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.

I am seeking an experienced beta reader with a strong background in Contemporary Romance to review a completed manuscript and provide thoughtful, detailed feedback. The manuscript has already gone through self-editing and was created with the assistance of AI. I am looking for a reader who can evaluate the story from a reader’s perspective and help ensure the writing feels authentic, emotionally compelling, and consistent with expectations for the genre. Project Details · Genre: Contemporary Romance · Length: Approximately 10,000 words What I Need I will provide a feedback template for the review. The completed report should include comments on: · Overall reading experience · Plot inconsistencies or confusing sections · Character development and believability · Emotional impact and reader engagement · Story pacing · Consistency of voice and tone · Repetitive wording or signs of AI-generated writing · How well the story meets expectations within the Contemporary Romance genre In addition, I would like comments placed directly in the manuscript (Word or Google Docs preferred) to identify: · Areas that are unclear or difficult to follow · Dialogue that feels unnatural · Repetitive content · Timeline or continuity issues · Moments that lack emotional depth · Scenes or sections that could be strengthened This is a beta reading project focused on developmental, reader-centered feedback rather than line editing or proofreading. When Applying, Please Include: · Your experience reading or reviewing Contemporary Romance novels · A sample beta reader report (if available) · Your estimated turnaround time for completing the review

Title: Crazy or Dead I’m looking for a focused developmental assessment of my 75,000-word psychological thriller, Crazy or Dead. I noticed your work includes psychological suspense/thriller projects, and that is the specific expertise I’m hoping to find. This is my sixth novel. My first five were crime thrillers written in third-person limited, while this is my first psychological thriller written in first-person present. That shift is part of why I’m seeking a specialist’s view. The manuscript is not a rough draft. It has been through multiple beta reads, two full edits, and a final proofread. I believe the plot is sound, the ending resolves the major questions, and I am not looking for a general rewrite or a broad line edit. The premise is: after a traumatic loss, a psychology PhD candidate begins experiencing events that make her question whether she is being hunted, manipulated, or losing her mind. What I want is a sharp professional read on one specific issue: whether the reader confusion in the manuscript feels like effective psychological suspense, or whether it crosses into frustration. The story uses uncertainty, possible paranoia, memory gaps, and shifting trust as part of the engine. I do not want the book made obvious too early, but I do want to know whether the reader has enough grounding, escalation, and clue placement to stay engaged until the reveal. The main areas I’d like evaluated are: Reader confusion versus suspense Whether the protagonist’s uncertainty remains compelling Whether the clue trail is fair and satisfying Whether any sections repeat the same doubt beat too often Whether the final reveal makes the earlier uncertainty worth it Whether the manuscript feels ready for agents/publishers or needs targeted structural adjustment Of course, if you see other significant issues, I would want those brought to my attention as well. Because the reader’s uncertainty is central to the book, I’m hesitant to send a full spoiler synopsis before you’ve had a chance to look at the manuscript. I can provide one if you need it for quoting or later analysis. I’m attaching the manuscript, and you’re welcome to skim whatever portion you need in order to decide whether the project is a good fit and to provide an appropriate quote. Could you let me know whether this kind of focused assessment is something you do, what the approximate cost would be, and how you would approach it? All the Best, Mike Slavin mikeslavinauthor dot com

We are seeking an experienced Website Content Editor to refine and polish content for a new website currently in development. Our team has completed the website design and information architecture, and we are drafting the content for each page. We are looking for a skilled editor who can transform our drafts into clear, engaging, and user-friendly website copy. This is not a content strategy or website design project. We are looking for someone who excels at improving existing content, not creating it from scratch. Responsibilities: - Edit and rewrite drafted website content for clarity, readability, and engagement - Improve headlines, subheadings, and calls-to-action - Ensure a consistent voice and tone across all pages - Organize content for easy scanning and readability - Simplify complex information without losing meaning - Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and consistency - Provide recommendations where additional clarification or content may be needed - Deliver polished content that is ready for implementation into WordPress What We'll Provide: - Draft content for each website page - Existing website for reference - Approved website designs and page layouts - Supporting documentation and reference materials - Brand guidelines We're looking for someone with experience in: - Website content editing - Website copywriting - UX writing - Copy editing - Plain language writing - Editing existing website content - Writing for professional organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare, education, or similar industries Deliverables: - Edited and polished website copy for approximately 20–30 pages - Improved headlines and calls-to-action - Content organized by page and section for easy implementation - Editorial recommendations where appropriate Timeline We are looking to begin immediately and would like the project completed within the next few weeks. Please include your estimated turnaround time in your proposal. To Apply Please provide: - 2–3 examples of websites you've edited or rewritten - A brief description of your role on each project - Your availability over the next 2–3 weeks - Your estimated timeline for completing this project Please begin your proposal with the words "Website Content" to confirm you've read the full job description. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong experience in website editing and can transform draft content into concise, engaging, user-focused web copy.

