We're looking for an experienced developmental editor for a nonfiction Manuscript. WHAT'S INCLUDED - Read the full manuscript (Word doc) - Deliver a 6–8 page editorial letter covering big-picture structure, narrative flow, clarity, cohesion, strengths, and areas for revision - No in-line edits — this is direction-setting, not line-level work - One follow-up Zoom call to walk through the letter together - Optional preliminary Zoom call before you begin, to align on the author's vision (author notes can be provided instead of a call, if preferred) WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Demonstrated experience with nonfiction developmental editing (writing samples welcome) - Comfort working from a Word manuscript - Clear, structured communication — we value editors who can articulate *why* a note matters, not just flag it TIMELINE - 2–5 weeks depending on final word count - Please note your current availability in your proposal, including any planned time off in the coming weeks To apply, please include: 1. 1–2 writing samples (editorial letter excerpts preferred) 2. Your estimated word count comfort range and typical turnaround General budget + pay scale estimate: Up to 60k words $1,050 2–3 weeks Up to 80k words $1,450 3–4 weeks Up to 100k words $1,700 4–5 weeks

We are looking for a credentialed health or medical professional to review blog articles for scientific accuracy. Our articles are typically about 1,000 words and include 3–5 citations from peer-reviewed research. Your role will be to read the article carefully and verify that the claims made in the article accurately reflect the studies being cited. Responsibilities: Read the full article and flag any statements that are inaccurate, misleading, or not supported by evidence. Open and review the cited studies. Confirm that the article’s interpretation of each study matches what the study actually concludes. Flag any citation that does not support the claim it is attached to. Suggest corrections or clarifications when needed. Requirements: You must have credentials that qualify you to interpret scientific or medical research. Examples may include MD, DO, ND, PhD, PharmD, RN, RD, MPH, or similar training in a scientific or clinical field. Strong ability to read and interpret peer-reviewed research. Attention to detail and ability to identify when claims do not accurately reflect study findings. Comfort working with health and medical research literature. Additional notes: Your name and credentials will appear on the website as the article’s medical reviewer, along with a short bio outlining your background. Articles are typically around 1,000 words and include 3–5 citations. We are looking for a flat rate per article. Please include your rate per article when applying. When applying, please briefly describe your credentials and experience interpreting scientific research. If possible, include examples of similar editorial or review work you have done.

Hi there, I’m seeking a thoughtful and experienced contemporary romance beta reader to review my completed manuscript and provide in‑depth, reader‑focused feedback. The draft has been self‑edited and partially developed with AI assistance, so I’m specifically looking for a human perspective to ensure the story reads naturally, delivers emotional impact, and meets the expectations of the romance genre. Genre: Contemporary Romance Word Count: 10,000 What I Need From You I’m looking for a beta reader who can deliver a clear, structured feedback report addressing: Overall impressions — how the story lands as a whole Plot clarity — any confusing or underdeveloped moments Character authenticity — believability, consistency, and emotional depth Emotional engagement — where the story hits or falls flat Pacing — slow sections, rushed scenes, or imbalance Voice and tone — consistency throughout the manuscript Repetitive or AI‑leaning phrasing — areas that feel mechanical or unnatural Genre alignment — ensuring it fits contemporary romance reader expectations Tense and grammar — shifts between past and present, POV inconsistency, issues that disrupt being able to read In addition to the written report, I’d like inline comments (Google Docs or Word) that point out: Confusing or unclear scenes Dialogue that feels stiff or unnatural Repetition Timeline or continuity issues Emotionally flat moments Sections that need strengthening This is reader‑level developmental feedback, not line editing. What are the top 3 strengths? What are the top 3 improvements? If you were me, what would you fix first? What to Include- Please provide: Your background or experience with contemporary romance beta reading A sample beta report, if you have one Your estimated turnaround time You only need to comment if there is something that needs to be commented on, updated, or revised. If you have your own report, please keep in mind that these are the things I’m looking for. Thank you. Matti

