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RE-WRITE MY CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM RHYMING PROSE TO NONE RHYMING PROSE

min R400 ZAR / hour

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I am looking for someone to re-write my children's story called the The Curious Mind of Petula Primrose. I am an Illustrator, but was extremely passionate about this particular story (questioning the world around us), so I wrote and illustrated it myself. I have got quite a bit of feedback about the story and what could be fixed. It currently rhymes and it has been suggested that it would be better in non-rhyming prose. I am however really struggling to re-write it / adjust it, and not sure how to go about it. I would love if somebody could re-write it for me in a way that makes it better / adds to it, and to the illustrations. I have attached the illustrated story and the documents with notes and suggestions that I have received from other editors.
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31 freelancers are bidding on average R451 ZAR/time for this job
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Dear Friend, I would be glad to rewrite your children's book. I am a seasoned writer and have written more than 100 books. When we write long fiction and get caught up in our stories—the plot, the characterization, the zillions of choices we must make to create a cohesive and entertaining book—we sometimes forget about the flourishes, the little touches that could make our writing move beyond the pedestrian and into the remarkable. We can introduce new words, certainly, to add a different flavor. But we can also add different combinations of words, phrases that take the writing to a different place. Not necessarily to a different competency level, as if we’re saying one style is better than another. But to a different emotional level, a place where the words are more than functional and dependable. A place where they are also beautiful or exotic. Or maybe simply unexpected. Arresting. Inspired Perhaps I can help you with that? Share your ideas with me. After all, it is your book. Thanks in advance! Zack Khan
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Hello. A seasoned and expert ghost writer, I have authored several articles and books. I do ghostwriting because as a freelancer I would rather write about anonymously developing various experiences and skills. I will adapt and write the chapter as requested and I have no problems with transferring copyright information to you, with adequate compensation. Regards
R470 ZAR om 40 dager
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Converting from poetry to prose is something new I believe I would be very good at. What is your target age group? Is there a deadline imposed on you? Please let me discuss this with you. The bid is hourly, so I would suggest either a set project fee, or put a cap on total expenditure. I have just finished editing a short novel, and would like very much to see what I can do with you. I hope my not being a lady doesn't preclude me from consideration. Like my father, I am adept at bringing my syntax to the level of the reader/listener. This project is something I really want to do. I have edited, proofread, and written novels, academic papers, non-fiction books, letters of intent, masters’ theses, dissertations, letters of admission/application, and speeches; all to the satisfaction of my clients. I am very interested in your project. I hope you choose to discuss it with me. Thank you for any consideration.
R470 ZAR om 40 dager
4,7 (80 omtaler)
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I saw the attached docs. I'm definitely pro-rhyming. Think that's the best way to ensure lekker results. Cheers!
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Hello, I understand that a copy and paste article may need to undergo several modifications for it to pass copyscape. I will modify, edit proofread and re-write the article to meet the required specifications. I will also seek to correct grammar errors and overall try to refine the English language. Regards, Garon Helton
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4,7 (111 omtaler)
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Greetings! If you are looking for simple regurgitated material please do not select me for the job. I am a professional. I do high level, top of the line writing with excellent grammar. If I am given a reasonable time-frame for completion, I'll get it done. I am also an author of many non-fiction books so I am not new to writing, rewriting, editing, and proofreading material. If I can be of value, please don't hesitate to select me. Thanks Faiza Gull
R470 ZAR om 40 dager
4,8 (150 omtaler)
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Good day, Please accept my bid for this project.I have experience in re-writes and my clients are always happy with my work. I Re-Write with excellent comprehension skills and I deliver grammatically correct, error-free and copyscape proofed work. Let's get to work! Please consider my bid for this project and for more contact me via message here,for more check my profile for reviews and skillset....
R470 ZAR om 40 dager
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What a fun project you've posted! My name is Jackie, and I would love to work with you to rewrite The Curious Mind of Petula Primrose. I've read through several pages of the text, read the editors' comments, and taken a look at the amazing illustrations. I have some ideas already about how to make your story shine with non-rhyming prose. I'm a native English speaker with impeccable grammar skills. Perfect prose is my passion--I have copy-edited and line-edited five novels, a self-help book, a children's book, an academic journal article, and several newspaper/magazine articles and business publications. I am currently a writer and staff copy editor with three local publications in my city, and I have worked as a newspaper journalist and editor. My BA is in English with a concentration in creative writing. I have samples of my prior work available in the Portfolio section of my Freelancer profile, and will happily provide references upon request. I look forward to hearing from you!
