Geopolitical Articles

Project Title

Developmental Editing for 19,600-Word Book Manuscript (Memoir/Transition Theme)

Project Description

I am seeking an experienced developmental editor for my completed manuscript titled:

Operation Civilian: Transitioning with Purpose

About the manuscript

Type: Nonfiction / memoir-style / personal development (military-to-civilian transition theme)

Word count: Approximately 19,600 words

Draft status: Complete first draft

What I need

I’m looking for developmental editing support to strengthen the manuscript while preserving my voice and intent. Specifically, I need help with:

Overall structure and organization

Clarity of ideas and messaging

Flow and transitions between sections/chapters

Pacing and readability

Identifying areas that need expansion, trimming, or reordering

Developmental feedback that helps improve impact while maintaining my authentic voice

Deliverables

Please include the following in your proposal if possible:

A developmental edit of the manuscript (tracked suggestions/comments in Word)

A high-level editorial memo (strengths, issues, recommendations)

Notes on structure, flow, and chapter/section organization

Suggested next steps for revision

Timeline

Preferred timeline: ~4 weeks (open to discussion based on your process)

Budget

Fixed budget: $650 USD (based on preliminary quote)

Please confirm what is included in your rate

Ideal Freelancer

Experience with developmental editing (not just proofreading/copyediting)

Experience editing memoir, nonfiction, leadership, military transition, or personal development content preferred

Strong communication and ability to preserve author voice

Comfortable working in Microsoft Word (.docx) with comments/track changes