Polish Non-Fiction Book Manuscript
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I have a completed non-fiction book manuscript that now needs a thorough copy edit. The draft is structurally sound, but I want every sentence tightened for clarity, flow, consistency, and perfect grammar. That includes correcting punctuation, eliminating repetition, checking references and headings, standardising terminology, and ensuring the overall voice stays engaging yet authoritative.
Your edit should be done directly in Microsoft Word with Track Changes active so I can review every suggestion. Once the markup is finished, please also supply a clean, final file that incorporates all accepted edits. I normally run a quick Grammarly pass and a DeepL translation check for spot verification, so the text should emerge error-free and read naturally to a broad, international audience.
Acceptance criteria
• A single Word document showing all tracked changes
• A second, clean version ready for layout
• Consistent style and tone throughout (Chicago preferred, but I’m open to your recommendation)
• No lingering typos, grammar slips, or formatting anomalies
The word count sits just under book-length norms, so let me know your usual turnaround time and any questions you have about style preferences before we start. I look forward to seeing how you can elevate the manuscript.
Your edit should be done directly in Microsoft Word with Track Changes active so I can review every suggestion. Once the markup is finished, please also supply a clean, final file that incorporates all accepted edits. I normally run a quick Grammarly pass and a DeepL translation check for spot verification, so the text should emerge error-free and read naturally to a broad, international audience.
Acceptance criteria
• A single Word document showing all tracked changes
• A second, clean version ready for layout
• Consistent style and tone throughout (Chicago preferred, but I’m open to your recommendation)
• No lingering typos, grammar slips, or formatting anomalies
The word count sits just under book-length norms, so let me know your usual turnaround time and any questions you have about style preferences before we start. I look forward to seeing how you can elevate the manuscript.