Experienced Developmental Editor (Hybrid Role: Editing + Author Webinars) – US Only Description: We’re seeking an experienced Developmental Editor to join our team in a hybrid role that combines hands-on manuscript editing with live author support and education. This role is ideal for someone who has worked with larger publishing houses, has edited multiple genres, and enjoys helping first-time authors understand the publishing and revision process. In addition to developmental editing, this role will involve presenting webinars, walking first time authors through feedback, and answering questions in live or group settings. Strong communication and presentation skills are a must. Responsibilities: Provide developmental edits on book-length manuscripts across multiple genres Offer clear, actionable editorial feedback tailored to first-time authors Host and present live webinars or workshops for authors Answer author questions in a supportive, professional manner Collaborate with our internal team on editorial standards and author education Requirements: Proven experience as a developmental editor Prior experience editing for established or larger publishing houses Experience working across multiple book genres (fiction and/or nonfiction) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable presenting to groups and speaking on live webinars Professional, reliable, and author-focused Nice to Have: Strong presentation or teaching background Experience mentoring or coaching first-time authors Familiarity with virtual webinar platforms (Zoom, etc.) Compensation: $50–$100 per hour, depending on experience Location: US-based candidates only To Apply: Please include a brief overview of your relevant editing experience, genres you’ve worked in, and any experience presenting or teaching authors. 👉 Important: To let us know you read this post carefully, please include the word “manuscript” at the beginning of your proposal. We’re looking forward to connecting with editors who are passionate about both high-quality editing and empowering new authors.

##The project *Before the Storm: A Father's Story of Autism, Meltdowns, and Learning to Hear What His Son Couldn't Say* is a short narrative nonfiction / memoir manuscript, roughly 16,000 words, written under a pen name (Simon Hale). It's a true story: a father's account of raising his autistic son, structured in three acts — the daily reality of the struggle, the family learning to read the boy, and what they decided to build as a result. The book ends by introducing a real project the family is developing. It's written for parents of autistic and special-needs children, and it's intended to be both a standalone book and the front door to a related product and community. I'm hiring a developmental editor for a full critical pass before publication. I have a hard production deadline (details below), so turnaround matters. ## What I need from you A developmental / substantive edit — not a copyedit or proofread (those come later). I want your assessment of the book at the level of structure, pacing, voice, emotional impact, and credibility. Specifically: 1. **Does it work as a whole?** Is the three-act arc earned? Does the ending (the introduction of the project) land as a natural conclusion to the story, or does it read like a pitch — and if so, exactly where does it tip? 2. **Pacing and momentum.** Where does it drag, repeat itself, or lose you? Where do you skim? Flag specific passages. 3. **Voice and tone.** Is the first-person father's voice consistent, warm, and credible? Where does it slip into sentimentality, over-writing, or "tell" instead of "show"? 4. **Emotional honesty.** Where does anything ring false, exaggerated, or written-for-effect rather than true? This is a personal story and I would rather it be unflinching than flattering. 5. **The recurring metaphors and motifs** (e.g., the "needle," the barometer, "before the storm"). Are they effective or overused? Flag repetition. 6. **Chapter-level notes.** Which chapters are strongest, which are weakest, and why. What would you cut, expand, or reorder? 7. **The science.** The book weaves in research (masking, alexithymia, physiological prediction of meltdowns, co-regulation, etc.) with a sourced notes section at the back. Does the science land naturally in the narrative without lecturing, and does anything feel overstated? 8. **Anything that would draw criticism.** Where might a skeptical reader, a clinician, or an autistic self-advocate object? I want those spots flagged hard. ## What I do NOT need Encouragement. I've already had early readers tell me they love it, and that feedback hasn't helped me improve the book. I'm paying specifically for the critical eye those readers couldn't give me. Please be direct — tell me what isn't working, what's weak, what you'd cut. Blunt is useful; polite is not. You will not hurt my feelings, and candor is the single most valuable thing you can deliver. ## Format of deliverable Whatever you work best in — tracked changes and margin comments in the Word document, an editorial letter summarizing the big-picture notes, or both (both is ideal: a 1–3 page editorial letter for the structural/global issues, plus in-line comments for specific spots). I care more about the substance of the feedback than the format. ## Logistics - Manuscript: ~16,000 words, Word document, provided on hire. - Timeline: I need notes back within [X] days — I have a firm publication deadline of mid-July and need time to integrate your feedback. Please only take this on if you can meet that turnaround. - Before we start the full edit, I'd like a **paid sample edit of one chapter** (your choice or mine) so we can confirm fit. I'll pay for the sample regardless of whether we proceed. - Confidentiality: this is an unpublished manuscript and a true family story told under a pen name. Please keep it confidential. ## About fit This book benefits from an editor with experience in **memoir or narrative nonfiction specifically** (not primarily fiction). If you have any background, lived experience, or subject familiarity with autism, neurodiversity, disability, or special-needs parenting, please mention it — it's genuinely valuable for this project, though not required. ## To respond Please tell me: (1) your relevant memoir/nonfiction editing experience, (2) your availability against the timeline above, (3) your rate for a ~16k-word developmental edit plus a one-chapter paid sample, and (4) in a sentence or two, what you think a developmental edit should accomplish. That last one tells me more than a portfolio.

