Business Book Editor Wanted, Ghostwriter, Negotiation and Leadership Manuscript

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I am seeking an experienced book editor to refine and strengthen a completed manuscript focused on negotiation in business environments. The manuscript is complete and requires editorial support to prepare it for publication. Project Overview The manuscript is roughly 98 pages and covers negotiation strategies, decision-making, and business communication. The ideas and structure are already in place, but the draft requires substantial editorial refinement to improve readability, flow, and overall quality. Scope of Work The selected editor will: • Review the entire manuscript for clarity, structure, and consistency. • Revise passages that read as mechanical or unnatural. • Improve sentence structure, pacing, and chapter transitions. • Strengthen the author's voice and maintain consistency throughout the book. • Remove repetition and simplify complicated sections. • Enhance engagement for a professional business audience. • Provide feedback on sections that require additional development or clarification. • Help shape the manuscript into a polished, publication-ready book. Book Details • Subject: Business negotiation and negotiation strategy • Length: Approximately 98 pages • Audience: Executives, managers, sales professionals, procurement teams, and business leaders • Stage: Completed first draft Preferred Qualifications Candidates should have: • Experience editing business, leadership, management, or sales books. • Strong developmental editing and line editing skills. • Experience working with manuscripts created with digital writing tools or AI-assisted drafts. • A portfolio of published books or substantial long-form business content. Proposal Requirements Please include: • Your editing process and approach. • Examples of related projects or business books you have edited. • Estimated turnaround time. • Fixed-price quote for the project. I am looking for an editor who will provide thoughtful feedback, improve the quality of the writing, and help transform the manuscript into a professional business book suitable for publication.

  • $50.00

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  • Remote Job
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Essay Writing
Editing & Proofreading
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About the client
Member since Apr 11, 2024
  • United Kingdom
    Luton11:30 AM
  • $4.9K total spent
    222 hires, 8 active
  • 13 hours

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