Editor & Book Formatter Needed for Premium Nonfiction Manuscript (Ebook + Full Print Book)
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Project Overview I’m looking for a professional book editor and formatter to take my completed nonfiction manuscript and turn it into a polished, publication‑ready ebook and full print book. The manuscript is already drafted in Google Docs and needs line editing, structural refinement, and premium interior formatting suitable for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. The book blends storytelling + structured teaching, so I need someone who understands how to maintain voice while improving clarity, flow, and reader experience. Scope of Work Manuscript Editing Line editing for clarity, grammar, flow, and consistency Light developmental edits where needed Ensure tone and voice remain warm, authoritative, and conversational Remove redundancies, tighten paragraphs, and improve transitions Book Formatting Format for ebook (EPUB) and print (PDF) Apply clean, minimal, professional nonfiction layout Proper headings, spacing, margins, typography Insert callouts, quotes, and section dividers where appropriate Ensure compatibility with Amazon KDP and IngramSpark Front & Back Matter Acknowledgments Copyright page Table of contents About the author Optional: resource/toolkit section Quality Assurance Check for formatting errors, widows/orphans, spacing issues Ensure clean chapter breaks and consistent styling Provide final files ready for upload Deliverables Professionally edited manuscript (Google Docs or Word) Fully formatted EPUB for ebook Fully formatted print‑ready PDF (6x9 trim size preferred) Clean, minimal interior design aligned with modern nonfiction standards Optional: suggestions for improving reader flow or chapter structure Ideal Freelancer Experience editing nonfiction, especially finance, business, or educational content Strong portfolio of ebook + print book formatting Familiar with KDP and IngramSpark requirements Ability to maintain author voice while elevating clarity Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable with structured content Project Details Manuscript length: ~ (you can fill in your word count) Timeline: 1–2 weeks preferred Budget: Open to proposals based on experience and quality How to Apply Please include: A short intro Relevant editing/formatting samples Your estimated timeline Your rate for editing + formatting Any questions you have about the manuscript or scope
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 3-6 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$12.00
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$75.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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- United States1:55 PM
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