We are looking for a detail-oriented freelancer to assist us in cleaning up and formatting a language plan. The plan needs to be organized and presented in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should have experience in formatting documents and an eye for detail. This is a relatively straightforward task that requires attention to detail and proficiency in formatting tools such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Relevant skills: - Document formatting - Attention to detail - Proficiency in Microsoft Word or Google Docs Size: Small Duration: Under 1 month Expertise: Intermediate

I am looking for an editor with experience in YA and Crossover novels. This editor would need to read a 73,000-word novel and suggest changes, preferably in redline form for line-edits and a second document if structural issues are present. This is the first of three novels in a trilogy, so I am also looking for a consistent editor for the next two novels, which I intend to complete in 6 and 12 months, respectively. The text has already been AI edited, which is both good and bad, as it cleans up many errors but tends to flatten the prose, which the editor will need to reinvigorate. As you would expect, all copywrite and other intellectual property for any changes or suggestions must be assigned, prior to beginning work, to the novel's author. Thank you for considering this project!! MC Kittredge

I’m looking for a copy editor and editorial assessment for a completed nonfiction manuscript: On Purpose: Designing, Protecting, and Passing On the Life You Built. It’s a collection of 15 short essays (~550 words each, ~8,250 words total) on wealth transfer, legacy, and family communication, written for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families. Each chapter follows a consistent structure and stands alone. This is a personal project — the book will be printed and given as a gift to clients and contacts, not sold. I want a polished, professional result. Scope: copy editing (grammar, clarity, consistency, flow) and editorial assessment (does the argument land, are there gaps, is the voice consistent). Structure is locked — not a developmental edit. Ideal candidates have experience with financial services or wealth management content and a direct, warm, non-jargon voice. Please include relevant samples and your rate (flat fee preferred over per-word given the length).

I'm looking for a beta reader to read my next mystery thriller. I'd like you to read the book as you would any mystery, and then address a few questions: • your overall impressions of the book (try to ignore whether this type of mystery is your personal cup of tea) • how does the mystery hold together • did you spot any plot holes or inconsistencies • did you find any pacing issues I am not looking for editing, finding typos, grammar fixes et al., though if something jumps out at you, feel free to call it to my attention. Thank you for your consideration.

Read an inspirational book on your human superpower in the AI age and provide sincere feedback. Total task is about 90 minutes. What you will do: Watch a 9-minute video introduction to the book on YouTube. At the end of the video, you'll see a link to the book on Kindle. The book costs $0.99 (this is part of your proposal cost). Read the book (about 15,000 words — roughly an hour for most readers). Take a 9-question quiz on the content so I know you read it. Send me brief, sincere feedback in Upwork messenger. I am not looking for editorial feedback. I want honest human reactions. Requirements: An existing Kindle account (no new accounts). Honest, sincere feedback. Interest in the topic (see below) vs. doing it just to get a review. Short Book Description: They told you to grow up. They didn’t tell you the upgrade would erase the original code. While you piled on layers of adult ego to survive, succeed, and protect yourself, you buried the most powerful force you ever possessed. What started as bubble wrap became a body cast. In the AI age, the real threat isn't a machine taking your job—it's you spending your one wild life performing competence, managing appearances, and suffocating the kid you buried under all of it. AI is forcing us to stop performing intelligence and start reclaiming the one thing no algorithm can replicate: the raw, unfiltered aliveness you were born with. This is not a "get in touch with your inner child" book. This is strategy. The most powerful move available to any human right now isn’t forward—it’s a U-turn back to your original operating system. This book is your playbook for that remembering. Through high-stakes business stories and hard-won personal truths, a National Association of Women Business Owners Hall of Fame Inductee and a U.S. National Exporter of the Year show you how to drop the armor, recover your instinct, and unlock the only advantage machines can't copy: the unfiltered, curious spark that lived inside you before adulthood ever built a fence. Deliberately short on purpose. Adult egos love to complicate life to look impressive. This book cuts past the noise and gets straight to the point: the more you try to manage life like a machine, the more you lose your edge. This isn't content; it's a crowbar. Use it to crack open the armor, drop the costume, and step into the most powerful version of you possible. The child licensed to drive the adult body.

What I need A full line edit and copyedit of the manuscript, checking grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency (timeline, names, formatting) Preservation of first-person voice throughout, with no rewording for style unless something is a genuine error A tracked-changes version I can review and accept or reject line by line, plus a brief editorial note at the end flagging any recurring issues No use of em dashes anywhere in suggested edits Familiarity with or willingness to follow a locked style sheet I will provide (banned words and phrases, formatting rules) TOXIC — Style Sheet for Editors Manuscript by Serena Amari (pen name) | Memoir, approx. 19,000 words, 31 chapters Voice and Point of View ● First person throughout. Do not shift to second or third person for the author's own experience, even in passages that feel reflective or distanced. ● Voice is plain, observational, and restrained. Avoid suggesting edits that add literary flourish or emotional intensifying language. ● Tone is graceful, not accusatory. The author is not attacking her daughter in the text; do not flag this as a gap or suggest "balancing" language. Hard Rules — No Exceptions ● No em dashes anywhere. Use commas, semicolons, periods, or restructured sentences instead. ● No meta-commentary about the manuscript itself (no lines like "this is why I am writing this book" or similar self-referential framing). ● No invented details, quotes, or facts. Flag anything that reads as unverifiable rather than adding to it. Banned Words and Phrases ● AI-pattern vocabulary: delve, tapestry, nuanced, resonate, navigate, underscores, highlights, robust, framework, speaks to, and similar. ● Filler phrases: "Let me say this plainly," "I want to sit with that," "the way X always does," "and I will not pretend otherwise," "That is worth saying plainly," or close variants of any of these. ● "Door" metaphors (e.g., closing doors, open doors) and "sickness" language used metaphorically for the estrangement. ● Formulaic sign-offs or summary sentences that wrap up a chapter with a tidy moral. Names and Privacy ● No real names for any family members appear in the text. Family members are referred to by their relationship to the author (daughter, husband, mother, etc.). Preserve this; do not suggest adding names for clarity. ● The author writes under the pen name Serena Amari. This is intentional and should not be flagged. Scope of This Edit ● This is a line and copyedit, not a developmental edit. Structure, chapter order, and content are locked. ● Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency (timeline, formatting, recurring details) are in scope. ● Rewording for style is out of scope unless something is a clear grammatical or mechanical error. Questions about any of the above should go to the author before changes are made. Thank you in advance!

