Copy Editor for Memoir / Nonfiction

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Worldwide

Summary

**Job Description:** We are looking for an experienced copy editor to refine a memoir/nonfiction manuscript, enhancing grammar, clarity, flow, and readability while maintaining the author’s voice. **Responsibilities:** - Edit grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity. - Improve flow and transitions. - Ensure consistency in tone and formatting. - Reduce repetition and awkward phrasing. - Flag areas needing clarification or fact-checking. - Provide tracked-changes and clean edited versions. **Qualifications:** - Experience editing memoirs or narrative nonfiction. - Previous work with reputable traditional publishers preferred (e.g., Penguin Random House, HarperCollins). - Strong command of English and editorial style, with sensitivity to personal and reflective writing. - Reliable communication and deadline adherence. Please submit a brief resume, relevant editing experience, examples of traditionally published work, your rate, and estimated turnaround time.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $35.00

    -

    $50.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Nice-to-have skills
Copywriting
Editorial Writing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
    3
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Sep 25, 2018
  • United States
    Somerset8:24 AM
  • $5.8K total spent
    22 hires, 5 active
  • 150 hours
  • Science & Medicine
    Small company (2-9 people)

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