Free proofreading!

lynnc1265 · 03-05-2011, 07:48 PM

Hi all!
I am a copyeditor/proofreader in the process of expanding my resume. I would like to add to my experience. I will proofread a chapter of anything that you are writing at no charge. Materials should be no shorter than ten pages and not longer than fifty. I will return pages to you with corrections in MS Word, tracking changes. I am not a writer, and I will not plagiarize your work or share it with anyone else. This is copyediting or proofreading only. Please specify your preference. I'm interested in all budding and new authors of all genres and platforms (hard copy, ebooks, etc.), as well as established writers of any genre. Any assistance I can provide you would also help me.

ASparrow · 03-06-2011, 10:19 AM

Sounds great. How do we get the materials to you?

lynnc1265 · 03-06-2011, 12:20 PM

Send me a pm and I'll give you my email address. If you know of anyone also looking for a beta reader, I'd be interested in that, too.

ASparrow · 03-07-2011, 09:22 AM

In case you need more business, I recommend posting here as well:

http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/board,60.0.html

lynnc1265 · 03-07-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks, AS. Done! I'm still working on your manuscript - my MS Word problem, not your writing. I'm quite impressed so far!

mr ploppy · 03-08-2011, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynnc1265

Send me a pm and I'll give you my email address. If you know of anyone also looking for a beta reader, I'd be interested in that, too.

I am, as long as you don't mind lots of violence and swearing. It would be useful to know which words or phrases don't make any sense from an American perspective so that I can included a glossary.

lynnc1265 · 03-08-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr ploppy

I am, as long as you don't mind lots of violence and swearing. It would be useful to know which words or phrases don't make any sense from an American perspective so that I can included a glossary.

mrploppy (great name, by the way),
I haven't gotten anything from you, in case you sent something. I can deal with violence and swearing - I'm a crime/mystery/thriller fan. James Patterson, Jeffry Deaver, Lee Child, Vince Flynn - I'm in! A Brit take - throw it at me! I'm game!

Regards,
Lynn

03-05-2011, 07:48 PM	#1
lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Free proofreading! Hi all! I am a copyeditor/proofreader in the process of expanding my resume. I would like to add to my experience. I will proofread a chapter of anything that you are writing at no charge. Materials should be no shorter than ten pages and not longer than fifty. I will return pages to you with corrections in MS Word, tracking changes. I am not a writer, and I will not plagiarize your work or share it with anyone else. This is copyediting or proofreading only. Please specify your preference. I'm interested in all budding and new authors of all genres and platforms (hard copy, ebooks, etc.), as well as established writers of any genre. Any assistance I can provide you would also help me. Last edited by lynnc1265; 03-10-2011 at 09:56 PM. Reason: clarification

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03-06-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
ASparrow Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 600000 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston Device: Palm TX	Sounds great. How do we get the materials to you?

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lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Send me a pm and I'll give you my email address. If you know of anyone also looking for a beta reader, I'd be interested in that, too.

03-07-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
ASparrow Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 600000 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston Device: Palm TX	In case you need more business, I recommend posting here as well: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/board,60.0.html

03-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#5
lynnc1265 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Device: Sony Reader PRS-300	Thanks, AS. Done! I'm still working on your manuscript - my MS Word problem, not your writing. I'm quite impressed so far!