Copy Edit 444,500-Word Manuscript

I have a 444,500-word manuscript in Microsoft Word that now needs a meticulous copy edit. The basic proofreading is done; the focus is on sharpening clarity, smoothing flow, and tightening structure while preserving my authorial voice. All work must follow the Chicago Manual of Style.

Please edit directly in Word using Track Changes so I can review each suggestion. Consistency in headings, citations, punctuation, capitalization, and numerals is essential. A concise style sheet that records recurring decisions will help me keep the series uniform.

Deliverables:
• The original file fully marked up in Track Changes
• A clean version with all accepted changes
• A 1–2 page style sheet summarizing key editorial choices

Let me know your estimated turnaround time and, if helpful, propose milestones for staged delivery. I’m eager to see the manuscript refined to its best possible form.