Copy Edit 13 Short Stories
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a manuscript containing thirteen short stories that is almost ready for publication. What I need now is a sharp, reader-focused copy edit that smooths out inconsistencies, polishes clarity, and gets every detail ready for Amazon’s print platform (KDP). There’s no formal style guide in place, so I’m happy for you to apply best editorial practices as long as the finished result reads naturally and professionally.
The stories have already gone through several self-revisions, so the emphasis is on consistency of tone, character details, timeline references, and any small logic gaps that might distract a reader. You’re welcome to flag any glaring grammar or punctuation issues you spot along the way, but your primary brief is to tighten the prose and ensure everything flows seamlessly from story to story.
Once the language is refined, I’d like the manuscript set up for KDP paperback: correct trim size (6"×9"), margin and gutter settings, clear chapter breaks, front-matter and back-matter placement, and any other print-ready touches Amazon expects.
Deliverables
• A Word document showing tracked changes of every edit made
• A clean, print-ready version formatted for Amazon KDP
• A brief style sheet noting key decisions on spelling, capitalization, and recurring names or terms
I’m hoping to send the file by the end of the week and would love to hear your estimated turnaround time. If this sounds straightforward and within your wheelhouse, let’s get started.
The stories have already gone through several self-revisions, so the emphasis is on consistency of tone, character details, timeline references, and any small logic gaps that might distract a reader. You’re welcome to flag any glaring grammar or punctuation issues you spot along the way, but your primary brief is to tighten the prose and ensure everything flows seamlessly from story to story.
Once the language is refined, I’d like the manuscript set up for KDP paperback: correct trim size (6"×9"), margin and gutter settings, clear chapter breaks, front-matter and back-matter placement, and any other print-ready touches Amazon expects.
Deliverables
• A Word document showing tracked changes of every edit made
• A clean, print-ready version formatted for Amazon KDP
• A brief style sheet noting key decisions on spelling, capitalization, and recurring names or terms
I’m hoping to send the file by the end of the week and would love to hear your estimated turnaround time. If this sounds straightforward and within your wheelhouse, let’s get started.