Literary proofreader
I am the author of a literary novel. And today I am looking for someone to be a literary editor and make light edits to my manuscript. This is a literary novel in the autofiction genre, written in a lively language without complex stylistic constructions. The volume is 90,000 words.
I am looking for someone who will not rewrite my text "to their liking," but will correct spelling and stylistic errors and add a fresh perspective to the plot. Perhaps, in some places, targeted literary correction will be needed. Overall, the situation is this: 80% of the text requires almost no intervention, while 20% consists of paragraphs where more detailed work may be necessary.
It is important for me to find someone who will feel my style. If you have any comments, please do suggest, I will add or revise everything myself. This is my final proofreading before submitting the manuscript to the publisher.
If you are interested in this offer, I will be waiting for a response with an estimated price. We can try a trial option: I will provide 3-4 pages for you to understand what you are working with, and based on that, we will agree on the final cost.
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32 Hello! My name is Tetiana, I am a journalist with over 15 years of experience. Since 2018, I have been working with book authors as an editor. Please send 3-4 pages of text, and I will respond whether I can help.
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222 Hello! I will be very pleased to work on your task. I guarantee proofreading of the text, correction of grammatical, spelling, and stylistic errors. If necessary, we can add depth to the content without losing your authenticity.
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202 Hello!
I am interested in your offer. I have previous experience in editing texts — I have no problems with punctuation and spelling. As an author, I understand very well how important it is to maintain one's style, so I will only correct grammatical errors. I am ready to complete a test task.
I look forward to collaborating!
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166 Good day, I would like to try to apply for this vacancy. I would be happy for the collaboration.
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199 Good day! I am interested in your offer.
I work with artistic texts and adhere to the principle of delicate editing — I do not rewrite the author “to fit myself,” but preserve the style, correcting spelling, punctuation, and enhancing the text where it is truly needed.
I can:
— do a complete proofreading of the text
— correct language and stylistic errors
— suggest targeted improvements without losing your authorial voice
… I am ready to complete a test task (3–4 pages) so that we can understand if we are a good fit for each other.
I have worked for a long time in a newspaper editorial office, doing proofreading. I also have similar experience working with a literary work, which you can review in my portfolio. I would be happy to collaborate!
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496 3 0 Good day
I was very interested in your offer - I love reading and working with texts, especially when the language is lively and not "overloaded."
I can calmly take a few pages as a trial, so you can see if my approach fits.
If you feel that we are comfortable working together - I would be happy to join in on the entire text)
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310 1 0 Hello! I have been working as a copywriter for about 14 years, including with authors whose books need editing. I will gladly help with your project! The estimated price is indicated for 90,000 words in 14-point Times New Roman font (about 200 pages).
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154 1 0 Good day! I am ready to perform with strict adherence to the terms of reference. I have a higher philological education and 7 years of teaching experience.
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802 4 0 Good day, Anastasia
I have familiarized myself with the fragments of the text, it is very interesting. Congratulations on this achievement that the novel is already written!
I can do light editing, without altering your style. We will definitely agree on any contentious points. In many cases, I believe that the author's mark and word always have the right to exist :)
We can agree on the price within 35-50 UAH per 1000 characters (I do full editing starting from 75 UAH). It is difficult to say exactly how many characters with spaces 90 thousand words have. We will also discuss and agree on the deadlines. Stay in touch!
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2944 222 0 Hello, Anastasia.
I offer my services. I will proofread the book for all types of errors according to the current spelling rules. I will add a "fresh" perspective on the plot. I treat the author's style and intonation very carefully. I do not change anything without consulting the author. I am ready to complete a test task. We can discuss the price and deadlines. Please reach out, I will be happy to collaborate.
I have reviewed the preface and the first chapter. If you are interested, I will send the edited file. (Only corrections of errors).
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443 5 0 Hello!
I do not have experience in editing books, but I have been working as a copywriter for over 3 years, so I can spot spelling and stylistic errors.
Thank you for the provided excerpt in the discussion. Based on it, I have created a small test task. This is approximately how I see the editing of the text of your novel.
