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.

I've finished the full draft of a nonfiction book in the personal-development and spirituality space. It's roughly ~25,000 words. Before I take it further, I want an honest, experienced outside read. I'm looking for someone to read it as both a reader and an editor and tell me the truth: where it moves you and where it falls flat, whether the voice is strong and consistent, whether the structure and flow work, where it drags or repeats itself, what's missing, and how it holds up against other books in this genre. I'm not after line editing or proofreading yet. I want big-picture, developmental feedback, and I would much rather hear what's weak than be told it's great. Deliverable: a written assessment, a page or two is plenty, covering the main strengths, the biggest weaknesses, and specific suggestions. Margin notes are a welcome bonus, and a short call to talk it through afterward would be ideal. To be a fit, you should have real experience editing or reviewing nonfiction in self-help, personal growth, spirituality, or memoir, and be comfortable preserving an author's voice rather than reshaping it into your own. In your proposal, please include: a sentence or two on relevant books or projects you've worked on, how you approach this kind of feedback, your rate and turnaround, and, if you're willing, a brief sample critique of the opening few pages. The manuscript is unpublished, so I'll ask the right person to work under a simple confidentiality agreement.

We're hiring reviewers/editors to QA and refine annotations on a video captioning project for an AI client. Your job is to review existing captions and edit them such that they meet the client's quality standards. Role - Review annotations produced by other contractors for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to our guidelines - Edit and rewrite final captions into clean, accurate, natural-sounding paragraphs - Flag systemic issues and edge cases back to the project team Logistics - Hours: ~30/week (may work up to 40/week) - Schedule: must have meaningful overlap with US-Pacific business hours - Duration: 1-3 months initially, with possibility of extension - Bonus compensation available for exemplary work - We're aiming to make decisions within 2 days - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief (~15 minute) interview before any offer Required - Fluent English (native or near-native strongly preferred) - Prior experience with data annotation or annotation QA Preferred - Degree or coursework in Linguistics, English, Journalism, or related field - Copy editing, proofreading, or technical writing experience - Experience working to a style guide and maintaining consistency across large datasets - Background reviewing or editing AI training data To apply, please answer the screening questions below. Thank you for your interest! This engagement is subject to the attached Independent Contractor Agreement. By applying to this job, you agree to the terms of the attached document.

I am applying to U.S. medical schools and am seeking an experienced editor to help refine my personal statement. What I need: * Developmental editing and line editing * Honest feedback on structure, clarity, and storytelling * Identification of weak sections, clichés, and areas lacking impact * Assistance strengthening the narrative while preserving my authentic voice * Familiarity with AMCAS/AACOMAS personal statements and medical school admissions Strong interest in service, leadership, and global health * Applying during the current admissions cycle Please include: 1. Your experience editing medical school personal statements 2. Examples of successful applicants you have worked with 3. Your editing process 4. Turnaround time 5. Total cost for review and revisions I am looking for someone who will provide direct, substantive feedback rather than basic proofreading. My goal is to submit a compelling personal statement that clearly communicates why I am pursuing medicine and what I will bring to the profession.

Contemporary Romance Beta Reader Wanted (Billionaire Romance) I’m looking for a sharp, detail-oriented beta reader to review a completed contemporary billionaire romance manuscript and give honest, reader-focused feedback. The manuscript has already gone through self-editing and was created with AI-assisted drafting, so I’m specifically looking for someone who can help make sure the story feels smooth, emotionally authentic, and engaging to real readers. Project Details: Genre: Contemporary / Billionaire Romance Length: Approx. 30,000 words Format: Google Docs or Word preferred What I’m Looking For I’m not searching for heavy line editing or proofreading. I want genuine reader-level developmental feedback from someone who understands the romance genre and knows what keeps readers hooked. You’ll provide: A written feedback report (I’ll provide a simple template) covering: Overall reading experience Story flow and pacing Character chemistry and believability Emotional impact Confusing moments or plot inconsistencies Dialogue authenticity Tone/voice consistency Repetitive wording or overly “AI-sounding” sections Whether the story delivers on expectations for this niche Inline Feedback I’d also like comments directly in the manuscript, pointing out: Scenes that feel unclear or awkward Dialogue that doesn’t sound natural Repetition Timeline or continuity issues Emotionally flat moments Areas that could be stronger or more immersive When Applying Please include: Your experience with romance fiction (especially billionaire/contemporary romance if applicable) A sample beta read report or feedback example, if you have one Your estimated turnaround time If you’re someone who loves romance novels, understands reader psychology, and isn’t afraid to give thoughtful, constructive feedback, I’d love to hear from you.

