Nou It's very good at explaining the types of editing!

    I would like an editor. I'm writing a fantasy called "Mages of the North" and about to finish my first volume. It's a rare mixture of magic being used during the 17-18th century, which means a pre-American Revolution sort of time period.

    If anyone's interested, let's talk.

    • Nou replied to this.

      Dalton_Reutlinger

      First, figure out what type of editing you need: Copy, line, mechanical, substantive, developmental, manuscript, etc. Hopefully, its not editing you need, but simple proofreading.

      Second, go over your own work. Look at things more from a substantive editing point of view. Especially chapter 1. If I have to power my way through chapter 1 to get to the good stuff, that story will likely be dropped. If your chapter 1 isn't that good, you may have to rewrite a lot of your beginning/early chapter to get a good starting chapter 1. And even if we ignore the rampant witch hunts in the 17th-ish century, promises of a "rare" combination of "magic" and "17th-18th century" isn't enough to get me to power through a horrible start. Make sure you're building suspense properly, and going straight into [an] action.

      Third, use a grammar/spell checker.

      If you think you did all that, feel free to ping me with your chapter 1, 2, and/or 3.

        4 days later

        Hi! I need an editor, if anyone interested contact my discord _Sha#0285

        for grammar, typos and punctuation

        Nou you seemed one of the editor?
        or you are not?

          Please check my book first and tell me what you think of it.
          Then further discussion will take place in the future.

            Nou sorry for my low iq, but can you pls explain what is copy, line, mechanical, substantive, and those other things?

              Anyone in need of an editor? Message me your discord, I'll add you there and we'll talk.

                Alwan_ If I'm not wrong, Nou is an official editor contracted to webnovel.

                Was. Was an official editor. Haven't edited any other works in a loong time.

                qidian is his boss.

                No, think of it like freelancing also: I'm also a freelancer and picked up a gig via Qidian--only, it's at their rate. So kind of like Uber/AirBnB.

                  4 days later
                  a month later

                  Hi, guys! If you're looking to hire an editor with experience, feel free to add me on discord: kathie esgue#0077
                  Please note that I offer editing, copy editing, heavy editing, and proofreading services only.

                  Not sure which service is right for you?
                  You can use the following as reference:
                  a) If you’re looking for a thorough, critical, and in-depth review of your work that helps express your ideas in the simplest and crispest language, then choose editing.
                  b) If you’re looking for a simple language check where only minor polishing is needed, then choose copy editing.
                  c) If you’re work is a translated or transcribed content where no changes must be made to the voice and meaning, then choose heavy editing.
                  d) If you’re work has already been edited, and you only want a basic search for any typographical or minor text errors, then choose proofreading.

                  We can discuss any further questions on discord, so don't be shy and send your request.

                  CHZ I did a quick look at your synopsis and made a few edits. I'd like to send them over to you on discord, so please send me a request at kathie esgue#0077. Don't worry, it's completely free since I did it at my own expense.

                  • CHZ replied to this.

                    Hey guys
                    I see some of you are looking for editors and I'd be glad to help. I've edited alot of books so I have a pretty good amount of experience
                    Message me on discord: MzMysteryy#5189 or email me @mshaurithompson19@gmail.com
                    I offer editing, proofreading, line editing and copy editing at a low rate such as $1 per chapter or if you don't have it at the moment we could work something else out and I'd still be glad to help ya out. :))))

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