Seeking an editor for a 10,000-word romance Lead Magnet book. Responsibilities include reviewing the manuscript for grammar, punctuation, and consistency, and providing feedback on character development and plot flow. The ideal candidate will have experience in romance editing and be able to deliver within 3-4 days.

I have a ~67k word manuscript in narrative non-fiction that needs fact-checking. The task needs to be completed relatively soon and accurately in AP style. I am looking for an expert who can ensure the accuracy and quality of the manuscript.

I'm an author with an 8-book Christian middle-grade series, The Brave Girls of the Bible Club (ages 8–12), and I'm looking for an editor for the whole series. The series at a glance: Five modern girls discover a magical trunk in their church basement that transports them into the stories of courageous women of the Bible. Each book teaches one real-world skill (courage, leadership, emotional honesty, resilience, identity, gifts, empathy) and ends with a parent–daughter discussion guide. The eight books feature Esther, Deborah, Hannah, Ruth, Mary Magdalene, Priscilla, Miriam, and an ensemble finale. Scope: 8 books, ~4,000–6,000 words each — roughly 38,000 words total Already fully drafted, formatted, and consistent in style (Word/.docx files) Each book: 7–8 chapters plus back matter (discussion guide, journal pages) These manuscripts are already written and in a fixed brand voice. I'm looking for editing and continuity checking, not rewriting. Specifically: Line/copy edit — grammar, clarity, flow, age-appropriate language for 8–12. Series continuity — consistency across all 8 books (character details, the trunk's "rules," recurring phrasing, the deepening faith arc). Scripture accuracy — confirming the biblical retellings and references are handled faithfully. I don't want the text rewritten or "elevated" into a different style, just polished and made consistent. Before I commit to all eight, would you be open to a paid sample edit of one chapter (~1,500 words)? That lets me see your editing style and confirm we're a good fit. If it goes well, I'd then want a bulk quote for the full series (~38,000 words) and your estimated turnaround. A few quick questions: Are you comfortable with middle-grade fiction (not just devotionals/picture books)? Do you work in Word with tracked changes so I can review every edit? What's your rate for the one-chapter sample, and roughly for the full series? The ideal candidate will have experience in Christian content and middle-grade books, ensuring the series is engaging and suitable for the target audience. This is a long-term project requiring a commitment to editing all 8 books.

I’m looking for a skilled editor to help refine my Young adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel. The story follows a young protagonist navigating hidden powers, multiple realms, and a larger destiny. The manuscript is currently in second draft, and I’m looking for assistance in copy editing, line editing, and possible developmental editing. What I need: Pacing Continuity and story clarity Narration & description 100% Human Editing No AI What to include in your proposal: Your rate (preferably fixed rate) Estimated turnaround time for 100k words