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Kyle Gilchrist's avatar

I would trade a kidney to get a chance to read this, (not mine I would find a body), I’ve been pushing TCS on reddit for you because for my it was the best book I read last year. (Yes I live in Brisbane…hint hint)

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Justin's avatar

I am willing to trade one of my secret BBQ recipes for a proof read....I can offer Korean BBQ, Argentinian BBQ, all adaptable to slow cooking of course!

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Jason's avatar

I know you cannot sell these (as the cover makes clear) but do you have any idea what that type of copy is worth to collectors? Asking for a friend.

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John Birmingham's avatar

Depends on the book. An uncorrected proof of the first Harry Potter novel would be well over $10m.

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ivalley's avatar

SO. AWESOME.

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Bruce MOXON's avatar

I recently proof-read a book for American author Burt Levy. I found some things. I fixed a big mistake (like, there was a missing break-up and getting-back-together.) I don't guarantee to find everything.

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Formerly Known as Simon's avatar

Excellent - i have a few physical books i need to buy. P.V Brett's latest and now this.

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Elana Mitchell's avatar

I gave a work colleague a strong recommend for TCS yesterday when he saw the pick of Shattered Skies on my monitor at work 😇

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John Birmingham's avatar

Status confirmed. Ultra Favourite.

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Elana Mitchell's avatar

YAAAS!!! *fist pump*

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Chris's avatar

P.S. (currently reading Sleeper Agent) For football, American high schools play in districts with other nearby high schools. If you do well enough in district play, you advance to the state tournament, which is single-elimination. The eventual winner is declared the state champion and wins a trophy. Pennants are only in baseball. 😄

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John Birmingham's avatar

Yeah but the narrator is brain damaged

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Chris's avatar

My proofreading skills are only surpassed by my ability to ship fine rum to Australia…..hint, hint.

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Michael Barnes's avatar

and for those of us who Kindle, currently also showing 11 January 2022

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Steve's avatar

I'd be more than happy to help with the proofreading. Would still buy it when released.

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Elana Mitchell's avatar

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG 😱❤

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Damo's avatar

Lucky you, getting to read it early.

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John Birmingham's avatar

Could be arranged

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Adamv's avatar

November 2022? I have to wait until next year?

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John Birmingham's avatar

Nope. January.

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