In the link, you will find a Google document where I have described the main comments on the text in the comments.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bj-vXraFCNCATA-HHj-sQi5ooyagNxOyGxMyPJoMzHQ/edit?usp=sharing
I have indicated the approximate cost and deadlines, calculated based on the volume, in the bid. I am waiting for your feedback!
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122 Good day, I am interested in your project. I have been working with texts for over 3 years, engaged in editing, proofreading, and preparing materials for publication, so I consider myself sufficiently competent to carry out your project. I can check spelling, punctuation, and grammar, align the style, remove repetitions and inaccuracies, and generally prepare the text for printing. I carefully ensure not to break your authorial voice and to maintain the integrity of the topic. I have experience working with large volumes of text. I am always available, adhere to agreements and deadlines. I would be happy to work on your text and improve its spelling and grammatical aspects. If needed, I can perform a small test task to convince you of the quality of my work. I am interested in working on your book.
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66 I can take your novel to work on. I will proofread, correct mistakes, and highlight difficult places, but I will not touch the author's style, as you requested.
Send 3-4 pages for a test. I will make corrections, and you will see if it suits you. Then we will agree on the final price for the entire volume.
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3958 70 0 1 Good day!
I have extensive experience in writing, editing, and translating texts on various topics. You can view examples of completed projects and feedback on them in my profile, more in private messages.
Examples of similar completed projects:
https://freelancehunt.com/project/proofreading-editing-a-book/1608722.html
https://freelancehunt.com/project/professional-editor-before-publishing-a-book/1451046.html
https://freelancehunt.com/project/proofreading-ukrainian-translation-of-technical-video-audio/1492414.html
https://freelancehunt.com/project/editing-scripts-for-youtube-videos/1377800.html
… Available for work, ready to start immediately after discussing the details of cooperation.
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1068 10 0 Hello, Anastasia!
I will edit your novel: I will correct all types of mistakes, improve readability, point out noticed blunders, factual errors, and rough spots. I have extensive experience in editing and proofreading, particularly of books.
I can send more examples of my work besides those presented in the portfolio (Freelancehunt)
Interested? Feel free to ask clarifying questions.
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1611 35 1 3 Good day!
I am ready to start collaborating!
Experience in similar projects - yes.
*details in private*
Attention!
If I indicated in the total bid "1111" or "777", it means that I need more information to assess the project (also, deadlines may vary depending on the scope).
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8268 153 1 3 Good time of day! 🧡
I am ready to start working, I will be happy to help with minimal deadlines 😉
I have experience working on similar projects. 🌼 (There are reviews on this topic and work in the portfolio)
I will do it in the best way, I will start now! 🚀🛸✈️
Be sure to write, we will discuss. I respond instantly!
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1316 13 0 👋 Hello!
📖 I have experience in the publishing field, I can help with literary editing and proofreading.
📚 You can familiarize yourself with my work at the link:
👉 https://postscriptum.mozellosite.com/our-editions/
🤝 I will be happy to collaborate!
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2789 87 0 Hello) I am ready to start working according to your terms of reference. Please contact me. Details in private messages.
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620 2 0 Hello! Your proposal sounds extremely interesting. The autofiction genre requires special delicacy: it is important to preserve the authenticity of the author's voice, as it is often in the "imperfections" of living language that true authenticity and emotional connection with the reader lie. I would be delighted to take on the role of your literary "mirror." My approach is careful correction. I will not change your DNA as an author, but will only help the text become professionally polished before submission to the publisher.
How I see our collaboration:
Proofreading (spelling and punctuation): Correcting typographical errors and technical flaws.
Stylistic editing: Working with the same 20% of the text where it is necessary to "groom" sentences, remove tautology, or clarify formulations without losing the living language.
A fresh look at the plot: I will pay attention to the logic of the narrative, the dynamics, and the integrity of the characters' portrayal (especially considering your deep psychological background, this will be a professional dialogue at the level of meanings).
Comments in the margins: If I feel that the rhythm is lost somewhere or a scene needs strengthening, I will leave a note with a suggestion, but the final decision and rewriting remain solely with you.
