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	:{{Working}} Uhm I suppose I'll try? I haven't got any complaints about my copyediting yet hope i can do it properly cheers ? <b>''] ]''</b> 00:29, 23 May 2014 (UTC)		:{{Working}} Uhm I suppose I'll try? I haven't got any complaints about my copyediting yet hope i can do it properly cheers ? <b>''] ]''</b> 00:29, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

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	Hello Guilders! I am looking for some help on a Good Article nomination that I am seeking. The article is ]. He is an American aviation pioneer who designed over 12 planes and is called the elder statesman of American aviation. He's even on a ! :) I can use a second set of eyes to look over the article and make sure the copy is of a high enough quality to pass GAN. I would be forever indebted if you could assist! Also, here are the notes from some preliminary comments so far on the GAN evaluation: https://en.wikipedia.org/Talk:Alfred_V._Verville/GA1 Thanks! :) ] (]) 14:08, 22 May 2014 (UTC)
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April 2014

Norman conquest of southern Italy

Significant expansion within the next week, just putting in this request because I'm not the best with copyeditting. :3 — dain omite 01:30, 7 April 2014 (UTC)

Working Miniapolis 23:39, 20 May 2014 (UTC)

Bonnie Tyler

Hi. I did a peer review on this article back in February, and the editor is trying to get it in shape to nominate it for a GA status. I think it needs a thorough copy edit before they do, however. I'm a bit burned out on looking at it, and would really appreciate it if someone could give it a going over. Thanks. Onel5969 (talk) 00:00, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

Working --Demiurge1000 (talk) 21:28, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

Demiurge1000 is still working on this request; last edit 11:31, 17 May 2014 (UTC). Baffle gab1978 (talk) 00:04, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

Steam (software)

it's currently a GA, and i'm plan ning on nominating it for FAC. I think it needs some c/e to give it better cohesion and flow, however, i'm not all that good at such things. thanks. -- Aunva6 20:22, 12 April 2014 (UTC)

Working - This is a lengthy article that will take around a week to complete. Check article history if concern arises. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 03:23, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Bristol

This article has been a stable GA for years and I'm hoping to nominate it at FAC, but needs a bit more polish in the prose. — Rod 08:19, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

Working Folklore1 (talk) 15:55, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

Saborsko massacre

I'd like to submit this GA for A-class review, and would appreciate a copyedit beforehand. Cheers--Tomobe03 (talk) 13:09, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

Working I got this one. Blackmane (talk) 18:30, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Awaiting requester review Blackmane (talk) 19:38, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Gemini (2002 Tamil film)

The article has been expanded many fold since the last copy-edit. Hoping to make it a FA after a previous review stalled. Could benefit a c/e from the experienced lot. Thanks. Sriram 02:29, 14 April 2014 (UTC)

America's Sweethearts

Requesting copy edit on article of Julia Roberts and John Cusack's 2001 romantic comedy America's Sweethearts. Thanks.--NeoBatfreak (talk) 07:15, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

Development of Grand Theft Auto V

This is a Good Article that I plan to take to FAC at some point in the near future. I would appreciate having a copy-edit to ensure that the article's prose is "brilliant" and clear. CR4ZE (t • c) 13:18, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

Sally Kellerman

Request copied from talk page. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 00:03, 26 April 2014 (UTC)
May I please request someone to copy/edit the article on Sally Kellerman, that I have worked tremendously hard on. I am trying to make her article meet GA standards. Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by ‎Avario87 (talk • contribs) 23:38, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

Shelley Duvall

This request was added by ‎Avario87 on 26 April 2014, not by me. The article should be a quick copy edit. It's in good shape. – Jonesey95 (talk) 04:34, 26 April 2014 (UTC)

I have a question. How will I know the articles are ready after an editor has reviewed them?— Preceding unsigned comment added by ‎Avario87 (talk • contribs) 14:23, 26 April 2014 (UTC)