We are a growing small business looking for a highly motivated Quality Control Specialist to join our team. As we expand, we need a sharp, detail-oriented "second set of eyes" who can truly learn our processes inside and out. The ideal candidate will deeply understand our standards, align with our workflow, and proactively catch mistakes before they reach the finish line. If you have a passion for precision and want to grow with a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are positioning this manuscript as literary fiction, so we can strengthen the narrative in service of the story, but will continue to be authentic to the people, places, conversations, and events that inspired this story. Seeking an experienced developmental editor for a completed literary fiction blending reflective narrative, oral storytelling, family history, friendship, loss, and a strong sense of place, deeply rooted in Southern and Western culture. This manuscript is unpublished and confidential. Prior to receiving any manuscript materials, the selected editor will be required to execute a nondisclosure agreement. Following this, the selected editor will receive Chapters 1-4 (18K words) and a supporting style sheet for a paid developmental review. The developmental editor for the remaining 85,000-word manuscript (Phase 2) will be selected based upon evaluation of the editor fit from Phase 1 engagement. We are ready to move ahead on both phases. The manuscript intentionally preserves two distinct voices: the memoir narrator's reflective perspective and the oral-storytelling voice of its central subject. Preserving the integrity of both voices is essential. Feedback strongly suggests one of the manuscript's defining qualities is its rawness—the sense that observations, realizations, and emotional truths are being discovered rather than merely reported. Clarity should be improved where necessary, but not at the expense of personality, rhythm, authenticity, or narrative character. For example, the editor should query rather than revise instances of deliberate sentence fragments used for rhythm or emphasis. (Zero AI writing will be obvious.) We are seeking developmental feedback on: • Narrative flow and chapter progression • Pacing and reader engagement • Structural organization • Compression opportunities • Placement of anecdotes and supporting material • Thematic cohesion • Areas where additional context or connective tissue may strengthen the narrative = = = = = = = = = = = = To ensure a strong editorial fit, please provide: • Relevant memoir or narrative nonfiction experience • A brief description of your editorial approach • Typical deliverables (editorial letter, margin comments, etc.) • Availability and estimated turnaround time • Phase 1 pricing and Phase 2 remaining-manuscript pricing = = = = = = = = = = = = Required Deliverables 1. Editorial Letter (5–10 pages) addressing: • Audience identification and expectations • Market Positioning • Manuscript's strongest assets • Narrative’s greatest risks, narrative flow, pacing, friction • Compression opportunities • Placement and effectiveness of anecdotes • Voice and voice consistency • Distinction between narrator and Crocket • Reader engagement • Structural observations • Recommendations for the balance of the manuscript 2. Margin Comments / In-Line Notes (Not line editing) • Flow concerns, structural observations, repetition • Places needing context, areas where emotional impact is or is not landing • Questions 3. Strengths Assessment A short section answering what are the manuscript's most distinctive assets? 4. Editorial Approach A brief statement, if selected, what would be your primary developmental priorities for the remaining manuscript? Chapter-by-Chapter Notes, Optional For each chapter of what works, what doesn't, what needs attention Not required, but very useful.

Looking for a graphic designer to professionally format my already written resume. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating visually appealing documents that enhance readability and impact. Responsibilities include designing a clean layout, selecting appropriate fonts, and ensuring the resume is visually consistent. The goal is to make the resume stand out and effectively communicate my skills and experience.

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.

I am looking for a serious fiction editor with strong instincts for geopolitical thrillers, intelligence fiction, historical fiction, and literary pacing. This is not a basic proofreading job. I need someone who can work as a developmental editor, line editor, and light ghostwriting partner when needed to help sharpen flow, tension, chapter structure, dialogue, and narrative momentum.

Hello everyone, happy Summer! I am very excited to begin this literary adventure as a new publisher! I am currently seeking an experienced contemporary romance beta reader to review my completed manuscript and provide detailed feedback. The manuscript was written and generated via AI and has completed the self-editing process already. However, for the best end product, I am looking for a human beta reader to provide feedback and ensure that the story flows naturally, is engaging and magnetic for readers, and aligns with the genre I have selected. This is very important to me as this is my first novel. I’m thrilled to have someone included in my journey, thanks in advance! Genre: Contemporary Workplace Romance (steamy) Word Count: ~ 30,000 I am looking for: ● Written feedback report covering (I will provide a template): ○ Overall story impression ○ Plot holes or confusing sections ○ Character believability ○ Emotional engagement ○ Pacing ○ Voice/tone consistency ○ Repetitive phrasing or AI-style writing patterns ○ Alignment with reader expectations in this niche ● Inline comments within the manuscript (Google Docs or Word preferred) highlighting: ○ Confusing scenes ○ Dialogue that feels unnatural ○ Repetition ○ Timeline issues ○ Emotional flatness ○ Areas that need strengthening I am looking for reader-level developmental feedback. Please include in your proposal: ● Your experience in contemporary romance ● A sample of a beta report you’ve provided before (if available) ● Your turnaround time

Hi! I'm looking for someone to partner with me and get my resume up to snuff. I've recently left my last position, which I held for ~17 years, so it's been a while. I've got a blend of technical, entrepreneurial, and executive experience and want to make sure my resume / CV reflects that. I'm going to apply to various roles in the tech and nonprofit spaces, so I'll need a couple of variants. I'm looking for someone who can help with the writing, proofing/editing, and some reasonable design. (I don't think resumes should be overdesigned, but the format and typography should be crisp.) I'd like someone that I can partner with, have some live chats via Zoom and such, to get the full picture and help get the best result. If this is you, please drop me a line! Please take a couple of minutes to explain why you'd be a good fit. Thanks in advance for your time, Tim