Book Editor Needed for Fiction Manuscript

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Summary

I'm looking for an experienced book editor to provide a thorough edit of my fiction manuscript. The manuscript is approximately 120K words and falls within the fiction genre. I'm seeking an editor who can help improve: Story structure and pacing Character development Clarity and readability Dialogue Grammar, spelling, and punctuation Overall consistency Ideally, you have previous experience editing novels and can provide examples of books you've worked on. Deliverables Edited manuscript with Track Changes Comments and suggestions where appropriate Brief editorial feedback summarizing strengths and areas for improvement Requirements Strong English editing skills Experience editing fiction manuscripts Familiarity with Microsoft Word Track Changes Attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines To Apply Please include: Your editing experience. Genres you specialize in. Samples of previous work or portfolio links. Your estimated turnaround time for a manuscript of this length. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Proofreading
Copy Editing
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Jun 4, 2026
  • Nigeria
    Abeokuta5:14 PM

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