@Avario87:Some copy-editors (including me) will add a template to your talk page to inform you. Otherwise, place the article on your watchlist and you should find out when it's copy-edited. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 22:57, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

Squidward Tentacles

Hello. I would like to get the article to GA status. I would like to get the whole article's prose fixed (if there are some problems, awkward wordings, etc). Thanks in advance for fulfilling this request. :) — Mediran 04:42, 26 April 2014 (UTC)

Sloviansk standoff

Recently converted to prose-style article (from timeline-style). Needs to be checked for consistency/grammar/wording/tense, and also make sure that the presentation of events makes sense in relation to the timeframe. RGloucester — ☎ 16:33, 26 April 2014 (UTC)

Eric Saade

Needs c/e and probably a review of the overall prose and style/structure of the article which at the present is a bit "fan page"-like.--BabbaQ (talk) 09:19, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

Psycho-Pass

Needs c/e before being nominated to GA.Tintor2 (talk) 20:29, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

The Route of the K-Money

Political scandal in Argentina Cambalachero (talk) 18:00, 29 April 2014 (UTC)

May 2014

Andha Naal

Needs a c/e before GAN —Vensatry _(ping) 14:13, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

Article is currently at GAN but the review is yet to begin. It would be nice if someone copy-edits before the review. —Vensatry _(ping) 07:08, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

Note: The article has already passed its GA review. However, if the nominator wants to take it to FA status, it can stay here. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:30, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

World War I reparations

Hi, I am looking to take this article eventually to FA status. At the moment I have it undergoing a peer review before making a GAN.

Over the last few months, the article has near enough doubled in size so it is definitely in need of a copyedit to trim the fluff and tweak the prose. Any issues, drop me a line on my talkpage or the article's.

Thanks for your time. EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 00:38, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

Pavel Nedvěd

Requesting copy edit of this GA in advance of FA nomination. Thanks C 679 08:57, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

Sol Badguy

It probably needs a copyedit. Thanks, Gabriel Yuji (talk) 17:50, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

Cutting the Mustard (book)

Recently promoted to GA, would appreciate copy edit to help further quality improvement process. — Cirt (talk) 19:08, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

Sex, Sin, and Blasphemy

Promoted to GA quality in early April, would really like a copy edit to help improve it more. — Cirt (talk) 19:10, 2 May 2014 (UTC)

Takako Matsu discography

The article needs a copyedit before it can be nominated for an FL status. Thanks. ごだい (会話) 06:18, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

German occupation of Belgium during World War II

This article, and The Holocaust in Belgium, forms part of a good topic on Belgium's involvement in World War II. It is naturally a GA, but I am concerned that both articles - indeed, perhaps the entire series - have small syntax and spelling errors/inconsistencies which undermine its content. I would be very grateful if both could be looked at by the Guild. Brigade Piron (talk) 09:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

Russo-Georgian war

The article is really important, particularly considering the recent events in Ukraine. It should be promoted to FA and your help in this will be appreciated. In particular, grammar and syntax may need some attention. UA Victory (talk) 10:42, 4 May 2014 (UTC)

Can you promote it to GA first before turning it into FA? ~~}IMr*|(60nna)I{~~ 04:02, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

@Mr. Gonna Change My Name Forever: It's not really a requirement for articles to be GA first to become FA. — Mediran 11:30, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

2013 Rosario gas explosion

This is already a good article. I would like a second check on prose before asking for a FAC. Cambalachero (talk) 13:20, 5 May 2014 (UTC)

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Good Article that I hope to restore to featured status, any prose cleanup is welcome. igordebraga ≠ 16:49, 7 May 2014 (UTC)

Midtown Madness

Featured article that is now undergoing a FAR. "Gameplay" needs more detail, "Development" has to be improved, and "Reception" must be grammatically updated. The whole article needs a copyedit. ~~}IMr*|(60nna)I{~~ 04:00, 9 May 2014 (UTC)

Romance (Luis Miguel album)