have a non-fiction manuscript titled Exposed, approximately 80 pages, written in American English but originally translated from Spanish. My goal is for the final version to read as though it were natively written in fluent, natural American English for a general readership, with no hint of it being a translation. Here’s what I expect from you: • Transform overly literal or mechanical passages into smooth, idiomatic American English while keeping my authorial voice and Dominican cultural nuances intact. • Ensure each chapter flows naturally and reads clearly, refining sentence structure for both readability and coherence. • Make the text engaging while polishing grammar and eliminating inconsistencies or redundant phrasing. Deliverables: 1. A clean final version that reads effortlessly to an American audience. 2. A tracked-changes file to show edits made throughout. I’m willing to pay for a 5 pages test. If you are bilingual: American English/Spanish it will be a plus. If you have experience adapting texts or manuscripts written by non-native English speakers so they seamlessly align with U.S. cultural expectations while preserving the original intent and tone, I’d love to work with you! Bonus points if you've worked on non-fiction books targeting a general audience.

Looking for someone with experience editing commercially published fiction. The novel blends suspense, crime, and literary storytelling. I'm seeking line editing and copy editing—not ghostwriting or developmental editing. I'm looking for someone who will make my writing better, not simply correct grammar. I want an editor who preserves my voice while improving clarity, pacing, dialogue, and sentence flow. I'm open to substantial line edits and suggestions where they strengthen the manuscript.

In-house Book Reader This is a novel opportunity (pun intended) for bibliomaniacs. We're publishing multiple books per year and are looking for readers of fantasy, romantasy, and supernatural fiction. We're in need of private, in-house examinations on our novels in terms of plotting, character analysis, use of themes and symbolism, the writing style, etc. Additionally we're interested in hearing about the book's strengths, areas for improvement, like plot inconsistencies or factual errors. A reviewer's goal is to provide a balanced and detailed review that will be printed and mailed to us here. A good reviewer will be knowledgeable on the genre, able to compare it with other works on market, and what readers expect from books when they buy them. We're eager to know what the most diligent readers think of our books to guide marketing and campaigns. This is all about you strutting your stuff to get your foot on the book hoard.

Website Content Editor (AI Content Review & Brand Voice) We are seeking a Website Content Editor to review, refine, and improve AI-generated content for a variety of small business clients. Most projects are in the home services and home improvement industries, although other industries may be included from time to time. This is not a copywriting position. The content will already be drafted. Your role is to ensure that the final content is accurate, engaging, natural-sounding, and aligned with each client's brand voice and business goals. We anticipate approximately 5–10 hours per week initially. What You'll Be Editing: - Service pages - Location pages - Landing pages - Blog articles - Website homepage content - FAQ sections - Supporting marketing content The content will be AI generated based on carefully created prompts, and will require human editing, fact-checking, and refinement before publication. Responsibilities: - Review AI-generated website content for quality and accuracy - Remove robotic, repetitive, or unnatural language - Ensure content aligns with provided brand guidelines and client preferences - Improve readability, flow, and user experience - Verify that service descriptions and industry terminology make sense - Identify areas where content lacks specificity or credibility - Ensure content is written for real people, not just search engines - Maintain consistency in tone, messaging, and formatting - Make recommendations for improving content when necessary - Ideal Candidate - Background editing website copy, landing pages, and blog content - Experience working with local service businesses or home improvement companies is highly preferred - Familiarity with SEO best practices and search intent - Comfortable reviewing AI-generated content and improving it without over-editing - Excellent understanding of grammar, style, clarity, and conversion-focused writing - Ability to adapt to different brand voices and industries - Detail-oriented and dependable Bonus Qualifications - Experience with WordPress - Experience editing content for contractors, home services, legal, or local businesses - Understanding of E-E-A-T principles and modern SEO content standards - Familiarity with AI writing tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini To Apply Please provide: - A brief overview of your editing experience. - Examples of website content, landing pages, or blog articles you have edited. - Industries you have worked with. - Your hourly rate. - A short explanation of how you approach editing AI-generated content differently than human-written content. We're looking for someone who can help turn good AI-generated drafts into content that sounds genuinely human, reflects each client's brand, and is ready for publication. Start your response with "Decaf Coffee" so I know you read this whole thing.