MLA Non-Fiction Book Editor
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’ve completed a 45,000-word professional non-fiction manuscript and now need a fresh, expert eye on it. The draft already has solid content; what it needs is an editor who can polish language, refine the overall flow, and—most critically—verify that every quotation, paraphrase, and reference follows MLA guidelines to the letter.
Your task is to read the book cover-to-cover, correct grammar and spelling, flag awkward transitions, and suggest substantive changes where they strengthen clarity or narrative drive. Because citation accuracy is my top priority, I’m counting on you to cross-check sources, format in-text citations and the Works Cited section precisely, and alert me to any missing or incomplete references. I’m comfortable giving you ample time to do this thoroughly, so there’s no hard deadline; quality over speed is what matters.
Deliverables:
• A fully edited Word document with Track Changes engaged
• A clean, final version ready for layout
• A brief style sheet noting key editorial decisions and any citation questions that need my follow-up
If you’re experienced with MLA editing for long-form non-fiction, I’d love to collaborate.
Your task is to read the book cover-to-cover, correct grammar and spelling, flag awkward transitions, and suggest substantive changes where they strengthen clarity or narrative drive. Because citation accuracy is my top priority, I’m counting on you to cross-check sources, format in-text citations and the Works Cited section precisely, and alert me to any missing or incomplete references. I’m comfortable giving you ample time to do this thoroughly, so there’s no hard deadline; quality over speed is what matters.
Deliverables:
• A fully edited Word document with Track Changes engaged
• A clean, final version ready for layout
• A brief style sheet noting key editorial decisions and any citation questions that need my follow-up
If you’re experienced with MLA editing for long-form non-fiction, I’d love to collaborate.