Estimated cost:
… For artistic texts of 90,000 words (which is approximately equivalent to 15-16 author sheets), the price is usually formed per 1,000 characters with spaces or per page. Since 80% of the text requires only light proofreading, and 20% requires deeper work, I propose a flexible rate. The work on such a volume may cost from 18,000 to 25,000 UAH, depending on the complexity of those "specific" areas.
Next step:
A proposal with a test task (3-4 pages) is the ideal option. This will allow:
You — to understand whether I feel your style and whether my corrections are comfortable for you.
Me — to assess the actual state of the text and provide an exact final amount and timeline.
Are you ready to send a fragment (preferably one that contains both "easy" and "difficult" paragraphs) right now? You can attach a file or paste the text here, and I will prepare a trial version.
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893 7 0 Hello, Ms. Anastasia! Your project has touched me both professionally and creatively. I have a higher philological education and have been working as a teacher of the Ukrainian language for over seven years. I have also written prose and poetry in the past, so I understand how important it is to preserve the author's "voice" without breaking their stylistic approach.
Why we should collaborate:
✅ Careful editing: my task is not to rewrite your text, but to "highlight" it by removing unnecessary parts and correcting mistakes (spelling, punctuation, style).
✅ Fresh perspective: I will pay attention to plot points or the logic of the narrative in the 20% of the text that requires more detailed work.
✅ Philological accuracy: thanks to my teaching experience, I notice small mistakes that the author often overlooks due to prolonged work with the text.
📝 I am ready to complete a test task (3–4 pages) so you can be assured that I feel your style and work with it carefully.
90,000 words is a large and responsible volume. After reviewing the test excerpt, I will be able to provide the final amount (I usually calculate based on 1,000 characters with spaces).
🤝 I suggest discussing the details in private messages. I would be happy to help make your novel flawless before publication!
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297 5 0 Hello! To begin, you need to familiarize yourself with the text. So, please send 3-4 pages.
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1200 37 0 1 Hello, Anastasia.
I will be happy to perform the literary proofreading of your work. I have repeatedly edited novels in the autofiction genre. The specifics of spontaneous and lively text presentation are very familiar to me. The author's literary style is sacred; it will remain untouched. At the same time, I will completely clean the text of any errors and, if necessary, address stylistically imperfect language moments. Everything will be coordinated with you. I will suggest where and what it is advisable to add, remove, or change.
I have a philological education, I am a literary editor, and I have over 20 years of experience in editing/proofreading fiction and non-fiction works.
The deadlines and price are approximate, as the degree of "problematic" text is currently unknown. I propose a cost of 20 UAH per 1000 characters.
I am ready to perform a free test task.
All questions can be discussed in personal messages.
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17331 545 2 3 Good day!
We are the team of copywriters at Flashorder. We create high-quality, unique content in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and other languages.
Our services:
• Texts for websites, blogs, social media
• SEO optimization
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We work quickly, responsibly, and with a love for words. We are ready to discuss the details!
Sincerely,
The Flashorder Team
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118 1 0 Good day! I offer my services. I am an editor by education. I have over 15 years of work experience. The final cost depends on the total number of characters. Feel free to contact me.
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190 Education: Editorial and publishing activities and media modeling. I have experience working with various types of texts, including literary ones. I can edit the text without excessive influence on the author's style.
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254 4 0 Good day! I will gladly edit your manuscript. I have 9 years of experience working as a proofreader, correcting all spelling, punctuation, and stylistic errors. I am ready to check a few pages in test mode.
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4390 12 0 Hello.
I have similar completed projects with excellent reviews. Write to me, and we will discuss the details and price.
More about myself: I am one of those who chose education and a life’s work out of love. I have 15 years of experience in publishing, literary editing, design, and book layout. Over 400 publications have been released with my involvement. Most of them were done "turnkey" — from manuscript to print run.
With me, your book will not only be published but will also turn out as you dreamed.
I invite you to view my website: https://kulinsky.antipublishing.com.ua
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and my short portfolio:Freelancehunt
The website of my publishing platform may also be useful: https://antipublishing.com.ua
Thank you,
wishing you light,
Ivan.
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543 3 0 I am a literary editor. I will complete the tasks with quality and within the agreed deadline. I am ready for collaboration.
