Spanish-Speaking Copy Editor – Curriculum Materials Project Overview We are looking for a highly skilled **Spanish-speaking Copy Editor** to support the final editing and polishing of curriculum and instructional materials. The ideal contractor will have an excellent command of written Spanish, strong copy-editing and proofreading skills, and significant experience reviewing educational, curriculum, or long-form content. We are specifically seeking someone who is **highly experienced with AP Style** and comfortable applying AP Style standards consistently across instructional materials while also using sound editorial judgment for Spanish-language content. **Adobe InDesign experience is NOT required.** All editing will be completed directly in **Google Docs** using Suggesting mode and comments as needed. What You’ll Do * Copy edit and proofread Spanish-language curriculum materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and readability. * Apply **AP Style consistently** throughout assigned materials where applicable. * Review content for natural, accurate, and consistent Spanish usage. * Ensure terminology, tone, capitalization, formatting, punctuation, and style are consistent throughout the materials. * Identify awkward, unclear, repetitive, or overly literal language and suggest improvements. * Maintain the intended meaning, instructional purpose, and student-appropriate tone of the original content. * Make edits directly in **Google Docs using Suggesting mode**. * Use Google Docs comments to flag questions, inconsistencies, factual concerns, or issues that require clarification. * Review materials carefully for consistency across lessons, units, and related documents. * Collaborate with the project lead through comments and brief check-ins as needed. Required Skills & Experience * Fluent or native-level proficiency in written Spanish. * **Strong professional knowledge of AP Style and demonstrated experience applying AP Style in copy editing.** * Demonstrated professional experience as a Copy Editor, Proofreader, or Spanish-language Editor. * Excellent knowledge of Spanish grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and usage. * Ability to apply editorial standards consistently while recognizing when Spanish-language conventions require appropriate editorial judgment. * Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across large amounts of content. * Comfortable editing and collaborating in **Google Docs**. * Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and meet project deadlines. Preferred Qualifications * Native Spanish speaker preferred, but **not required**. * Experience editing curriculum, educational materials, instructional content, textbooks, or student-facing materials. * Experience editing Spanish translations or reviewing translated educational content for natural language, accuracy, and readability. * Experience working with **AP Style in educational, publishing, editorial, or long-form content environments**. * Familiarity with maintaining style guides, terminology lists, editorial standards, and consistency across multiple documents. Timeline Project completion is expected within approximately **1–2 weeks of the contract start date**, depending on the volume of materials assigned. Applicants should be able to begin promptly and communicate clearly regarding their availability and progress. To Apply Please include: * A brief summary of your copy-editing and Spanish-language editing experience. * A description of your **experience working with AP Style**. * Any relevant experience editing curriculum, educational, or instructional materials. * Examples of Spanish-language content you have edited, if available. * Your availability to begin. * Your approximate weekly availability during the project. Deliverables * Fully copy-edited Google Docs with suggested edits clearly documented. * Spanish-language content reviewed to the best of your professional ability for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and natural language. * Materials reviewed for **consistency with AP Style where applicable**. * Consistent terminology, style, formatting, and voice throughout assigned materials. * Comments identifying significant questions, inconsistencies, or content concerns when applicable. * A short log of major editorial issues or decisions, if requested. **Please note: Native Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required. Applicants must demonstrate strong Spanish-language editing skills and substantial experience with AP Style.**

• Cite-checking: verifying that quoted text, dates, and page references in the drafts match the underlying source documents/exhibits exactly • Exhibit preparation: organizing, labeling, and formatting exhibits (screenshots, court filings, correspondence) to attach to the petitions • Formatting/proofreading: ensuring paragraph numbering, exhibit lettering, and citations are consistent throughout, and that the documents meet standard filing formatting requirements • General polish: catching any inconsistencies, typos, or formatting issues before these go to an attorney for final review and filing These are verified petitions (signed under penalty of perjury), so accuracy and attention to detail matter a lot here. I can share the current drafts and source materials once we connect. Ideally looking for someone with family law or civil litigation experience, familiarity with Illinois court filing conventions a plus.