I have expanded this article with the long-term of getting it FA and hopefully appear as TFA on Valentine's Day next year. If possible, be sure to fix where I've made repeated words or senteces. As a point of reference, Romances (Luis Miguel album), a similar FA-article I made. Thanks in advance! Erick (talk) 01:39, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

Work (Iggy Azalea song)

The article desperately needs attention with regard to its sentencing, prose, grammar and punctuation. Spelling and sourcing seem to be spot-on. I plan on a GAN once the copyedit is complete! —CoolMarc 20:57, 11 May 2014 (UTC)

From Elvis in Memphis

Copyediting needed previous to GAN.--GDuwen Tell me! 16:21, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

Cuban macaw

For upcoming GA and FA. Thanks. FunkMonk (talk) 20:18, 13 May 2014 (UTC)

Primary stage of socialism

Communist Party of China theory. --TIAYN (talk) 04:13, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

Russell Mills (publisher)

Russell Mills was the publisher of a major Canadian newspaper who was dismissed by the paper's owner after 16 years as publisher. XOttawahitech (talk) 15:36, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

Stefan Löfven

Ahead of the likely change (prime minister post) in power in Sweden I think it would be a good thing if someone took a look at c/e for this article.--BabbaQ (talk) 18:19, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

Squall Leonhart

Hi! This article has been at good article status for a long time and I'm looking into getting it up to FA. I submitted a peer review and did my best with it, for further progress it was suggested i make a request here to "Polish the prose". Thank you in advance. Bailo26 19:14, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

The FP

Got this promoted to GA fairly recently, looking for a nice copyedit before going for FA. Thank you so much in advance! Corvoe (speak to me) 21:49, 14 May 2014 (UTC)

Amaterasu (Ōkami)

A fresh pair of eyes would be nice. Gabriel Yuji (talk) 22:21, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Working LukasMatt (talk) 02:34, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

Aphex Twin

Planning to improve this article to GA status in the near-future. ~~}IMr*|(60nna)I{~~ 22:36, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

Arena Corinthians

As the World Cup gets closer, this article should be stable, but needs some heavy copyediting. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!Legionarius (talk) 04:30, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

List of Millennium characters

Hoping to take this one to FLC in due course; it's a prose-based list so there's more meat to be copyedited than a usual list-based article. Thanks in advance for anyone willing to help out. GRAPPLE X 15:37, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Disney's The Kid

Requesting copy edit of Bruce Willis's Disney comedy Disney's The Kid. Thanks.--NeoBatfreak (talk) 05:57, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Working Uhm I suppose I'll try? I haven't got any complaints about my copyediting yet hope i can do it properly cheers ? ~Helicopter Llama~ 00:29, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

Anthrax (American band)

Hi. I'm seeking some copyediting help over this article because I'm planning to improve it step by step over the next few months. The last three sub-headings from the "History" section require shortening or paraphrasing the quotes, which are too many, I believe. Of course, there are some other parts that need to be re-worded, so I'm looking forward to collaborating on this one. Cheers. Вик Ретлхед (talk) 20:52, 22 May 2014 (UTC)

Friday the 13th (2009 film)

Looking to bring this to featured article review in the coming weeks (months, depending on the copy edit), and I want to make sure the prose it tight. BIGNOLE (Contact me) 18:45, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

Anandiben Patel

She is a newly elected Chief Minister of Indian state of Gujarat. This article need copyediting for grammar, peacocks, weasels. Thanks -Nizil (talk) 05:01, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Wappocomo (Romney, West Virginia)

Even though this article has already been passed through DYK and Good Article nomination processes, I'd like to continue to improve its quality and possibly renominate it for A class article review. Any copyediting would be greatly appreciated! -- Caponer (talk) 12:27, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

Christian Streit White

The Rules of the Game

I recently expanded this article and would like a good CE. I'll probably do one on my own soon.Deoliveirafan (talk) 14:41, 24 May 2014 (UTC)

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