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397 3 0 Good day, Anastasia! I offer proofreading and literary editing services. I have a professional education in this field and extensive experience (20 years). I have great respect for the author's style. I can justify each of my corrections. If necessary, I will remove tautologies, violations of logical presentation, inaccuracies, etc. The cost of work is 50 UAH per 1000 characters without spaces. I work quickly. Examples of my published works are here in the portfolio.
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143 Good day, Anastasia. I am interested in your proposal for collaboration and will gladly perform careful literary editing of the work and make proofreading corrections to improve the text. I have significant experience in translations (particularly literary ones), as well as editing texts on various topics. I am ready to agree on the final cost and deadlines after reviewing the excerpt.
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421 10 0 I edit without interfering with the author's style. Only necessary corrections, without pulling the blanket "to myself." I have extensive editing experience, so you don't need to worry about the quality of the work: I will do my best. Regarding the price: I charge reasonably, but I work quickly and efficiently. Contact me, you won't regret it.
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1807 57 0 This is exactly how I work, Anastasia - I intervene only when necessary and when it is impossible to leave things as they are, with respect for the author's style and the text as a whole. In any case, all edits are transparent, with color-coded markings (proofreading and lexical changes that have occurred) and documented in notes/comments (for edits proposed for your consideration). So the final decision is always yours, and you are the one who makes all the final corrections. This applies to lexical and structural changes. For proofreading, I always ask for a carte blanche after you familiarize yourself with the style of my work based on an excerpt of your text. Given the good condition of the text and considering its large volume, the cost may be 30 UAH per thousand characters without spaces, but not lower. I work quickly because the job can drag on, so the deadline is always conditional. Thank you for your feedback.
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294 Hello! I will gladly take on the proofreading of your novel. I have a philological education and experience working with various texts.
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2211 141 0 Good day! I am ready to work on your novel, diving headfirst into the plot) I fully preserve the author's style, only pointing out discrepancies or plot holes. In addition, I correct all possible mistakes. Cost: 35 UAH/1000 characters. Contact me, we will work together)
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1252 16 0 Hello!
I have experience in proofreading works for spelling mistakes.
I would be happy to review a fragment of your work and provide a more accurate price and timeline.
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222 4 0 Good day! I work with publishing houses, they say I edit delicately).
I will complete your task with quality.
Examples of editing are in the portfolio.
Cost and deadlines - after reviewing the fragment.
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157 Good day.
I am interested in your project. I work professionally with texts, focusing on literary and content editing, and I pay close attention to the author's language. It is important for me to preserve the individual style of the author, not rewriting the text "to fit myself," but only helping it sound more precise and expressive.
Usually, I start my work with a short commentary-review of the text. This allows me to identify its strengths and point out areas that need improvement. After agreeing with the author on the suggested edits, I proceed with the editing.
I have experience working with authored texts, as well as examples of completed works (particularly in the non-fiction genre) — if needed, I can send them in private messages.
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182 Hello, I have been working on this platform for a relatively short time, but I would be happy to work on your project. I love reading, and I have already read hundreds of works on Booknet, often noticing many small mistakes in captivating and interesting pieces that I would love to correct... If you are interested, please write to me, and we will arrange for collaboration.
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278 2 0 Hello. I am ready to work according to your terms of reference. I have a philological education and experience in editing and proofreading. We can work on a few sample pages. Please contact me.
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219 Good day! I am interested in your project. I understand the author's desire to minimally change what has been created through long work. Therefore, I fully accept your terms. I have over 10 years of experience working as a proofreader and literary editor. The price for the work is 50 UAH per 1000 characters without spaces. I will be waiting for the "trial version."
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1658 24 0 Hello! I am interested in your offer.
I have experience in literary proofreading and editing of artistic texts. I work delicately with the author's style — I do not rewrite the text "to fit myself," but correct spelling, punctuation, inaccuracies in formulations, and suggest gentle stylistic improvements where it is truly needed. I can also leave comments on the logic, rhythm of the text, and individual plot points without imposing edits.
Considering your description (80% light proofreading + 20% targeted editing), this is the format of a literary proofreader with gentle editing — exactly the type of work I do most often.
