Children's Book Editor Needed: 1 Story, 2 Formats (Chapter Book & 32-Pg Color Book) - $350 Fixed

I need an experienced editor for a completed Christmas story manuscript (~5,500 words) aimed at kids ages 6–10. This project covers 1 core story prepared for 2 formats: 1. Chapter Book (~5,500 words): Full line edit, dialogue polish, vocabulary elevation, and establishing clean chapter breaks/pacing. 2. 32-Page Color Picture Book Script: Condense/adapt story into a spread-by-spread layout (Spreads 1–16) with text placement and basic illustration notes. 3. Brief Collaboration: Quick creative feedback on 1–2 key transitions and the ending. Terms & Budget: Fixed Budget: $350 total (paid across 3 clear milestones). Protection: Story/IP is U.S. Copyright registered. NDA signature required before sharing full files. Work done in MS Word or Google Docs using Track Changes. Note: Paid $20 sample edit on Chapter 1 (~350 words) required under NDA for top 2–3 candidates before full award.