Experienced Book Writer & Visual Author — AI / Data / Governance

Job ID: 40129826

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

Summary
Seeking an experienced technical author who can write full-length, publishable books on Data Literacy & Governance and AI Literacy/Governance (plus optional advanced AI booklets), produce clear one-page visuals, annotated illustrations, slide-ready figures, and assessment/certification-ready artefacts — working from existing research resources I will provide.

I have strong research resources and domain material but need skilled writers to turn them into readable, practical books that follow a Dummy→Hero learning arc: instantly graspable visuals and explanations plus rigorous, implementation-ready depth (templates, checklists, exercises). Prices in the market are high — I’m looking for smart, efficient professionals who can deliver high-quality manuscripts and visual assets at reasonable, agreed rates.

Deliverables (per book — baseline)

Complete manuscript (60k–90k words depending on scope) — chaptered, edited, and ready for publisher submission.

Chapter-by-chapter slide deck (editable PPTX / Google Slides) — 10–25 slides per chapter, speaker notes. (optional, can come in phase 2)

One-page visual primer (infographic-style) for every chapter (source files + PNG/PDF).

Illustrated figures and annotated diagrams (vector or high-res PNG + source).

Practical artefacts: templates (DPIA, audit packs, checklists), homework exercises, quizzes, capstone project and rubrics.

References, suggested reading, and in-text citation notes (publisher-ready).


Required skills & experience

Proven experience writing long-form technical books (tech, ML, data, security, privacy) — show 1–2 published books or near-complete manuscripts in portfolio.

Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, data governance, privacy risk and security for modern data systems.

Strong instructional design instincts — able to convert complex topics into layered Dummy→Hero lessons while preserving technical rigor.

Excellent writing and editorial judgment; impeccable English.

Ability to create or coordinate clear one-page visuals and annotated diagrams (PowerPoint or vector source files). If you don’t design visuals yourself, you must coordinate and deliver direction to a designer and QA the results.

Comfortable producing assessment items, homework, and certification rubrics.

Ability to work iteratively with the client and meet deadlines.

Good project communication (weekly check-ins, trackable milestones).

Nice-to-have (not mandatory)

Prior publishing relationships or experience with technical publishers.

Experience producing course materials, SCORM packaging, or LMS-ready content. (optional)

Familiarity with governance/privacy standards and frameworks.

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Portfolio: at least two relevant examples (book chapters, full books, long-form technical guides, or course slide decks + visuals)
Which publishers have you previously worked with?