Volume: 90,000 words
Estimated cost: 50 UAH/1000 characters without spaces
(depends on the complexity and depth of intervention after reviewing the text)
Deadline: approximately 7–10 days.
I work in the mode of:
• correcting spelling and punctuation
… • light stylistic editing
• preserving the author's voice
• comments on problematic areas
• marking options without rigid rewriting
I am ready to perform a test proofreading of 3–4 pages to agree on the working style and final cost.
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561 28 0 Good day, Anastasia!
I will be happy to help with the final proofreading.
An editor with over 20 years of experience (publishing, media, news portal, authors). I take care of the author's style while being ruthless about mistakes, especially Russisms.
The cost and deadline are conditional; I will be able to determine the final ones after reviewing the text, approximately 50 UAH/1000 characters without spaces. I am waiting for the test 3-4 pages, based on which you will be able to assess my level.
I look forward to fruitful cooperation!
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326 1 0 Good night, Ms. Anastasia, your freelance project on the topic: literary editor is interesting and feasible, besides, you have everything very well described in detail. If you need any improvements, we can discuss this situation, and I am ready and happy to collaborate, and I will perform your task with high quality.
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148 Hello,
I am interested in your offer. Please send a sample version.
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649 2 0 Good day! I am a proofreader and editor, working with various styles and directions. I am very careful about the author's style and will take your wishes into account regarding minimal interference. If we establish cooperation, it would be good if you immediately show me which paragraphs need editing, and I will not touch the others (except for spelling). In the end, I can provide a conclusion regarding the plot in a separate document or message. I would be happy to work on your project; I really love working with different authorial styles.)
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1957 33 0 Good day, Anastasia!
I work with artistic texts as an editor and proofreader — I am close to the approach where it is important not to rewrite the text, but to preserve the author's voice and only carefully enhance it.
I understand what you are writing about: in such texts, the main thing is not to "break" the living language, but to correct mistakes, align the stylistics, and where necessary, delicately suggest or adjust.
I can do:
— a full proofreading (spelling, punctuation)
— light stylistic editing without losing the author's style
… — targeted work on places where the text needs more attention
— comments if I see where it can be enhanced or clarified
I work very carefully with artistic texts — without "rewriting for myself."
I am ready to do a trial fragment (3–4 pages) so you can see the approach and understand if you are comfortable working with me.
Cost ... / 1000 words (or we can agree after the test)
Deadline — we will discuss, I work without haste, but with a focus on quality
I would be happy to work with your text.
It is important for me that the author feels comfortable with the editor — so I am always open to dialogue during the process.
Respectfully, Yuriy
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484 24 0 Anastasia, greetings. I have been working as a literary editor and proofreader for many years. I love and know how to do it. I would be happy to work with your novel. It would be great if you could provide a small fragment of the text, it can be in private. I will correct the spelling and punctuation, as for editorial corrections – I will make suggestions, you approve or not. We can discuss the price and deadlines in private messages. I am ready to start immediately after agreement. I will be happy to collaborate with you😉
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1584 93 0 Good evening, Anastasia. I am interested in your project. I have experience in writing, editing, and proofreading texts and books before their publication (if needed, I can send examples of my work in private messages). Recently, about 5.5 months ago, I did editorial proofreading before the publication of "Childhood Diary" (psychology) + currently, I am performing editorial proofreading and correction of a novel, preparing it for publication. I work in both Word and Google Docs. I am a native Ukrainian speaker. I also have an upper-intermediate level of Polish. Additionally, I have a second degree in psychology. I work as an adult psychologist. Therefore, I understand how our psyche works. So, I am ready to help you with this project. I guarantee seriousness, responsibility, and timely submission. If you are interested in my candidacy as a performer, I am ready to discuss all the details of our cooperation in private messages. (The cost is approximate. For 1000 characters – 50 UAH. However, the final budget and deadlines can be discussed). I would be happy to collaborate with you. Please feel free to reach out. Sincerely, Nikityuk Olga.
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693 15 0 2 Good evening! I am a university lecturer! I will edit your manuscript, correct the spelling and punctuation, and regarding the content for each question, I will provide consultation!)
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50 Good day, I can complete the work, message me privately, I have experience.
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