Schedule (Non-Negotiable): Sundays, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Pacific) MUST be familiar with LGBTQ+ culture Role Overview We are looking for a meticulous person to help draft our weekly Substack publication. This is not a writing role—you will be pulling raw data from our database and formatting it into our established newsletter template. Perfect execution and consistency are critical. Key Responsibilities Access our database to retrieve the required weekly data set. Format, structure, and paste the data into our Substack template per our specific style guide (headings, bullet points, hyperlinks, etc.). Proofread for formatting errors, broken links, and visual inconsistencies. Ideal Candidate Obsessive attention to detail—you catch misaligned text and missing commas instantly. Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating databases and CMS platforms (experience with Substack is a huge plus). Reliable and punctual; this Sunday slot must be covered without fail. Requirements Must have a stable internet connection and a laptop/desktop. Must be available every Sunday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Pacific) To Apply Please confirm that you can commit to the Sunday time slot and briefly describe your experience with Substack & LGBTQ+ culture.

Schedule (Non-Negotiable): Sundays, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern) MUST be familiar with LGBTQ+ culture Role Overview We are looking for a meticulous person to help draft our weekly Substack publication. This is not a writing role—you will be pulling raw data from our database and formatting it into our established newsletter template. Perfect execution and consistency are critical. Key Responsibilities Access our database to retrieve the required weekly data set. Format, structure, and paste the data into our Substack template per our specific style guide (headings, bullet points, hyperlinks, etc.). Proofread for formatting errors, broken links, and visual inconsistencies. Ideal Candidate Obsessive attention to detail—you catch misaligned text and missing commas instantly. Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating databases and CMS platforms (experience with Substack is a huge plus). Reliable and punctual; this Sunday slot must be covered without fail. Requirements Must have a stable internet connection and a laptop/desktop. Must be available every Sunday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern) To Apply Please confirm that you can commit to the Sunday time slot and briefly describe your experience with Substack & LGBTQ+ culture.

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 hiring a detail-oriented curriculum editor to finalize an existing high school drone course. Most of the content is already written. This is not a full redesign. The work primarily involves: Editing and proofreading teacher scripts, lesson plans, and student activities Fixing unclear instructions and inconsistencies Applying consistent branding and Microsoft Word formatting Exporting and checking final PDFs Creating one missing lesson plan based on existing examples We need someone who: Is highly accurate and organized Has strong Microsoft Word formatting skills Has experience with curriculum, teacher guides, workbooks, or technical training materials Can improve existing content without unnecessarily rewriting it Can begin immediately The initial work is expected to take approximately 15–20 hours. Finalists will complete a short paid test using actual project materials. To apply, please begin your proposal with “Version 2” and include: A relevant work sample A brief explanation of what you personally completed Your availability over the next three weeks Confirmation that you can complete a paid test within 24 hours Experience with STEM, CTE, aviation, drones, LMS platforms, or SCORM is helpful but not required.

I need an object eye to offer suggestions to make my short story of 300 words better. I also need editing and proof reading.

