US English “Naturalness” Check + Minimal Edits (Marketing Services)
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
**Work size (for pricing clarity)**
To help you estimate the scope, the text for this task is approximately:
* Characters (with spaces): **8108**
* Words: **1364**
* Characters (no spaces): **6609**
It’s a quick read (a few minutes). I’m mainly looking for a natural US-English check + light edits, not a full rewrite.
**Honesty note (important)**
I’m asking multiple editors for independent feedback. If the text is already strong, it’s totally fine to say: **“Mostly natural — only minor tweaks needed”** (or **“No changes needed”**). Please don’t manufacture issues to justify a bigger rewrite. Clear, honest feedback = more texts to review and potentially larger work later.
**Who I’m looking for**
* US English (native-level), currently based in the US.
* Experience editing **marketing / advertising / lead generation / agency / consulting** content (service businesses).
* Strong “sounds natural” instinct (not just grammar).
* **Please do not apply if your background is only lifestyle/recipes/product descriptions — I need marketing services editing experience.**
**Budget / time (pricing request)**
Please quote your rate specifically for **read-through + light edits** (copy editing / proofreading / line edits).
I’m **not** looking for full copywriting or a full rewrite here, so the pricing should reflect a smaller, lighter task.
If we work well, I have more pages/emails to review (and potentially larger work later).
**Project overview**
I have English texts used in a marketing funnel (website page + email + my app). I’m not looking for a rewrite or rebranding.
I need a US English copy editor to confirm whether the text sounds natural to a US reader and to make minimal, high-impact wording fixes where needed.
**Your task (please read carefully)**
1. Read the text and answer in **4–6 sentences**:
* What is the service?
* Who is it for?
* What is the next step (CTA)?
This is to confirm the message is clear.
2. “Native-sound” check: identify issues that signal non-native writing, for example:
* unnatural phrasing / collocations
* awkward prepositions/articles
* overly formal or “robotic” tone
* repetitive wording / filler
* unnatural transitions between sentences
*(Keep it short: list the top **8–15** issues max.)*
3. Make **minimal edits only** (do **not** rewrite from scratch):
* Replace words/phrases, tighten sentences, keep meaning.
* If a sentence is fine, leave it.
* Keep my structure and logic.
**Deliverables**
* A short clarity summary (4–6 sentences).
* A bullet list of the main “non-native signals” you noticed (8–15 bullets max).
* Edited text in **Google Docs “suggesting mode”** OR a clear **Before → After** format.
* Optional: 3–5 quick style notes (consistency rules like “use X instead of Y”).
**Not in scope**
* No SEO rewrite, no full rebranding, no “copywriting from scratch”.
* No changing the offer or business logic.
* No adding new sections unless I ask.
**To apply (anti-template filter)**
Start your proposal with: **“I READ THE INSTRUCTIONS”**
Then answer:
1. What types of marketing/agency texts have you edited before? (1–2 short examples)
2. What do you usually fix first when text feels “non-native”?
3. What is your price for **this specific task** (read-through + light edits only)?
To help you estimate the scope, the text for this task is approximately:
* Characters (with spaces): **8108**
* Words: **1364**
* Characters (no spaces): **6609**
It’s a quick read (a few minutes). I’m mainly looking for a natural US-English check + light edits, not a full rewrite.
**Honesty note (important)**
I’m asking multiple editors for independent feedback. If the text is already strong, it’s totally fine to say: **“Mostly natural — only minor tweaks needed”** (or **“No changes needed”**). Please don’t manufacture issues to justify a bigger rewrite. Clear, honest feedback = more texts to review and potentially larger work later.
**Who I’m looking for**
* US English (native-level), currently based in the US.
* Experience editing **marketing / advertising / lead generation / agency / consulting** content (service businesses).
* Strong “sounds natural” instinct (not just grammar).
* **Please do not apply if your background is only lifestyle/recipes/product descriptions — I need marketing services editing experience.**
**Budget / time (pricing request)**
Please quote your rate specifically for **read-through + light edits** (copy editing / proofreading / line edits).
I’m **not** looking for full copywriting or a full rewrite here, so the pricing should reflect a smaller, lighter task.
If we work well, I have more pages/emails to review (and potentially larger work later).
**Project overview**
I have English texts used in a marketing funnel (website page + email + my app). I’m not looking for a rewrite or rebranding.
I need a US English copy editor to confirm whether the text sounds natural to a US reader and to make minimal, high-impact wording fixes where needed.
**Your task (please read carefully)**
1. Read the text and answer in **4–6 sentences**:
* What is the service?
* Who is it for?
* What is the next step (CTA)?
This is to confirm the message is clear.
2. “Native-sound” check: identify issues that signal non-native writing, for example:
* unnatural phrasing / collocations
* awkward prepositions/articles
* overly formal or “robotic” tone
* repetitive wording / filler
* unnatural transitions between sentences
*(Keep it short: list the top **8–15** issues max.)*
3. Make **minimal edits only** (do **not** rewrite from scratch):
* Replace words/phrases, tighten sentences, keep meaning.
* If a sentence is fine, leave it.
* Keep my structure and logic.
**Deliverables**
* A short clarity summary (4–6 sentences).
* A bullet list of the main “non-native signals” you noticed (8–15 bullets max).
* Edited text in **Google Docs “suggesting mode”** OR a clear **Before → After** format.
* Optional: 3–5 quick style notes (consistency rules like “use X instead of Y”).
**Not in scope**
* No SEO rewrite, no full rebranding, no “copywriting from scratch”.
* No changing the offer or business logic.
* No adding new sections unless I ask.
**To apply (anti-template filter)**
Start your proposal with: **“I READ THE INSTRUCTIONS”**
Then answer:
1. What types of marketing/agency texts have you edited before? (1–2 short examples)
2. What do you usually fix first when text feels “non-native”?
3. What is your price for **this specific task** (read-through + light edits only)?