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It is a story about four young people in the city of Ahmedabad in the year 2001, when an earthquake hit the state and one year later there were the worst communal riots of the decade. The lives of these young people are turned upside down and how they cope up with loss, death, fear and confusion forms the crux of the story.

Story contains instances of racism, crime, hatred, communalism and persecution.

This is a whimsical, imaginative 22-stanza poem (approximately 700 words) intended for a children's picture book. I am also in the process of illustrating with watercolor. The narrative follows a dreamlike journey featuring elephants, fox-queens, and hot-air balloons. I am seeking a skilled professional to take this short manuscript through a comprehensive editing process to prepare it for publication. I have no specific timeline, and I am open to competitive flat-rate bids from qualified kid-lit professionals.

I need line editing. this book is written for a general American audience, so I want the prose to feel natural, fluent, and native American English — not translated or overly formal.

I am not looking only for grammar correction. I need help with the style, rhythm, sentence flow, clarity, transitions, and overall readability.

What I expect from the editor:

improve sentence structure and flow
make the prose sound more natural in American English
preserve my voice, tone, and meaning
avoid making the text sound generic, academic, or overly motivational
improve transitions between paragraphs and ideas
remove awkward phrasing or “translated” language
keep the emotional rhythm and psychological nuance of the text
suggest changes where the argument is unclear or the pacing feels weak
lightly correct grammar, punctuation, and word choice when needed
The tone should remain intelligent, restrained, psychologically observant, and readable. I want the book to feel polished and professional, but still personal and distinctive.

I have a 30 year business career in corporate technology and an executive leadership. I've written a manuscript to debut my book, Elevate: Achieving New Heights in Leadership and in Life. The book includes my proprietary leadership model and anecdotes from my life lessons and leadership journey. This editing process would be the final pass before publishing. I believe the book manuscript is solid and I am hoping for a "light editing" process.

I would like the Editing process to include the following:
1) Developmental Editing: To ensure that the structure and core concepts of my leadership model are soundly written throughout the book. To ensure the chapters read smoothly and succinctly without too much technical jargon.

2) Line Editing: To ensure that the sentences flow while maintaining authenticity of my unique voice. Perhaps collaborate to suggest re-wording to ensure the style is modern, relatable.

3) General editing/Proof-reading : To ensure that it reads well without issue and make sure there is consistency throughout the book.

Seeking a developmental editor for my 71,000 word sci-fi novel Past Saturn. Resurfacing childhood memories of an interstellar war forces Bobby Flynn to explore his traumatic past. This standalone 71,000 word sci-fi novel is told in two timelines, from Bobby in his thirties and when he was eight. It is a story of friendship, family, and grief, and will appeal to readers of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Ender’s Game, and Bridge to Terabithia.

I am a writer/director whose character-focused dramatic films have screened at the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, California, and the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. I also hold a BS in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Creative Writing in Fiction from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Dates are flexible.

Ghostwriting IT and Software, Technology area book writing and publication in book publisher. The writers PhD in computer science and experienced in teaching and software technology. Experienced in writing technology books and publication. Book areas includes computer science, IT, AI, Machine Learning, university text books, etc. The book writing about 200 pages high quality.

Job Description
I am seeking an experienced copy editor for a completed nonfiction manuscript titled Read the Room, approximately 99,000 words in length.
This book is a memoir with leadership and business themes, using poker and real-world operational experience as the framework for lessons on decision-making, leadership, culture, and communication.
The manuscript is already well-developed and has undergone multiple rounds of revision. I am not looking for developmental editing or heavy rewriting, but rather a professional cleanup pass to prepare the manuscript for publication.

Scope of Work
This is a light to moderate copy edit, with emphasis on:

Grammar, punctuation, and syntax correction
Sentence-level clarity and flow improvements (without altering voice)
Consistency checks (names, terminology, capitalization, hyphenation, etc.)
Identification and reduction of repetitive phrasing
Timeline and internal consistency checks
Creation of a style sheet for consistency across the manuscript
Use of Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Important:
The manuscript has a conversational, story-driven voice, and maintaining that voice is critical.
I am looking for an editor who will polish the writing while preserving tone and personality, not rewrite it into something overly formal or generic.

What I Am NOT Looking For

Developmental editing (structure, story reshaping, etc.)
Heavy line editing or rewriting of passages
Ghostwriting or content expansion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience editing memoir, narrative nonfiction, or business/leadership books
Familiarity with conversational or story-driven writing styles
Strong understanding of Chicago Manual of Style (or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to preserve author voice while improving clarity
Experience working with nonfiction that includes industry-specific language (business, operations, or technical terminology is a plus)

Deliverables

Fully edited manuscript with Track Changes
Comments/queries where clarification is needed
Completed style sheet documenting editorial decisions
Clean version (optional but preferred)

Timeline

Project start: Within 1–2 weeks of selection
Desired completion: 3–4 weeks from start date

Budget

Budget range: Flexible, but seeking light copy edit pricing, not full developmental editing
Open to proposals within reasonable industry ranges

Final Note
This book is very much written in my personal voice, and that voice is an important part of the reader experience. The right editor for this project will help elevate clarity and consistency while allowing that voice to remain intact.

Nonfiction book entitled "A Companion to the Practice of Qigong," dealing with qigong and Chinese martial arts in the context of Chinese history, politics, culture, literature, and film, aimed at popular audience. Contains Chinese character text and accented pinyin. Written by scholar-practitioner. Covers and format largely done. Seek someone to finalize text, complete developmental editing, and shepherd the book through paperback/hardcover-only KDP/Ingram distribution channels. Prefer university-press experience, older, grumpy, typography nerd to create scholarly finished appearance for book. Author has previously published three books with university presses.

Hi!
We're looking for an experienced fiction editor to help us refine a contemporary Sports Romance novel (86,188 words). The story follows a professional NHL player and the his trainer through an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn relationship. Themes include: closeted sexuality in professional sports, workplace power dynamics, childhood trauma, and an emotionally volatile relationship between the story's two main protagonists. The story contains explicit adult content throughout.

All chapters are complete. We are seeking developmental and/or line editing. We'd love an editorial eye on marketability, the story's compellingness, consistency across the dual POVs, and just overall refinement of the prose.

Preferred qualifications:
- Proven experience editing adult m/m romance fiction
- Sensitivity to LGBTQ+ themes, particularly internalized homophobia
- Familiarity with m/m romance, and (extra!) hockey sports romance in particularly

Experience with academic editing, particularly dissertations
 Familiarity with APA 7th edition formats and styles
 Understanding of your field's terminology and conventions
 What are your credentials?
 What experience do you have with APA 7th edition?
 How long have you been providing editing services for dissertations?
 What is your fee structure?

Deadline: July 2026
Word Count: 140,000
Dissertation to earn Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Focus: Avid Elementary’s Influence on School Culture and Climate: A Qualitative Descriptive Phenomenological Study