Clinician & Publishing Professional Beta Readers — Trauma/Psychology Nonfiction Manuscript ** This is a beta-reading assignment, not a copyediting assignment. Upwork has no beta-reading category, so this is posted under Copy Editing. Please read the description before applying. ** DESCRIPTION I am hiring 3 independent paid beta readers with professional backgrounds to read a completed, unpublished ~110,000-word narrative nonfiction manuscript in the psychology/trauma category. This is a cold-reader evaluation, not an editing assignment. For this phase of the book, I am not seeking proofreading, copyediting, developmental editing, fact-checking, ghostwriting, endorsements, testimonials, or public reviews. I want to know what happens when knowledgeable readers encounter the book on its own. POSITIONS SOUGHT 1. Trauma-focused mental-health clinician — A licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, social worker, or comparable clinician with meaningful trauma experience. 2. General mental-health clinician — A practicing clinician who does not need to specialize in trauma. 3. Psychology/health nonfiction publishing professional — An editor, publishing professional, book reviewer, or similar professional with substantial experience in psychology, health, behavioral science, or serious nonfiction. You do not need to fit more than one. Please identify which position you are applying for. WHAT YOU WILL DO You will read the manuscript, pause once partway through for a short check-in, and then complete a final feedback questionnaire. Midpoint check-in: three questions, five minutes, submitted after you finish Chapter 22, “Seeing the Possible Self”. I will confirm receipt but will not respond to the substance — by design, so that my reactions don’t shape the rest of your read. Final questionnaire: ten questions shared with all beta readers, plus four questions specific to your professional vantage. Expect to spend 40–50 minutes writing. You will receive the book itself, including its normal front matter and introductory material, as a watermarked PDF. You will intentionally not receive advance explanation of the book’s thesis, intended message, target audience, comparable titles, or what I hope readers conclude. I want an uncontaminated cold read. I want your reader experience first and your professional judgment second — in that order. This is not a fact-check and not a peer review. You do not need to rewrite or fix anything. NOTE ON CONTENT This manuscript deals directly and in detail with trauma, grief, violence, and loss. You know your own capacity better than I do — please consider whether reading this material by the project deadline is right for you right now. COMPENSATION Fixed price: $400, paid in two milestones: • $100 on submission of the midpoint check-in • $300 on submission of the completed final questionnaire DEADLINE Midpoint check-in due: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Completed read and final questionnaire due: Sunday, September 20, 2026 CONFIDENTIALITY This is an unpublished manuscript containing private and sensitive material. Selected readers must sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving the manuscript. Readers must agree not to: • share, forward, reproduce, publish, quote, or distribute any manuscript material; • give manuscript material to another person; • upload any portion of the manuscript to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI system, chatbot, language model, summarization service, transcription service, or third-party analysis tool; • use AI to generate, summarize, or draft the beta-reader feedback; • retain manuscript copies after the project is complete. Feedback must come from your own reading and reactions. What I am not looking for at this stage of the process: Please do not apply expecting to provide: • developmental editing; • line editing; • copyediting; • proofreading; • fact-checking; • ghostwriting; • marketing strategy; • an endorsement; • a testimonial; • an Amazon, Goodreads, or other public review. I am not hiring readers to tell me the book is good. I am hiring readers to tell me what happened when they read it.

Hi, my name is Richard, and I'm an author and former high school counselor and corporate recruiting director, and I've written a nonfiction book that helps parents guide their high school and college students toward a clear, confident direction for their future. The full manuscript is drafted (roughly 22,500 to 25,000 words) and I'm looking for an experienced developmental editor to review the entire book and help me make it as strong, clear, and compelling as it can be before it moves to line editing and copyediting. The Book at a Glance Genre: Prescriptive nonfiction / parenting / education Audience: Parents of high school and college students, plus counselors and advisors Length: ~22,500–25,000 words (a foreword, introduction, eleven short chapters, a conclusion, and an appendix) Structure: The book teaches a step-by-step method for helping a student find "direction," built around a named sequence and a three-step process, using real student stories and current workforce data. Status: Complete draft. I've already done my own structural pass, so I'm looking for a professional second set of eyes, not a rescue. What I Need (Scope) A full developmental edit of the entire manuscript, focused on the big picture rather than grammar or line polish. Specifically, I want your assessment of: Structure and flow: Does the book build logically? Are chapters in the right order, the right length, and pulling their weight? Anything to cut, combine, or expand? Argument and clarity: Is the core method explained clearly and persuasively? Where might a parent get lost, lose interest, or stop believing me? Openings and momentum: Do the introduction and each chapter hook the reader and carry them forward? Evidence and credibility: Where does the argument need more support, a better example, or stronger data, and where am I overstating? Consistency of concepts: The book uses several recurring frameworks and terms. Flag anywhere they're introduced unclearly, used inconsistently, or repeated too often. Emotional resonance and voice fit: The book is meant to feel like a warm, trustworthy guide. Tell me where the tone slips or the reader's real anxieties aren't being met. Deliverables An editorial letter / developmental memo (a few pages) covering the points above: what's working, what isn't, and prioritized recommendations. In-manuscript comments (Google Docs or Word tracked comments) marking specific spots that need attention. A short call (optional, 30 minutes) to walk through your recommendations after I've read the memo. To be clear about scope: I'm not looking for line-by-line rewriting, copyediting, or proofreading at this stage. This is a developmental pass only. Ideal Candidate Demonstrated experience developmentally editing nonfiction, ideally prescriptive, self-help, business, parenting, or education titles (please share relevant examples). Comfortable giving direct, honest feedback while respecting the author's voice and intent. Able to work in Google Docs or Word with tracked changes and comments. Bonus: familiarity with the education, career-readiness, or parenting space. To Apply, Please Include -A brief note on your relevant nonfiction developmental editing experience (titles or samples welcome). -Your rate and structure for the full edit (flat fee preferred; note if you charge hourly or per word). -Your availability and estimated turnaround for a manuscript this length. Thanks for your interest!

