Hello! I have written a 60 page ebook. I had an editor work with me on this and need another set of eyes to look over final proofing. the book is a how-to PR book and peppered with fun, PR anecdotes and client testimonials. I want someone to look over grammar, spacing, spelling and punctuation.

I’m looking for an experienced nonfiction editor to do a hands-on edit of a completed 12,000-word book proposal. The proposal is for a trade nonfiction book about the habits and behavior patterns that drive drinking, why people often drink more than they intend to, and how to change those patterns without requiring an abstinence-only approach. The proposal is structurally complete. I’m not looking for someone to rethink the concept, positioning, or overall organization. I want an editor who is very good at the sentence and paragraph level and can make the writing feel more natural, fluid, and human. The main areas I want help with are: * Sentence structure and rhythm * Word choice * Paragraph flow and transitions * Repetition * Awkward or overly constructed phrasing * Places where the writing feels too polished, formulaic, or unnatural * Maintaining a consistent author voice throughout **Important: I do not want AI used for the edit.** I used AI as part of the editing process already, and that is actually part of what I’m trying to correct. Some sections have lost the natural rhythm and variation of human writing. I want someone who will read this closely and make editorial decisions themselves, line by line, rather than running the manuscript through ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly generative features, or another AI rewriting tool. The goal is not to make the writing fancier. It’s to make it sound like a strong nonfiction writer wrote it naturally. The proposal is approximately 12,000 words and is for a trade nonfiction book in the behavior change / psychology / alcohol space. Ideally, you have experience editing nonfiction book proposals, traditionally published nonfiction, or comparable long-form work. Experience with authors who have a strong conversational voice is a plus. Please include a few examples of nonfiction work you’ve edited and briefly describe your editing process. Send a quote with the total cost or range.

Native English editor to sharpen B2B thought leadership content (US-based, ongoing) We're WordCube, a language and localization company working with international enterprises on translation, multilingual content, and AI-assisted localization workflows. Our audience is senior: localization and global content leaders, marketing and communications teams, procurement, and international operations at multinational and technology companies. We produce our own source material. Our team has deep subject-matter knowledge and strong opinions about where the language industry is going — but we have drafts written by non-native speakers, and they don't yet read the way a well-edited piece in a US business publication reads. That's the gap we're hiring for. What you'd be doing You'd take our drafts — long-form articles, LinkedIn posts, newsletter sections — and edit them into publishable English content that a VP of Localization or a Head of Global Marketing would actually stop and read. Concretely, that means: - Editing 1–2 long-form articles per month (roughly 1,200–2,000 words each) from rough draft to publication-ready - Editing 4–6 LinkedIn posts per month, adapted from the same underlying research - Rewriting weak openings, tightening arguments, cutting repetition, and fixing structure — not just proofreading grammar - Removing the "translated-from-Chinese" and "written-by-AI" cadence that shows up in drafts and replacing it with natural US business English - Flagging claims that sound overstated, unsupported, or unclear, so we can verify or reframe them before publishing - Occasionally suggesting a stronger angle when the draft has a good idea buried in the middle, and returning every piece with a short editor's note — what you changed, what you'd flag, and why — so our team gets better at the drafts we hand you We'll give you the background material: our editorial guidelines, industry reference sources, and context on each topic. You won't be researching from scratch, and you won't be inventing content. You're the editor, not the ghostwriter. What we're looking for - Native English speaker, based in the United States (this is a requirement for this role, not a preference) - Several years of professional experience writing or editing B2B content for a business audience — agency, in-house content team, trade publication, or established freelance practice - Demonstrated experience with LinkedIn as a B2B channel: you understand that a good LinkedIn post is structurally different from a blog intro, and you can show us work that performed - Editorial judgment. You can tell the difference between a draft that needs restructuring and one that needs three sentences fixed, and you don't rewrite for the sake of rewriting - Comfortable with restrained, credible, non-promotional writing. We don't want hype, buzzwords, clickbait hooks, or "game-changing" anything - Reliable turnaround and clear communication Nice to have (genuinely a plus, not a filter) - Experience in or around the language services industry — LSPs, translation, localization, TMS platforms, multilingual SEO, international content operations - Familiarity with how AI is actually being used in enterprise content and translation workflows, beyond the headlines - Experience editing content written by non-native English speakers or subject-matter experts How this works - Fixed price per piece. We'll agree a rate per article and per batch of LinkedIn posts before work starts, and we're open to your proposed pricing based on your experience - Ongoing engagement — we're looking for one editor to work with over time, not a one-off project - Steady, predictable volume: roughly 1–2 articles and 4–6 posts a month, with room to grow if it goes well - We'd like to start with one paid trial piece (one article plus two LinkedIn posts) so we can both see how the collaboration works before committing to an ongoing arrangement To apply, please include: 1. Two or three samples of B2B content you wrote or edited — LinkedIn posts and long-form both welcome. If you edited rather than wrote it, say so, and tell us briefly what you changed 2. One or two sentences on what usually goes wrong in expert-written B2B drafts, in your experience 3. Your typical fixed-price range per 1,500-word article and per LinkedIn post Applications that open with a generic cover letter and no samples won't be reviewed. We read every proposal that includes real work.

