Book, Workbook & Field Guide Editor / Formatter

I am seeking an experienced editor, formatter, and instructional designer to help organize and professionally format a large intellectual property framework related to endurance sports, leadership, stewardship, race planning, crew management, and operational execution. The framework has already been written and consists of: * Introduction * 7 Core Parts * Assessments * Assessment Interpretation Guides * Compatibility & Deployment Tools * Protocol Library * Mission Planning Workbook * Field Guide The content is largely complete. This project is NOT ghostwriting. The primary objective is organizing, formatting, structuring, and preparing the framework for publication and future product development. ⸻ Deliverables Deliverable 1 Master Book Manuscript Organize content into the following structure: Introduction Part I Foundations of the Endurance Supply Chain Framework Part II Athlete Intelligence Part III Building the Support Team Part IV Strategic Planning Part V Compatibility & Deployment Intelligence Part VI Mission Planning & Race Execution Part VII Leadership, Stewardship & Continuous Improvement ⸻ Deliverable 2 Workbook Extraction Identify and separate all: * Assessments * Worksheets * Scoring Tools * Planning Templates * Checklists * Matrices Into a standalone workbook. Workbook should be printable and fillable. ⸻ Deliverable 3 Field Guide Extraction Identify and separate all operational tools including: * Protocols * Decision Trees * Deployment Guides * Dashboards * Quick Reference Tools * Crew Chief Tools Into a standalone field guide. The field guide should be designed for race-day use. Quick reference format preferred. ⸻ Deliverable 4 Professional Table of Contents Create: * Book Table of Contents * Workbook Table of Contents * Field Guide Table of Contents ⸻ Deliverable 5 Formatting Standards Create consistent formatting for: * Chapters * Headings * Subheadings * Assessments * Interpretation Guides * Worksheets * Checklists * Decision Trees * Callout Boxes * Quotes * Definitions * Principles ⸻ Existing Framework Structure The framework currently contains: Introduction Part I Foundations * Endurance Supply Chain * Stewardship * Operating System * Human Performance Part II Athlete Intelligence * Athlete Assessment * Interpretation Guide Part III Building the Support Team * Crew Assessment * Crew Interpretation Guide * Pacer Assessment * Pacer Interpretation Guide * Crew Chief Assessment * Crew Chief Interpretation Guide Part IV Strategic Planning * SWOT Assessment * SWOT Interpretation Guide * Race Readiness Assessment * Race Readiness Interpretation Guide Part V Compatibility & Deployment Intelligence * Athlete ↔ Pacer Compatibility Matrix * Athlete ↔ Crew Compatibility Matrix * Athlete ↔ Crew Chief Compatibility Matrix * Pacer Deployment Decision Tree * Crew Deployment Decision Tree * Crew Chief Support Matrix * Team Readiness Matrix Part VI Mission Planning & Race Execution * Mission Planning Workbook * Mission Planning Interpretation Guide Part VII Leadership, Stewardship & Continuous Improvement * Leadership * Mission Command * After Action Reviews * Continuous Improvement Protocol Library Includes numerous operational protocols and decision frameworks. Field Guide Includes deployment tools, dashboards, checklists, and quick-reference materials. ⸻ Scope of Editing The selected candidate should: * Improve flow and organization * Eliminate duplication * Improve readability * Standardize terminology * Improve consistency * Maintain author’s voice * Create logical progression of information * Flag gaps or organizational issues * Add copyright and release of liability The selected candidate should NOT substantially rewrite concepts without approval. ⸻ Ideal Candidate Experience in: * Book editing * Technical editing * Certification programs * Curriculum design * SOP development * Training manuals * Military, operations, leadership, endurance sports, or coaching frameworks Strong preference for candidates who have organized complex systems or methodologies before. ⸻ Required Application Please include: 1. Examples of books or manuals you have organized. 2. Experience with workbooks or training programs. 3. Experience with instructional design. 4. Estimated timeline. 5. Recommended approach. Please begin your proposal with the words: “Mission Ready” to confirm you read the full description. ⸻ Timeline Phase 1: Organizational Review 1 Week Phase 2: Book Formatting & Structure 1 Weeks Phase 3: Workbook Extraction 1 Week Phase 4: Field Guide Extraction 1 Week Target Completion: 3 Weeks