48 hour turnaround once document is received. Developmental Editor for 50k novella

48 hour turnaround once document is received. Book Editor Needed (50,000 Words or Less) – Fast, Thorough, Detail-Oriented I'm looking for an experienced fiction editor to edit a completed romance manuscript of 50,000 words or less. This project is for someone who is quick, highly detail-oriented, and willing to go beyond basic proofreading to improve the overall reading experience. This is the most important part of the job: I need you to actively look for and identify: Repeated scenes or scene beats Redundant sentences and paragraphs Repetitive dialogue, thoughts, or descriptions Information that is unnecessarily repeated for the reader Areas where pacing slows down because of repetition Inconsistencies in character behavior, timeline, or story details If you find repeated content, I want recommendations for what can be removed, condensed, or rewritten to strengthen the story. In addition, please: Improve readability and flow Tighten sentence structure where needed Flag awkward phrasing Improve transitions between scenes Ensure character motivations remain clear Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting issues Preserve the author's voice while strengthening the manuscript Genre: Romance (Alpha Male / Contemporary Romance) What I'm Looking For: Experience editing fiction, preferably romance Strong understanding of pacing and story flow Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback Fast turnaround Excellent communication When Applying, Please Include: Your experience editing romance fiction. Your typical turnaround time for a manuscript under 50,000 words. A brief description of your editing process. Samples of previous work or references, if available. Bonus: There is a tip available for exceptional work. If you are thorough, catch issues beyond grammar, and significantly improve the manuscript's readability and flow, I am happy to reward outstanding performance. I am looking for someone I can potentially work with on future projects as well. Quality, speed, and attention to detail are extremely important.