Technical Book Editor (Scrivener + Amazon KDP)
Worldwide
I am looking for an experienced technical editor/book production specialist to help prepare a nonfiction science manuscript for publication. The manuscript is written in Scrivener and is approximately 40,000 words. It is intended for a general audience and explains complex reproductive biology in accessible language. This is not primarily a copyediting job. The manuscript has already undergone substantial editing. I need someone who can help transform it into a professionally published book. Responsibilities Organize and maintain the Scrivener project. Apply and standardize styles throughout the manuscript. Format headings, figures, tables, captions, references, and front matter. Create a professional table of contents. Prepare the manuscript for publication. Generate production-ready files for: Amazon Kindle (KPF/eBook) Paperback (PDF) Assist with Amazon KDP upload and resolve any formatting issues. Recommend improvements to layout and readability. Required Experience Please apply only if you have experience with: Scrivener (advanced level) Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Preparing nonfiction books with figures and tables Professional book formatting Microsoft Word (occasionally needed for compatibility) Preferred Experience with scientific or medical books is a significant advantage. About the Book The book explains a new theory of human egg quality and ovarian aging for patients and the general public. It contains scientific concepts presented in plain language, along with diagrams, tables, and clinical illustrations. When Applying Please include: Examples of books you have formatted or published. Your experience with Scrivener. Your experience publishing through Amazon KDP. Approximately how many books you have prepared for publication. This project may lead to ongoing work as the manuscript continues to evolve.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$25.00
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$50.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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- United StatesHouston2:33 AM
- $30K total spent47 hires, 14 active
- 178 hours
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