Need an Expert Developmental Editor for Editing my Narration-Based Nonfiction Book (Also Skilled in Copy/Line Editing)
Budget: $60 – $125 USD
You must be an experienced Developmental Editor with more than 5 years of experience who can also perform Copy Editing / Line Editing for my nonfiction book manuscript.
I would like this done in 2-3 days.
My book currently contains 70 pages and 13801 words.
I only need the highlighted yellow sections of my book edited. The highlighted sections are in chapters 12, 14, 15-18, 22-25, 36-39 that need edited.
Send me samples of your best editing work.
My book is based on my own narrated content, personal experiences, advice, lessons learned, and practical strategies. I need someone who can help shape my raw narration into a book that reads clearly, smoothly, professionally, and keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.
This is not ghostwriting from scratch. The narration and manuscript content already exist. I need a skilled editor who can improve the structure, flow, readability, transitions, chapter organization, and sentence-by-sentence polish while preserving my voice.
What I need you to do:
Developmental Editing
My book was edited using:
Improve the overall structure of the book
Refine chapter order and flow
Strengthen the reader experience
Improve pacing, hooks, transitions, and clarity
Reduce repetition without losing important meaning
Help make the book more compelling and easier to read
Organize content logically so the book feels cohesive and professional
Copy Editing / Line Editing
Improve sentence flow and readability
Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and awkward phrasing
Tighten wording where needed
Remove duplicate or repetitive sentences
Keep my natural tone and voice intact
Make the manuscript sound polished, clear, and engaging
Important Notes
My book is based on my narration, so I do not want my voice replaced with someone else’s style
I want my stories, lessons, and advice to remain mine, just edited to read much better
I want an editor who can help make this a strong nonfiction book, not just fix grammar
I would like the editing done in Microsoft Word using Track Changes
Please separate your work mentally into developmental editing first, then copy/line editing
Type of Book
Nonfiction
Experience-based / advice-driven
Narration-based manuscript
Practical and reader-focused
What I am looking for in a freelancer
Proven experience editing nonfiction books
Strong developmental editing skills
Strong line/copy editing skills
Ability to preserve author voice
Ability to organize raw material into a compelling reading experience
Experience working with narration-based or rough-draft manuscripts is a plus
Strong communication and attention to detail
Please include in your proposal
Your experience editing nonfiction books
Whether you have done both developmental editing and line/copy editing on the same manuscript
How you would approach this type of narration-based book
Whether you work in Word with Track Changes
Samples of similar work, if available
Your price and turnaround time
Whether you can do a sample edit of 2–5 pages
Deliverables
Edited manuscript with Track Changes
Comments/suggestions where chapter flow or structure should be improved
Developmental feedback on organization, repetition, pacing, and readability
Copy/line edited manuscript polished for clarity and engagement
I also need highlighted boxes with sections of the most fitting content for each chapter and or sub chapters were it fits properly:
Nick Pro Move Tips
Nick Notes
Nick Check List
Nick How to Apply
Nick link
Nick Example Link
Golden Ticket at the end.
What I do NOT need
I am not looking for someone to completely rewrite my book in their own voice
I am not looking for simple proofreading only
I am not looking for AI-only editing with no real editorial judgment
I want someone who can help make my book read great, flow well, and feel professionally edited while still sounding like me.
You will give me daily updates of your work so I can add my input if needed.
You will give me time to review your work.
I will own the full and exclusive copyrights to all editing work, text, images, raw files, source files, project files, and all work created for me.
I will keep all work you provide, and I will own all copyrights to all work and editing work you do for me.
I will release the full milestone when the editing is completed, delivered including source files, and accepted by me.
I do not pay any milestones until editing is completed, all files delivered, and accepted by me.
If your work is High Quality and exactly what I need I would be interested in considering you for Future projects.
I don't communicate on Sundays and I don't expect you to work on Sundays.
I would like this done in 2-3 days.
My book currently contains 70 pages and 13801 words.
I only need the highlighted yellow sections of my book edited. The highlighted sections are in chapters 12, 14, 15-18, 22-25, 36-39 that need edited.
Send me samples of your best editing work.
My book is based on my own narrated content, personal experiences, advice, lessons learned, and practical strategies. I need someone who can help shape my raw narration into a book that reads clearly, smoothly, professionally, and keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.
This is not ghostwriting from scratch. The narration and manuscript content already exist. I need a skilled editor who can improve the structure, flow, readability, transitions, chapter organization, and sentence-by-sentence polish while preserving my voice.
What I need you to do:
Developmental Editing
My book was edited using:
Improve the overall structure of the book
Refine chapter order and flow
Strengthen the reader experience
Improve pacing, hooks, transitions, and clarity
Reduce repetition without losing important meaning
Help make the book more compelling and easier to read
Organize content logically so the book feels cohesive and professional
Copy Editing / Line Editing
Improve sentence flow and readability
Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and awkward phrasing
Tighten wording where needed
Remove duplicate or repetitive sentences
Keep my natural tone and voice intact
Make the manuscript sound polished, clear, and engaging
Important Notes
My book is based on my narration, so I do not want my voice replaced with someone else’s style
I want my stories, lessons, and advice to remain mine, just edited to read much better
I want an editor who can help make this a strong nonfiction book, not just fix grammar
I would like the editing done in Microsoft Word using Track Changes
Please separate your work mentally into developmental editing first, then copy/line editing
Type of Book
Nonfiction
Experience-based / advice-driven
Narration-based manuscript
Practical and reader-focused
What I am looking for in a freelancer
Proven experience editing nonfiction books
Strong developmental editing skills
Strong line/copy editing skills
Ability to preserve author voice
Ability to organize raw material into a compelling reading experience
Experience working with narration-based or rough-draft manuscripts is a plus
Strong communication and attention to detail
Please include in your proposal
Your experience editing nonfiction books
Whether you have done both developmental editing and line/copy editing on the same manuscript
How you would approach this type of narration-based book
Whether you work in Word with Track Changes
Samples of similar work, if available
Your price and turnaround time
Whether you can do a sample edit of 2–5 pages
Deliverables
Edited manuscript with Track Changes
Comments/suggestions where chapter flow or structure should be improved
Developmental feedback on organization, repetition, pacing, and readability
Copy/line edited manuscript polished for clarity and engagement
I also need highlighted boxes with sections of the most fitting content for each chapter and or sub chapters were it fits properly:
Nick Pro Move Tips
Nick Notes
Nick Check List
Nick How to Apply
Nick link
Nick Example Link
Golden Ticket at the end.
What I do NOT need
I am not looking for someone to completely rewrite my book in their own voice
I am not looking for simple proofreading only
I am not looking for AI-only editing with no real editorial judgment
I want someone who can help make my book read great, flow well, and feel professionally edited while still sounding like me.
You will give me daily updates of your work so I can add my input if needed.
You will give me time to review your work.
I will own the full and exclusive copyrights to all editing work, text, images, raw files, source files, project files, and all work created for me.
I will keep all work you provide, and I will own all copyrights to all work and editing work you do for me.
I will release the full milestone when the editing is completed, delivered including source files, and accepted by me.
I do not pay any milestones until editing is completed, all files delivered, and accepted by me.
If your work is High Quality and exactly what I need I would be interested in considering you for Future projects.
I don't communicate on Sundays and I don't expect you to work on Sundays.