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Vyvyan Evans
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Published author, linguist, and professional editor
United Kingdom
English
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Book Editing
About me
An experienced publishing expert of over 25 years, with a PhD in Linguistics from the USA. I help authors succeed on their publishing journey with expert beta reading, editing, and coaching. I am also a best-selling, award-winning author, in both fiction and popular science. I have published 16 books, receiving multiple prestigious Kirkus-starred book reviews. I also have the know-how to help other authors become agented. I offer developmental editing, beta reading, agent critique packages and more. I have taught university classes on creative writing, and worked in publishing houses.
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Vyvyan Evans
$80/hour
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Average response time: 4 hours
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Developmental Editing
I will beta read your science fiction and fantasy work
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I will expertly beta read your fantasy work
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hourWork experience
Professor of Linguistics
Bangor University, UK • Full-time
Sep 2008 - Dec 2016 • 8 yrs 3 mos
Served as Professor of Linguistics, Head of Department (Linguistics and English Language), and Vice Dean (College of Arts and Humanities)
Professor of Cognitive Linguistics
Brighton University, UK • Full-time
Sep 2006 - Aug 2008 • 1 yr 11 mos
Served as Professor of Cognitive Linguistics in the School of English Language Studies.
Senior Lecturer in Linguistics
University of Sussex, UK • Full-time
Aug 2001 - Aug 2006 • 5 yrs
Served as Senior Lecturer in the School of English Language and Linguistics
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campbell21044
United States
As a first time author, I came to Fiverr with high expectations. I wanted a professional to read every word and bring the perspective of a reader, editor, and agent. Dr. Evans exceeded my highest expectations. He provided 33 pages of insightful analysis full of actionable recommendations and encouragement....
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nightmusics
Repeat Client
United States
Dr. Evans delivered an insightful analysis of my novel, with clear, actionable recommendations for revisions. He took my work seriously and communicated effectively about what things were and were not working. His comments on themes and structure showed that he read and "got" what I was going for, and...
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lordzohar
United Kingdom
I hired Vyv to provide beta-reader feedback on the completed draft of my manuscript. Vyv provided a superbly detailed document highlighting areas for me to consider, as well as suggestions for how issues he raised might be addressed. At all times during our follow-up discussions Vyv was helpful, polite...
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nathanlindberg
United States
Vyvyan gave me comments beyond what I expected. There was a nice balance of being constructive but not too directive. I felt like Vyvyan worked to understand my novel and enhance what it was doing--not measure it against unrelated standards.
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demiansantos
Repeat Client
Colombia
This is the second time I have hired Vyv for the same story, and he is absolutely amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure you truly understand his feedback and how to apply it in revision. He is thorough, thoughtful, and clearly cares about the work. I’m sure any storyteller can benefit from his...
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