k-Word Novel -- 2
Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR
I have a 300,000-word manuscript that has already gone through an AI pass, yet it still reads a little mechanical in places. I now need an experienced editor to layer in a genuine human voice while preserving the formal tone I’m aiming for.
Your brief is three-fold: refine grammar and punctuation so everything is spotless, smooth out sentence structure for an unforced flow, and keep every character’s dialogue consistent with their established voice. Where you see fit, please correct issues directly; when a choice is subjective or might affect style or meaning, add a tracked-change comment so I can understand the rationale. In other words, I want a blend of decisive editing and collaborative feedback.
I’ll deliver the manuscript in Word and expect two files back:
• a clean version ready for layout
• a marked-up version with all changes tracked and comments visible
If you regularly work with large volumes, respect authorial tone, and can turn detailed edits within an agreed schedule, I’d love to see samples of similar long-form fiction you’ve polished.
Your brief is three-fold: refine grammar and punctuation so everything is spotless, smooth out sentence structure for an unforced flow, and keep every character’s dialogue consistent with their established voice. Where you see fit, please correct issues directly; when a choice is subjective or might affect style or meaning, add a tracked-change comment so I can understand the rationale. In other words, I want a blend of decisive editing and collaborative feedback.
I’ll deliver the manuscript in Word and expect two files back:
• a clean version ready for layout
• a marked-up version with all changes tracked and comments visible
If you regularly work with large volumes, respect authorial tone, and can turn detailed edits within an agreed schedule, I’d love to see samples of similar long-form fiction you’ve polished.