Developmental Editor / Book Coach Needed for First-Time Nonfiction Author (Mental Health / Self-Help) About me: I'm Gordon Gooding, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) with over 30 years of clinical practice, including a background as a school social worker. I'm writing my first book, and I've never done anything like this before. I need an experienced partner who can help me get it across the finish line the right way. About the book The working title is *Work With the Wind: A Therapist's Honest Guide to Living With Anxiety, Not Against It.* The core idea: anxiety and discomfort are like wind. You can't eliminate it, and you can't sail straight into it, but with the right skills you can reach any destination anyway. I use sailing as the organizing metaphor throughout (drawing on my own decades on the water) and weave in the Yerkes-Dodson stress curve, clinical frameworks for different anxiety presentations, and material from my own recovery and clinical career. It's meant to counter the "eliminate your anxiety" promise of a lot of books currently on the shelf, and instead offer a "living with, not against" approach. Current status: the foreword and 6 of 10 planned chapters are drafted (most through 2-3 rounds of revision). I'm actively writing the remaining chapters and want a professional eye on the whole project going forward, not just a final polish at the end. What I'm looking for: I need a developmental editor or book coach, not a proofreader, to help me with: - Big-picture structural feedback: does the book hold together is the pacing right across chapters - Guidance on voice and audience: keeping the tone plain-spoken and personal without slipping into either textbook-dry or self-help-cliché territory - Chapter-by-chapter review as I complete drafts, with honest, specific feedback (not just encouragement) - Help thinking through open structural questions (for example, where certain recurring images should land, how much clinical material versus narrative belongs in each chapter) - General coaching on the first-time-author process: manuscript organization, working toward a finished draft, and what typically comes next (whether that's agents, publishers, or self-publishing) if you're able to speak to that This is not a ghostwriting job. The ideas, clinical content, and voice are mine. I want someone to help me shape and strengthen what I'm already writing. Ideal candidate - Proven developmental editing or book coaching experience with nonfiction, ideally in memoir, self-help, psychology, or wellness categories - Comfortable giving direct, substantive feedback (not just line edits) - Experience working with first-time authors through to a completed manuscript - Bonus: familiarity with the mental health / anxiety book market, or personal interest in sailing/outdoor metaphor-driven writing (not required, but a plus) Scope, budget, and timeline I'm still deciding between hourly and per-chapter/milestone pricing, and I'm open to a recommendation from applicants based on how you typically structure developmental editing engagements for an ongoing, chapter-by-chapter collaboration like this. Please include your standard rate structure and how you'd approach a project at this stage (6 of 10 chapters drafted, actively being written) in your proposal. To apply, please include 1. Examples of nonfiction/self-help or memoir projects you've developmentally edited or coached, ideally ones that reached publication 2. Your typical process for working with a client through an in-progress manuscript 3. Your rate structure (hourly, per chapter, or full-manuscript flat fee) and availability 4. A brief note on what stood out to you about this project, if anything