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I taught children ages 5-12 for 4 years, and I've been writing for 10+ years. This combination makes me the perfect writer for your charming story. I agree with the idea that this will sound better in narrative prose, and I'd love to work with you on it. Please see my reviews here, and you'll notice that my employers love working with me-- I think you will too! My process is: 1. I complete a clean first draft for your review. 2. Using your feedback (if you have any for me), I'll polish that draft into a final manuscript. Most of my employers are very pleased with my first effort and only have one or two comments. Please do reach out through chat so we can discuss this project further! I'd also be happy to do a sample edit on a small portion of the story, if you would like that. I look forward to speaking with you! Sincerely, Anna
R400 ZAR om 10 dager
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Hi there! I'd like to offer my ghostwriting skills. I've been a writer for about 10 years and completed various ghostwriting projects from fiction and non-fiction to proofreading, editing and structuring for the publication. My "philosophy" is creating 3-dimensional characters that can become independent after you create them and they will develop the story by themselves possessing their own motives, wishes, dreams, habits, and personalities. And I'm just recording all their actions, dialogues and behavior. I believe that the best story/novel is when a reader feels that characters act following their own will, no matter how contradictory it may sound, and not act following the author's needs and wishes. For example (Uhm... I need to make my story more dramatic. How can I do it? Ok, I will kill one of the secondary characters. But how? Ok, it can be a car crash) And that's it, the author doesn't even bother to make it real or to make this death fit the flow and story. I don't want to be such an author. And therefore I believe that I can make your character even more alive and I'd like to add more characters and situations in it and show her curiosity and learning process through solving and overcoming things, put more depth in the story and completely rewrite not only those yellow marked sentences but the whole story as it still feels like rhyming and poetic structure. I'd be glad if we could discuss more details in the chat about the budget and deadline. Thank you!
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Hi, I can do this work for you within your timelines. Can we discuss further on project details? Looking forward. Thanks & Regards, JSK
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Hello I was delighted to see your post, and am most interested in your story. I am a South African with a post-graduate degree from Wits University. I am an accomplished writer, screenwriter, poet and lyricist. Telling stories is what I do, and all my work is highly creative. I recently wrote a children's book for another on this website who, like you, wanted to illustrate their own story. You may see their review on my profile page. As a composer, I have a deep affinity for rhyme, and as an artist who cherishes good literature, a great love of prose. I should really love the opportunity to collaborate with you in crafting a work that does justice to your work - the book you most want to illustrate and produce. I confess to being excited at the prospect of working on your book. Those who seek and love life’s simple, true, deep wisdom’s tend to be drawn together. And what a gift Petula can make to the world! I am wholly willing to discuss and negotiate both fees and time frames. I truly hope to hear from you. Thank you for your consideration.
R400 ZAR om 20 dager
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Hello. My name is Luis Mariano. Writer and translator full-time. I have written poetry (sonnets and free verses), and prose (short stories, articles, essays and critical reviews). After reading your lovely book for children, I must tell you this: You should keep the rhyme. The children love that because it is an additional game. Do not destroy that charming literary resource that has been used for centuries, specialy in stories and songs devoted to our children. Regards
R444 ZAR om 40 dager
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As a professional writer and published author myself, I am aware of how much an individual's career can be harmed by a single badly written piece. This is why I only deliver work that I would be satisfied with having published under my own name. I have over 10 years of experience with a variety of writing styles and currently teach English composition classes at my local college. Although I seldom use freelancer.com and rely more heavily on industry connections and my own website, my 100% completion and satisfaction ratings on freelancer.com speak to my dedication to and thoroughness in each project I undertake. I am confident that you will be completely satisfied with the work I deliver. I have included a sample revision below to help you in making this difficult decision. Original: "Just the other day the sun was still bright, now the skies were cloudy, grey and white." Revised: Yesterday the sun shined brightly but today it hid behind the grey clouds **shone would be more common than shined here grammatically, but it is unlikely that a child would know that word
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Try something new
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I propose you share a small writeup or short story and have me edit it for you. If we arrive at a mutually agreeable respect for what the other does and then engage, it would be more fruitful. Relevant Skills and Experience With experience in writing both poetry and prose myself, I believe it will aid me in transposing one to the other.
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Hello, I am very good at converting prose to verse and vice versa. As a sample, I've changed a bit of your first couple of stanzas: (Petula in Prose) They called her Curious Petula. Not curious as in “odd” but curious as in wondering about everything around her. She had an extraordinarily wondering mind. And as she wandered around, looking at her world, her mind wondered. So she could never understand why some of her friends thought of things as “boring.” When she was wondering about something she could never be bored! One morning she woke with the most extraordinary wondering and, as her dad entered to wish her good morning, exploded with the question; “How do I know I’m real and not just someone’s dream?” Dad was used to her odd questions so he just smiled and said, “Well that’s easy, if you can feel your heartbeat you’re real!” So Petula Primrose put her hand on her chest. Ba-bump. Ba-bump. Ba-bump. There was her heartbeat! Do get back if you need any clarification or want me to proceed in a particular direction.
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I question the world around us everyday of my life. I can tap into the core meaning behind the book and adjust your words accordingly.
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I feel that my background in teaching and Literature will really help me with this project. Teaching allows me to know how your book should be worded and adapted for children to easily understand. My background in both Writing and Literature means that I have the language skills that you need for someone to help adapt your work quickly, efficiently, and correctly.
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A proposal has not yet been provided
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