Arabic editor wanted

# Arabic Fiction Editor Needed for Novel I am looking for an experienced **Arabic fiction editor** to professionally edit a novel written in Modern Standard Arabic. This is **not simply a proofreading job**. I am looking for an editor who understands fiction and can improve the manuscript while preserving the author's voice, tone, and storytelling style. ### Scope of Work * Literary and stylistic editing of an Arabic novel * Improve sentence structure, flow, and readability * Remove repetition, unnecessary wording, and awkward phrasing * Strengthen dialogue and make it feel natural * Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language issues * Improve narrative pacing and paragraph structure where needed * Identify inconsistencies or weak passages when appropriate * Preserve the original voice and emotional tone of the manuscript ### Ideal Candidate **Native Arabic speaker** * Proven experience editing **Arabic novels or fiction** * Strong understanding of Arabic literary style and narrative techniques * Able to distinguish between proofreading and genuine literary editing * Familiar with contemporary Arabic fiction, particularly romance and fiction * Excellent attention to detail without over-editing or rewriting the author's voice * Strong sense of rhythm, dialogue, characterization, and natural Arabic prose Please **do not apply if your experience is limited to general proofreading, academic Arabic, or non-fiction editing**. Actual fiction-editing experience is essential for this project. ### When Applying, Please Include: 1. A brief description of your experience editing Arabic fiction 2. Samples or before/after examples of your previous editing work, if available 3. Your estimated turnaround time 4. The Arabic literary background or regional variety you are most comfortable working with 5. Your rate or preferred pricing structure I am looking for someone I can potentially work with on **future novels as well**. I am a highly experienced writer who writes in multiple languages, and I have a very specific understanding of the style and quality I want for my work. **I will evaluate your editing skills very carefully**, so please apply only if you are genuinely confident in your craft and have substantial experience working with Arabic fiction. **Experienced editors only. No amateurs, please.**