Human editor to rewrite draft content for natural voice and originality

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

Human Editor Needed to Rewrite Short-Form Draft Content for Natural Voice & Originality I'm looking for a skilled writer/editor to take my draft short-form content (typically 400-700 words per piece) and rewrite it so it reads as genuine, natural, human-written prose - polished, engaging, and original - while fully preserving the original meaning, intent, facts, and advice. What this involves: - Rewriting drafts to improve flow, voice, and readability so the final piece reads as authentic human writing - Preserving all substance: the ideas, factual claims, specific figures, quotes, and advice must remain accurate and intact - No AI writing tools or "paraphrasing/humanizer" software - I need genuine human rewriting. I can tell the difference, and so can readers. - Keeping the tone professional yet conversational and reader-friendly Topics: The content is often in the estate-planning, trust administration and probate space, so comfort handling substantive, detail-oriented subject matter is important. Accuracy matters - you must not alter or "simplify away" the specifics. Requirements: - Excellent written English and a strong ear for natural, engaging prose (native-level fluency required; location does not matter) - Fast turnaround: 1-2 days per piece maximum - Reliable communication and consistency across multiple pieces - This is potentially ongoing work with a steady stream of short pieces Budget: $40 per piece (fixed). This is short-form work with a quick turnaround. To apply: Briefly tell me about your editing/rewriting experience, and if possible share a short before/after example of a draft you've polished into natural, engaging prose.

  • $40.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Copy Editing
Content Writing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    4
  • Invites sent:
    18
  • Unanswered invites:
    11
About the client
Member since Jan 28, 2024
  • United States
    Carlsbad11:59 PM
  • $376 total spent
    2 hires, 1 active
  • Legal
    Small company (2-9 people)

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