We're an established premium men's grooming brand rebuilding our content library. We have professionally drafted, well-structured articles on men's skincare and grooming, and we need a genuine subject-matter expert to make them accurate, authoritative, and trustworthy before they go live. This is not a copyediting or proofreading job. The drafts are already clean and readable. What we need is your expertise: adding real practitioner insight, verifying every health-related claim, and lending your professional credentials as the named expert reviewer on each page. Scope: 8 hub articles (roughly 1,200–2,000 words each) covering men's skincare routines, shaving, acne, anti-aging, sun protection, hair/scalp, and body care. We expect to start with 1–2 as a paid trial, then continue with the rest if it's a good fit. What you'll do on each article: Fill in marked [EXPERT] spots with specific, first-hand insight only a practitioner would know. Verify or correct every marked [VERIFY] health/skincare claim against current dermatological consensus; flag anything that can't be supported. Confirm marked [PRODUCT FACT] details against the product pages we provide. Add your name, credentials, and a short bio as the page's expert reviewer. Your value is your background for accuracy and expertise input. These are health-adjacent pages, so getting the facts right is the entire point. Requirements: A verifiable credential or demonstrable expertise in skincare/grooming — e.g., Dermatologist, licensed esthetician, dermatology-adjacent professional, cosmetic chemist, or a writer/editor with a substantial, verifiable track record in the men's grooming/skincare niche. Willingness to be named publicly as the expert reviewer, with your real credentials, on the published pages. Ability to distinguish supported claims from marketing fluff and to flag/cut anything that isn't accurate. Native or fluent English. Comfortable working in Google Docs or Markdown with inline editorial markers. Who this is NOT for: general copyeditors, proofreaders, or generalist content writers without specific skincare/grooming subject expertise. Please don't apply if you can't be named with relevant credentials. To apply: In your first line, tell us your specific credential or niche background, and link to one example of skincare/grooming content you've written or reviewed. Applications that skip this will be passed over.

Beta reader for a literary novel (spiritual & recovery themes) — paid trial, first 30 pages I’m an author looking for 2–3 thoughtful beta readers for my literary novel — about 50,000 words, upmarket/literary fiction with spiritual and recovery themes. In the neighborhood of The Alchemist and Jonathan Livingston Seagull, with the spare prose of The Old Man and the Sea. It follows one man’s life, and the lives around it, as he tries to make peace with love, loss, and death. This is a paid trial read. I’ll send the first ~30 pages (about 7,500 words). I’m not looking for line edits or proofreading — I want your honest reaction as a reader: where you were pulled in, where you drifted, whether you’d have kept going. Specific and honest is worth far more to me than kind. You’ll answer a short set of questions after reading. Based on how useful the feedback is, I’ll invite one or two readers to continue with the full manuscript at a higher rate. Pay: $75 for the 30-page read + written answers. Continuation readers: $250–$350 for the full book. To apply, tell me: what you like to read (especially any literary or spiritual fiction); a few sentences reacting to a book or opening you loved or hated, so I can see how you talk about writing; and your turnaround time. Please keep the manuscript confidential. And send these questions with the pages — they’re built to get honest, useful answers instead of “I liked it”: • The very first page: would you have kept reading? Why or why not? • Where were you most pulled in, and where did your attention drift or did you want to stop? Be specific about the spot. • Was anything confusing — a line or moment you had to reread? • Did the voice work for you, or get in the way? • Did the main character feel like a real person you cared about? • If you saw this in a bookstore and read the first pages, would you buy it? Honestly. • One thing you’d change.

