Non-fiction Editor for New Mother Gift Book
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
I’m looking for an experienced nonfiction or gift book editor to review and refine my completed manuscript. The book is a warm, accessible guide for new mothers, blending reflections, affirmations, psychology-informed tools, and mindfulness practices.
It’s written in a gentle, conversational voice with short two-page spreads and visually spaced content. The tone is compassionate, calming, and clear.
What I Need:
Light line editing for grammar, punctuation, and clarity
Polishing sentences while preserving tone (gentle, warm, mother-to-mother)
Reordering or restructuring spreads to support narrative flow and emotional pacing
Suggestions for any repetitive, unclear, or underdeveloped sections
Consistency in formatting and voice across the book
Manuscript Details:
Genre: Gift book / Self-help / Motherhood
Audience: New mothers (especially those navigating mental load, anxiety, or overwhelm)
Word count: Approximately18,000
Format: Two-page spreads combining affirmations, tools, and narrative reflections
Ideal Editor:
Experienced in nonfiction, mindfulness, psychology, or parenting content
Sensitive to tone and voice—can edit gently without making the writing sound clinical
Open to collaborative feedback and preserving author intention
Bonus: Experience working with illustrated books, journals, or gift books
Timeline:
Hoping to begin within [insert your timeframe—e.g., 2–3 weeks]
Turnaround ideally within [e.g., 2–4 weeks]
It’s written in a gentle, conversational voice with short two-page spreads and visually spaced content. The tone is compassionate, calming, and clear.
What I Need:
Light line editing for grammar, punctuation, and clarity
Polishing sentences while preserving tone (gentle, warm, mother-to-mother)
Reordering or restructuring spreads to support narrative flow and emotional pacing
Suggestions for any repetitive, unclear, or underdeveloped sections
Consistency in formatting and voice across the book
Manuscript Details:
Genre: Gift book / Self-help / Motherhood
Audience: New mothers (especially those navigating mental load, anxiety, or overwhelm)
Word count: Approximately18,000
Format: Two-page spreads combining affirmations, tools, and narrative reflections
Ideal Editor:
Experienced in nonfiction, mindfulness, psychology, or parenting content
Sensitive to tone and voice—can edit gently without making the writing sound clinical
Open to collaborative feedback and preserving author intention
Bonus: Experience working with illustrated books, journals, or gift books
Timeline:
Hoping to begin within [insert your timeframe—e.g., 2–3 weeks]
Turnaround ideally within [e.g., 2–4 weeks]