Hello! I'm excited to find the right person for my business, to help it continue to grow. What I need is an editor that can make sure my brand stays on point or an avid reader that feels they know what should have happened next. (Contemporary Romance, Instalove) I have highly detailed series bibles, outlines, and great gw's. A very specific niche, with high reader expectations. What this position is: Analizing manuscripts once the GW sends it in for holes and inconsistencies. Then making those changes once approved, full edits. Bonuses: Can you spot? weak motivations plot convenience sagging middle scenes that don't earn page time (tighten up word count) pacing dips missing emotional beats timeline confusion weak payoff setup subplot threads dropped stakes not escalating conflict resolved too easily contradictions in world rules Managing High/highs and Low/Lows Knowing the niche If making sure the big picture for a series comes together and fixing things when needed is your thing. I can't wait to hear from you! If you LOVE spreadsheets / docs / lore bibles. This is for you! If you read romance avidly and are always thinking, why did they do that? What about so-an-so? This is your gig! About the niche: Contemporary romance, short stories, built into a world. Instalove, alpha's, and morally gray scale sliding. Most of the hero's are anti hero. Most of the manuscripts are between 15-30k words. Please let me know: Would you be willing to give a test editing/analysis sample? Thank you! Kristina

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).

Seeking a story editor to collaborate with our team on a weekly interview series. The role involves working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to craft compelling stories and align them with our brand's vision. The ideal candidate will have experience in storytelling and editing, with a keen eye for detail and creativity.

I’ve written a nonfiction business book about marketing leadership. 12 chapters plus an introduction and appendix, roughly 43,000 words. It’s been through multiple drafts and it’s in strong shape. I need a final editorial pass before publication. The grammar and spelling should be mostly clean. What I actually need is a close read for flow, comprehension, and tone. The voice is conversational, direct, and occasionally funny (at least I think so). If your instinct is to formalize casual writing, this isn’t the right project for you. If interested, please reply with 3 bullet points demonstrating why you’re the right editor for this book, plus your availability, timeline and rate for 43,000 words. I’m looking for someone who will be honest about what’s working and what’s not working, not someone who returns the manuscript with fifty comma fixes and a thumbs up.

Developmental/Line Editor Needed for Texas-Themed Romantic Suspense Series I'm looking for an experienced romance editor to work on an ongoing Texas-themed contemporary romantic suspense series. The ideal editor has a strong understanding of the romance genre and knows how to strengthen pacing, dialogue, emotional tension, character development, and continuity while preserving the author's voice. The novels are clean, relationship-driven stories featuring themes of hope, healing, redemption, family, and second chances. Each manuscript is approximately 40,000–50,000 words, with additional books planned in the series. This is an independently published series, so I'm looking for an editor who is comfortable working on a publishing schedule with reliable communication and a turnaround of approximately 2–3 weeks per manuscript. When applying, please include: Your experience editing romance novels Relevant titles or authors you've worked with Your editing approach Your estimated turnaround time and rate Your availability for ongoing work I'm looking for someone who communicates well, meets deadlines, and enjoys building a long-term working relationship as the series grows.

I have two horror short stories that need copy-editing. Together they're less than 20k words. (17,356 to be exact.) Expectations/Requirements: - Communication is a must. If you feel like you're unable to complete this by the deadline, please let me know. - I'm not looking for developmental editing. All I'm asking is to check grammar/spelling, punctuation, and any continuity slip-ups that I may have missed. - Ideally, I'd like to have everything complete in 10 days. - Edits will be done through Google Docs. - Payment will be done in milestones. Half for the first story, the rest for the second.

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.