Comprehensive Editing and Challenging of Debut Novel
Budget: €750 – €1,500 EUR
Self-published author is looking for a proficient editor to collaborate on refining, challenging and elevating his debut English novel (copy, line, and content editing). Interested? Check the following attributes:
• Native English speaker (preferably with a solid educational background in English)
• Broad literary range: well-versed in various genres such as noir novels, hardboiled stories, detective novels, poetry, contemporary and classic literatur
• Appreciation of the nuances of art, literature and prose
• Direct and honest communication: straightforward and upfront approach, providing ruthless yet constructive feedback and criticism
• Willingness to engage in constructive debate: readiness to engage in discussions with the author challenging the distinction between mistakes and artistic liberties, style and essential rules
• Passionate about the craft: having fun reading captivating stories and excitement for the matter, ensuring the collaboration is not just another job
• Openness for trial collaboration: Willingness to undertake a test chapter to assess compatibility and establish solid foundation before finalizing an agreement
• Curiosity: interest in China and the turn of the millennia as well as detective stories
• Potential for a long-term partnership: Interest in cultivating a long-term collaborative relationship as there are several more novels in progress
• Candor: If you have an alternative perspective on the criteria above, we welcome your input and are willing to discuss
Sounds like you could be a fit or know someone who might? Let's work together to polish and perfect this manuscript into a fully realized work. We would love to get in touch. Looking forward to meeting you!
• Native English speaker (preferably with a solid educational background in English)
• Broad literary range: well-versed in various genres such as noir novels, hardboiled stories, detective novels, poetry, contemporary and classic literatur
• Appreciation of the nuances of art, literature and prose
• Direct and honest communication: straightforward and upfront approach, providing ruthless yet constructive feedback and criticism
• Willingness to engage in constructive debate: readiness to engage in discussions with the author challenging the distinction between mistakes and artistic liberties, style and essential rules
• Passionate about the craft: having fun reading captivating stories and excitement for the matter, ensuring the collaboration is not just another job
• Openness for trial collaboration: Willingness to undertake a test chapter to assess compatibility and establish solid foundation before finalizing an agreement
• Curiosity: interest in China and the turn of the millennia as well as detective stories
• Potential for a long-term partnership: Interest in cultivating a long-term collaborative relationship as there are several more novels in progress
• Candor: If you have an alternative perspective on the criteria above, we welcome your input and are willing to discuss
Sounds like you could be a fit or know someone who might? Let's work together to polish and perfect this manuscript into a fully realized work. We would love to get in touch. Looking forward to meeting you!