Copyedit 14-Chapter Self-Help Book
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
My 14-chapter non-fiction self-help manuscript is finished and ready for a professional copyedit. The text has already been through several passes, so the task now is to refine it for maximum clarity, readability, and a seamless, consistent tone from the opening page to the final takeaway.
There’s no strict allegiance to a particular style guide—Chicago, APA, or your own proven system are all fine—as long as the end result is internally consistent and reader-friendly. That said, please feel free to create a brief style sheet as you go so I can see at a glance how key choices were handled.
Deliverables I need:
• A Word document with Track Changes showing every edit.
• A second, clean copy ready for layout or e-book conversion.
• A short editorial memo (1–2 pages) summarising any recurring issues or recommendations for the final polish.
If you enjoy shaping non-fiction into smooth, engaging prose and can keep an author’s voice intact while tightening language, this should be a straightforward, satisfying project. I’m happy to answer any questions about structure, target audience, or tone before you dive in so you can edit with confidence.
There’s no strict allegiance to a particular style guide—Chicago, APA, or your own proven system are all fine—as long as the end result is internally consistent and reader-friendly. That said, please feel free to create a brief style sheet as you go so I can see at a glance how key choices were handled.
Deliverables I need:
• A Word document with Track Changes showing every edit.
• A second, clean copy ready for layout or e-book conversion.
• A short editorial memo (1–2 pages) summarising any recurring issues or recommendations for the final polish.
If you enjoy shaping non-fiction into smooth, engaging prose and can keep an author’s voice intact while tightening language, this should be a straightforward, satisfying project. I’m happy to answer any questions about structure, target audience, or tone before you dive in so you can edit with confidence.