Hello, I need someone to perform proofreading and copy editing for Contemporary Romance novels on an ongoing basis. Edits will be performed in Word with tracking changes using the Chicago Manual of Style. Please apply only if you are knowledgeable with CMOS. I'm looking for someone who responds quickly and who can turn around a project on short notice. I looking for a professional editor who has excellent communication skills. The rate is $0.003/word per book for copy editing and proofreading. I have reoccurring work on a monthly basis Please submit a recent one-page copy-editing work sample with your typical turnaround time, your experience level, education, and the type of books you personally like to read. When you apply, make the first word on your application “Contemporary.” I look forward to hearing from someone I can work with for the novels I write!

I have a manuscript nearly ready for publishing. I need an expert proofreader to go through it to check for spelling errors and any grossly incorrect grammatical error, incomplete sentences ort thoughts.

Secondary proofread to ensure that no typos exist and that all changes have been accurately made in a client's manuscript.

Hi, I need an experienced native English speaker/proofreader to check 12 pages for an English language textbook – including typos, clarity, uniform formatting of fonts and spacing across all 12 pages (same activity page for 12 sequential units). My regular proofreader is suddenly unavailable, and I need the final pages to submit by Friday. From my experience, if you're locked in, this should take about 3 hours. Sample page attached.

We are seeking a detail-oriented editor to review and refine a set of questions for a confidential project. The ideal candidate has excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading skills and can improve clarity, flow, consistency, and readability while preserving the original intent. Responsibilities: -Edit and proofread a question set for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. -Improve wording for clarity and consistency. -Ensure questions are easy to understand and free of ambiguity. Requirements: -Strong editing and proofreading experience. -Excellent command of English. -Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. -Willingness to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before receiving project materials. -Quick turnaround and strong attention to detail. Please include a brief description of your editing experience and any relevant examples with your proposal.

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.

I’m seeking beta readers who are mothers themselves and have experience reading memoirs or nonfiction about motherhood, resilience, or personal growth. I’d love honest, constructive feedback on whether my book resonates with readers, answers key questions mothers might have, and feels emotionally authentic. Ideally, I’m looking for people who can offer feedback on both content and emotional impact.

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 have a completed 80 page report on an environmental topic that needs a thorough copyedit and a clean, professional layout. The writing is done. We need someone who can tighten the language, catch errors, and turn it into a polished, well designed document. What we need - Fix grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency issues - Check that terminology is used correctly and consistently throughout (units, scientific terms, acronyms) - Flag any claims that seem unsupported or unclear so we can review them - Light structural suggestions are welcome but this is not a full rewrite - Format the report into a clean, readable design (cover page, table of contents, section headers, page numbers, consistent styling) - Place charts, graphs, and images cleanly with captionsWe do not have any images ready to go, so you will need to source everything: photos, icons, or graphics that fit the tone and topic of the report. No AI pictures or graphics. Use your judgment on where visuals would help. Only use images with proper licensing, free stock sites are fine. -Deliver a final print ready PDF and an editable source file. We are looking for someone who can commit to turning this around within a 2-week window.

I am creating a course designed for senior finance executives, that I am calling a "CFO Bootcamp." You can visit the website here; https://cfoleadership.com/cfo-bootcamp/ The course consists of eight modules. And, while each module is different, they usually have 4 - 5 documents each, including a welcome letter, case study, powerpoint etc... The content, for the most part, is original with me, but I used AI to write it. So far, I am the only one to have actually looked at its content, so I need the second set of eyes, not only for grammar, spelling, and such, but also for logic and flow. The course it taught weekly, so other than the first module which is next week, it's not a super time-sensitive undertaking.