Vyvyan Evans

@vyvyan_evans

Vetted Pro

4.9(36)

Level 2

Published author, linguist, and professional editor

United Kingdom
English
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Vyvyan Evans was selected by the Fiverr Pro team for their expertise.

Vetted for

  • Beta Reading

  • 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.... Read more

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$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
4.8(10)
Beta Reading
I will expertly beta read your fantasy work
5.0(6)

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Work experience

Professor of Linguistics

Bangor University, UK • Full-time

Sep 2008 - Dec 20168 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 20081 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 20065 yrs

Served as Senior Lecturer in the School of English Language and Linguistics

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Rating Breakdown
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    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    campbell21044

    US

    United States

    5

    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....

    $400-$600

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    12 days

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    Developmental Editing

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    nightmusics

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    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...

    $400-$600

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    2 weeks

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    Developmental Editing

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    lordzohar

    GB

    United Kingdom

    5

    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...

    $100-$200

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    12 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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    nathanlindberg

    US

    United States

    5

    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.

    $200-$400

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Developmental Editing

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    demiansantos

    Repeat Client

    CO

    Colombia

    5

    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...

    $50-$100

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    gig

    Beta Reading

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