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I have a completed short story in English—about 4,500 words of contemporary, character-driven fiction—that now needs a meticulous final pass. The narrative voice and structure are set; what I require is a sharp eye to catch every comma splice, mis-used semicolon, and stray typo so the prose reads flawlessly. Your task is straightforward: work through the manuscript line by line, fix grammar, punctuation, basic spelling, and any word-choice slips that interrupt clarity. Flow, plot, and character arcs are already locked; please keep revisions limited to technical correctness unless you spot an obvious error that would jar a reader. Deliverables • A Word file (.docx) with Track Changes on, showing every correction • A clean version for easy reading I will review and accept the job once both files are returned and all marked changes address grammar and punctuation consistently throughout the piece.
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Hello, I can give your 4,500-word short story a meticulous final proofreading pass while preserving the established voice, structure, plot, and character arcs. I’ll work line by line to correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, comma splices, incorrect semicolons, and word-choice issues that affect clarity. I’ll keep edits strictly focused on technical correctness unless there is an obvious error that would distract the reader. You’ll receive two Word files: one with Track Changes showing every correction and one clean, final-reading version. I’ll also maintain consistency throughout the manuscript so the corrections feel polished without making the writing sound rewritten or over-edited. Best Regards, Abhijeet
₹750 INR in 40 days
7.9
7.9

Hello, With 15+ years of experience in content writing and editing, I specialize in proofreading fiction, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence-level clarity while preserving the author’s original voice. I’ll share relevant editing work in one-to-one live chat. I’ll proofread your 4,500-word short story line by line, correcting comma splices, semicolon usage, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and distracting word-choice errors without altering the narrative voice, plot, structure, or character arcs. I’ll provide a Word file with Track Changes showing every correction and a clean final version for easy reading. Let’s connect on chat to discuss your manuscript, preferred editing conventions, and any specific style requirements. I can review the document carefully and ensure corrections remain focused on technical accuracy and consistency throughout. Regards, Jyoti
₹750 INR in 40 days
6.9
6.9

o I can handle your project on proofread of the 4,500-word contemporary short story, focusing strictly on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and structure, plot, and character arcs. I’ll carefully check comma splices, semicolon usage, sentence clarity, typos, and consistency without unnecessary rewriting. Also expert in using professional terminologies, vocabulary as per the given subject. o I read your project description and I am sure that I can handle your project. o Expert in correcting spellings as per the country requirement, o Expert in formatting, clearing plagiarism, edits, rewrites, paraphrasing o Also an expert in Research writing, research reports, essays and advance essays, dissertations. o Your project will be delivered on time with high standard. o Expert in in all referencing styles (APA/ Harvard / IEEE formatted.). o 100 % Assurance on zero percent plagiarism. o TURNITIN / COPYSCAPE plagiarism report will be provided along with completed work o Assistance will be provided with number of clarifications until client satisfaction Please connect in chat for more discussion, Regards, Jaya
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
5.5
5.5

Hello, your brief is clear: a careful technical proofread of the 4,500-word story while preserving the voice, plot and structure. I can check grammar, punctuation, spelling, comma splices, semicolon use and clarity-related word choices, while respecting intentional dialogue and stylistic fragments. Any ambiguous change would be raised in a comment rather than silently rewriting your meaning. My background includes professional editing and research writing, and my portfolio has an Academic Manuscript Editing sample demonstrating a structured review approach. I hold a PhD in Public Health and have a 5-star Freelancer rating. You would receive both requested Word files: one showing every correction with Track Changes and one clean reading copy. I would finish with a consistency pass for spelling conventions, dialogue punctuation and repeated terms. My rate is ₹1,000/hour, with an initial five-hour cap; I would confirm the estimate after reviewing the manuscript and seek agreement before any additional hours. I propose delivery within three days of receiving the file and an agreed, funded milestone. Do you prefer British or American English? Best regards, Irfan
₹1,000 INR in 5 days
2.7
2.7

I can proofread the entire manuscript line by line and deliver both the Track Changes version and a clean Word copy ready for publication. I’ll check grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos, consistency between chapters and anything that affects the flow of the fiction, while making sure the author’s existing voice stays intact. I’m comfortable working in Word with Track Changes, so every correction will be visible and easy to review. I’ll also do a final consistency pass after the line by line edit rather than treating the manuscript as a simple spell check. My background includes fiction and character driven writing, so I understand that fiction proofreading requires attention to voice, dialogue and continuity as well as technical correctness. I’d just like to know the manuscript’s approximate word count/page count and required turnaround before starting, since the project range is quite broad.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
1.6
1.6

