Line Edit & Trim Popular Fiction Manuscript
Budget: $3,000 – $5,000 AUD
I'm seeking an experienced line editor to help refine my 99,400 word contemporary popular fiction manuscript. The primary task will be reducing the narrative to approximately 80,000 words, following recommendations from a recent professional manuscript assessment. The story has been described as a fairtale for adults, but set in the real world. Whimsical and poignant. Strong character study.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line editing throughout the entire manuscript
- Reducing the overall word count from 99,400 to around 80,000
- Retaining narrative coherence and pacing during the editing process
Ideal Candidate:
- Prior published experience in contemporary popular fiction
- Exceptional line editing skills
- Ability to effectively condense narrative without compromising story quality
- Strong understanding of narrative structure and pacing in popular fiction
Key Responsibilities:
- Line editing throughout the entire manuscript
- Reducing the overall word count from 99,400 to around 80,000
- Retaining narrative coherence and pacing during the editing process
Ideal Candidate:
- Prior published experience in contemporary popular fiction
- Exceptional line editing skills
- Ability to effectively condense narrative without compromising story quality
- Strong understanding of narrative structure and pacing in popular fiction