Family Guide for navigating dementia Self-Help Book Copy Edit
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I am looking for a thorough copy edit of my manuscript, Staying Connected: A Family Guide to Dementia Care at Home (17,735 words). This is not a developmental or content edit—the structure and overall content are complete. Instead, I need a detailed review to improve readability, clarity, consistency, and overall polish while preserving my voice.
Specifically, I would like the editor to:
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Improve sentence flow and readability without changing the meaning or tone.
Eliminate unnecessary repetition and awkward phrasing.
Ensure consistency in terminology, capitalization, hyphenation, and formatting throughout the manuscript.
Verify consistent use of dementia-related language (e.g., person-centered language, care partner terminology, references to dementia types).
Identify any confusing or ambiguous passages that could benefit from clearer wording.
Check for consistency in chapter headings, callout boxes, examples, and references to recurring concepts.
Preserve the compassionate, conversational voice while making the writing as clear and engaging as possible for family care partners.
The goal is to produce a polished, publication-ready manuscript that reads smoothly, maintains a consistent style, and is easy for family caregivers to understand during what is often an emotionally overwhelming time.
Specifically, I would like the editor to:
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Improve sentence flow and readability without changing the meaning or tone.
Eliminate unnecessary repetition and awkward phrasing.
Ensure consistency in terminology, capitalization, hyphenation, and formatting throughout the manuscript.
Verify consistent use of dementia-related language (e.g., person-centered language, care partner terminology, references to dementia types).
Identify any confusing or ambiguous passages that could benefit from clearer wording.
Check for consistency in chapter headings, callout boxes, examples, and references to recurring concepts.
Preserve the compassionate, conversational voice while making the writing as clear and engaging as possible for family care partners.
The goal is to produce a polished, publication-ready manuscript that reads smoothly, maintains a consistent style, and is easy for family caregivers to understand during what is often an emotionally overwhelming time.