I DON'T COMPETE ON PRICE. I COMPETE ON RESULTS. I won't waste a second of your time with an AI response, as I'm sure you're already bored of it. So lets talk with facts, actions and implementation. I help authors ensure their narratives shine by providing meticulous proofreading services tailored to their unique voice and structure. Your project requires a sharp focus on grammar, punctuation, and clarity, ensuring every detail is polished without altering your established flow or character arcs. With extensive experience in proofreading fiction, I excel at identifying and correcting comma splices, misused semicolons, and typos. My goal is to help your story read flawlessly while preserving your voice. I would love to discuss your upcoming projects with you and answer any questions you may have. Kind Regards, Stacey
₹750 INR in 14 days
0.0
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Your 4,500-word story gets a line-by-line pass for grammar, punctuation and typos, with the plot, flow and character work left exactly as you set them. Two things I hold to. I touch technical correctness only, so comma splices, misused semicolons and word-choice slips get fixed while your narrative voice stays untouched. And the corrections come back as real Word Track Changes, each edit carrying author and date, not text I have highlighted by hand, so you accept or reject every one in a click. You get the tracked file and a clean reading copy, both. Free sample first: send me the manuscript and I will return the first 500 words fully marked up, so you see exactly how I edit before you commit. No cost. One question: US or UK conventions for punctuation, quotation marks and the serial comma? That keeps the whole pass consistent.
₹1,250 INR in 2 days
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Hello, I’d be happy to proofread your 4,500-word short story and give it a meticulous final pass. I’ll review the manuscript line by line, correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, typos, comma splices, semicolon usage, and any word-choice issues that affect clarity. I understand that the narrative voice, structure, plot, and character arcs are already set, so I’ll preserve your style and limit revisions to technical corrections unless there’s an obvious error that could distract the reader. I’ll provide both requested deliverables: a Word document with Track Changes showing every correction and a clean, polished version for easy reading. I can complete the entire project within 2 days and am ready to start immediately. Best regards
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can do the grammar and punctuation pass on your 4,500-word short story and return both files the same day. How I will do it (with Cursor AI): - I use Cursor AI to check the manuscript line by line for comma splices, semicolon misuse, spelling, and small word-choice slips that hurt clarity. - I then read it through so voice and structure stay locked. I will not change plot or character — only technical correctness. - Deliverables: (1) .docx with Track Changes on, (2) a clean reading copy. Time: - About 1–2 hours of focused work. Delivery: within 1 day of receiving the file (usually much sooner). Rate: ₹2,100/hr (about US$25). For 4,500 words this should be a short engagement, not a multi-day job. Please send the story in Word or Google Docs and I can start immediately. Jothiraj (Chennai)
₹1,000 INR in 1 day
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The final pass of your short story deserves meticulous attention, and I can help ensure it reads flawlessly. I've recently proofread several fiction pieces, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and clarity, so I'm familiar with the nuances that can elevate your narrative. I understand you need a Word file with Track Changes enabled to highlight corrections, along with a clean version for easy reading. My approach prioritizes technical correctness while respecting the established voice and structure of your story. Working together will be straightforward, as I value clear communication and reliability. I aim to support your vision and enhance the reader's experience without altering your original intent. What specific timeline do you have in mind for the completion of this proofreading? If you don’t choose my services, at least you’ll benefit from a free consultation on the editing process. Regards Leon B.
₹750 INR in 7 days
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Hi, You need your 4,500-word short story given a final technical pass, with every comma splice, misused semicolon, typo and word-choice slip fixed in Track Changes, while your voice, flow and plot stay exactly as they are. How we'd do it: 1. Read the whole story once before editing, noting your spelling convention, character names and any deliberate stylistic choices, so corrections stay consistent from first page to last. 2. Work line by line: grammar, punctuation, spelling and only the word-choice slips that would jar a reader. 3. Anything that may be intentional (dialogue fragments, rhythm, dialect) is left as a Word comment for you, not changed. 4. Do a final careful read-through, then deliver the .docx with Track Changes and a clean copy. Rate: INR 1,000/hr, estimated 3 hours and capped at 4 hours (INR 4,000 maximum) for the full 4,500 words, both files included. Delivery: within 2 days of receiving the file, with 2 free revision rounds. Work starts once the milestone is funded. We are Octohands, a small studio with mechanical engineering, automation & control, design and finance roles. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/a29468789 Question: should we follow UK or US spelling and punctuation conventions?
₹1,000 INR in 4 days
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