We are looking for an experienced developmental editor to help shape an original nonfiction book titled Reflections. Reflections explores themes of wisdom, purpose, personal growth, and understanding reality through lived experience. The manuscript presents original ideas in a thoughtful, conversational style and is intended to inspire readers to think more deeply about themselves and the world around them. The manuscript is approximately 300 pages (75,000–90,000 words) and is complete. We're looking for more than a proofreader. We need someone who can help strengthen the manuscript by improving its organization, clarity, flow, and overall reading experience while preserving the author's voice. The ideal editor will have experience with: Editing nonfiction books Personal growth, philosophy, psychology, leadership, or spirituality Helping authors communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way When applying, please include: Examples of nonfiction books you've edited A brief overview of your editing process Your availability to begin, estimated timeline, and pricing Whether you'd be willing to complete a paid sample edit of one chapter Our goal is to publish Reflections in October, so we are looking for an editor who is available to begin immediately and can complete the developmental edit within the next 4–8 weeks, if possible. We are ready to hire the right editor right away and look forward to finding a collaborative partner to help bring this book to life.

Title: Looking for Experienced Health & Wellness Book Editor + Formatter (Fascia / Anti-Aging / Corrective Exercise) Description: I am looking for an experienced editor/formatter to help complete my upcoming health and wellness book focused on fascia, hydration, posture, movement, anti-aging, connective tissue health, and overall body restoration. This is NOT just a proofreading job. I need someone who can: * Organize and restructure chapters * Remove repeated information * Improve overall flow and readability * Keep the writing emotionally engaging and powerful * Preserve my authentic voice and personality * Help make the entire book feel cohesive and professionally written * Assist with formatting/layout for publishing * Insert images/diagrams/photos where appropriate * Help the book visually flow well I already have a large amount of written material completed, but parts of the book currently feel repetitive, flat, disconnected, or inconsistent in tone. I want the ENTIRE book to feel engaging, powerful, educational, and inspiring from beginning to end. The writing style I’m looking for is: * Authoritative but down-to-earth * Educational but easy to understand * Emotionally engaging without sounding overly dramatic * Honest, relatable, and inspiring * Strong storytelling while still feeling credible and professional I do NOT want the book to sound robotic, overly clinical, AI-written, or like a dry medical textbook. I want it to feel real, passionate, educational, and powerful while still sounding intelligent and trustworthy. Another important part of this project: Some sections of the manuscript were expanded or assisted with AI tools during the writing process, so I need someone who can naturally refine and humanize the writing throughout the book. I want the final result to sound: * authentic * natural * emotionally real * intelligent * smooth flowing * professional and engaging I specifically want repetitive AI-style phrasing, robotic transitions, generic filler wording, and overly repetitive explanations cleaned up and rewritten while still preserving MY personality, tone, and message. Ideal candidate: * Strong experience editing health/wellness books * Familiar with fascia, corrective exercise, fitness, movement therapy, anti-aging, posture, or bodywork terminology * Able to take passionate/raw writing and professionally polish it WITHOUT making it sound robotic or overly clinical * Strong sense of storytelling and reader engagement * Experience formatting books for print and/or Amazon KDP preferred I will provide: * Current manuscript * Older book examples * Images/photos * Direction and feedback throughout the process Please send: * Examples of books you have edited/formatted * Experience in health/wellness publishing * Estimated pricing/timeline * Why you feel you would be a good fit for this project This book is very personal to me and I’m looking for someone who truly understands how to bring a strong message and vision together in a powerful way.

Job Title: Beta Reader Needed for Contemporary Billionaire Romance Novel. Description I'm seeking an experienced beta reader for a completed contemporary romance novella. The manuscript has been self-edited and I am looking for thoughtful reader feedback before moving to the next stage of publication. Genre: Contemporary Billionaire Romance (Big City Setting) Length: Approximately 16,500 words I am looking for feedback on: • Overall reader experience • Story flow and pacing • Character development and believability • Emotional connection and romantic chemistry • Areas that feel confusing or underdeveloped • Dialogue authenticity • Consistency of voice and tone • Repetitive language or awkward phrasing • Whether the story meets reader expectations for the billionaire romance genre In addition to a written feedback report (template provided), I would like comments directly within the manuscript (Google Docs or Microsoft Word preferred) noting: • Confusing passages • Dialogue that feels unnatural • Timeline or continuity issues • Repetition • Scenes that lack emotional impact • Opportunities to strengthen character motivations or story tension This is a beta read, not a copyediting or proofreading project. I'm looking for honest, reader-focused developmental feedback. When applying, please include: • Your experience reading or reviewing contemporary romance, particularly billionaire romance • Any relevant beta reading experience • A sample beta report or feedback example (if available) • Your estimated turnaround time Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.