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

Looking for an export book editor to proofread and make final edits for a 450 page look on the topic of charisma. The book lays out the formula of what creates and maintains formula and draws upon latest academic studies. As well as historical vignettes, to highlight these principles. The book is complete and just needs final expert editing before going to press.

I need someone who can read through my dissertation transcript and complete the following: 1. Change all past tense to present tense (from: In this dissertation I will research... to: In this dissertation I researched). 2. Check APA (headings, citations, etc.). 3. Grammar and spelling

Seeking a copy editor to update copy for my website. I am an intuitive, healer, and sacred music artist. We will do this live together via Zoom sessions. I want to make the copy shorter, simpler, and as if I I was taking to a dear friend in a personal way. We will NOT use AI.

Book Manuscript Proofreader & Editor Needed (Final Review Before Publishing) We are looking for an experienced book editor and proofreader to perform a comprehensive final review of our nonfiction manuscript before it is published. The manuscript is nearly complete, and we need someone with exceptional attention to detail who can ensure it is polished, professional, and ready for publication. I. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: a. Thorough proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax b. Copy editing to improve clarity, readability, and sentence flow without changing the author's voice c. Checking for consistency in capitalization, terminology, formatting, headings, and style throughout the manuscript d. Identifying awkward wording, repetitive language, and unclear passages e. Reviewing chapter structure and overall readability f. Verifying that the manuscript follows professional publishing standards g. Reviewing the formatting for Amazon KDP compatibility and identifying any issues before publication h. Providing all edits and suggestions using Microsoft Word Our goal is to receive a manuscript that is fully polished and ready to send to our formatter and publisher. II. Required Qualifications We're looking for someone who has: 1. Proven experience editing and proofreading full-length nonfiction books 2. Excellent command of English grammar and style 3. Experience preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms 4. Strong attention to detail 5. A portfolio or examples of previous book editing projects Positive client reviews on Upwork Experience editing books in the self-help, personal development, business, leadership, or psychology genres is a strong advantage. III. Deliverables At the end of the project, we expect: 1. A fully edited manuscript with all suggested changes tracked 2. A clean list of any major issues or recommendations that should be addressed before publishing 3. Confirmation that the manuscript is ready for final formatting and publication, or a list of any remaining concerns IV. How We Like to Work We value clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. You'll be working directly with our team, and we'd appreciate: 1. Regular progress updates 2. Prompt communication if questions arise 3. Honest feedback and recommendations 4. Meeting agreed-upon deadlines V. To Apply Please include the following in your proposal: 1. A brief introduction and your experience editing nonfiction books. 2. The number of books you've edited that have been published. 3. Your estimated turnaround time. 4. Your fixed-price quote We look forward to working with someone who takes pride in producing publication-ready manuscripts.

Project Details & Expectations: Turnaround Time: Standard turnaround is within 48 hours. Rarely, I may request a 24-hour rush turnaround. Word Count & Limits: Essays are typically 300 to 650 words long. I need them edited to be within, but close to, their specific word limits. Editing Scope: Light editing focused on grammar, clarity, and coherence. Please do not over-polish. My students have varying levels of English proficiency, and it is completely fine if their expressions are not perfect. I want to preserve their unique voice. Technical Requirements & Workflow: Editing Process: Please make a copy of the document first and work in Google Docs using Suggesting mode. Delivery: Once you are finished, please use the Gmail email function inside the doc to send it to me as a Microsoft Word file. This keeps the original text safe and allows me to receive the final edits privately. Rate & Next Steps: Budget: This position pays a flat $25 per hour. Trial Run: If you are interested, I will send you a trial essay soon. I would need you to edit it within 48 hours and log the exact minutes spent on it so we can calculate the payment. To prove you read this entire post, please start your response with the word "Sky". Proposals without this keyword will be ignored.

Hello, I’m looking for an experienced fiction editor to provide both line editing and copy editing for a paranormal cozy mystery lead magnet of approximately 12,000 words. The manuscript is complete and has already been through rounds of development and revision. At this stage, I’m looking for someone to help polish the prose while also catching the technical issues that remain. For the line edit, I’d like attention paid to sentence flow, clarity, awkward or repetitive wording, unnecessary exposition, dialogue, and pacing at the sentence and paragraph level. I want the prose strengthened where needed without having the manuscript rewritten into the editor’s voice. Preserving the existing authorial voice is important to me. For the copy edit, I’m looking for careful attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, consistency, continuity, and other mechanical errors. The manuscript is written in first-person past tense. All editing should be completed in Microsoft Word using Track Changes and follow the Chicago Manual of Style. Please only apply if you are comfortable working with both. Communication is also important to me. I’m looking for someone who responds reasonably promptly and is comfortable discussing or explaining an edit when necessary. When applying, please let me know: * Your expected TAT [turnaround time] for approximately 12,000 words * Your quote for providing both line editing and copy editing * How you approach line editing when preserving the author’s existing voice is a priority To show that you’ve read the full posting, please make “Yellow Frog” the first words of your application. Thank you.

You are excellent at getting articles and stories published in newspapers and magazines, websites and other appropriate media specifically in animal and animal health publications primarily for consumer publications but some industry professional publications as well. We will have approx. 20 different articles we need placed in a variety of animal consumer and industry publications with a heavy concentration on dog related publications. These are all news story articles that we are not paying to have published as you are contacting editors and appropriate people to have articles run in their magazines, newspapers websites etc.

We’re looking for an experienced book editor to help edit three non-fiction books currently in development. One of the books is approximately 150 pages, while the other two are 60–80 pages each. We’re looking for someone who can do more than just proofread. We want an editor who can provide thoughtful feedback and recommendations to improve clarity, structure, flow, and readability while preserving the author’s voice. Responsibilities: -Edit manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency -Improve sentence structure and readability -Recommend changes to strengthen organization and flow -Identify areas that need clarification or expansion -Ensure a professional, polished final manuscript -Provide comments and suggestions where appropriate Ideal Candidate: -Proven experience editing non-fiction books -Strong command of American English -Experience with developmental editing and copy editing -Able to preserve the author’s voice while improving the manuscript -Detail-oriented and communicates clearly -Experience editing business, entrepreneurship, leadership, or educational books is a plus Project Details Book #1: ~150 pages Book #2: 60–80 pages Book #3: 60–80 pages Please include: Links or samples of books you’ve edited Your editing process Estimated turnaround time Fixed-price quote (or project-based pricing) Any relevant certifications or publishing experience Preference: U.S.-based editor (or someone with extensive experience editing for the U.S. market).

Seeking a skilled freelancer to assist with layout and paragraph settings for a long MS Word document. The task involves setting up a 20-page document with specific layout and paragraph settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in Microsoft Word and document layout, ensuring the document is visually appealing and well-organized. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure consistency throughout the document.