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Vyvyan Evans
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Published author, linguist, and professional editor
United Kingdom
English
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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
$40/hour
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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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ajphilips
United States
Vyvyan beta read my novel and provided detailed, actionable constructive feedback to improve the pacing and comedy. Vyvyan analyzed all of the elements of the story (plot, characters etc) and identified keys areas for improvement. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a beta reader who can...
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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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kylestromenger
United States
The developmental editor, Vyvyan Evans, provided helpful suggestions with examples of how to re-write scenes as well as writing style to improve pacing and reader engagement. He gave me insight about the opening and how I could restructure without changing the content of the novel to help get the reader...
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gaborkissgd
United Kingdom
Vyvyan exceeded my expectations in every possible way. It was clear from his report that he had not simply read my manuscript, but he genuinely understood the book, my writer voice, and what I was trying to achieve. His feedback was exceptionally detailed, perceptive and constructive, and the value...
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emperormarkus
United States
Ongoing collaboration
Second time working with Vyv and wanted to be much more organized on my second book. Same up with a good plan to build better from the beginning and Vyv did a fantastic job on organizing the novel and helped build a great work bible. Very impressed.
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