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Project: The Longevity Mouth — completed trade nonfiction manuscript by Kathleen Carson, DDS, positioning the oral environment as a missing pillar of longevity medicine. Target reader: the Attia, Sinclair, Huberman, Hyman audience. Comparable titles: Outlive, Lifespan, Young Forever.
Word count: 53,000 (Prologue + 17 chapters + Closing Chapter). Manuscript may grow modestly during a structured voice revision currently in progress on the first three chapters; final delivery to editor will reflect the revised version.
Service requested: Editorial assessment / manuscript evaluation. I am seeking a diagnostic developmental read producing an editorial letter — not a full developmental edit, not line editing, and not copy editing or proofreading (the latter two are covered by my contracted self-publisher).
Scope and deliverables:

One full read of the manuscript
Editorial letter (10–20 pages) addressing: overall argument strength, chapter order and structural cohesion, pacing across the 19-section arc, chapters that aren't earning their space, voice consistency, opening and closing effectiveness, honest-framing calibration of evidence claims, and gaps a longevity-category reader would notice
One 60-minute follow-up call to discuss the letter
No marginal line edits required; I will execute revisions independently

Manuscript context: The book has completed a clinical evidence review. It uses a locked two-tier chapter structure — Tier 1 main prose at Flesch-Kincaid grade 8–9, Tier 2 "Science Deep Dive" callouts carrying clinical mechanistic detail and citation-backed claims. Each chapter closes with a Healthspan Implication summary and is built around one of seven domains in a clinical framework I've developed (the Oral Burden Index). Citations follow AMA format.
Preferred qualifications:

Developmental editing experience in trade nonfiction, ideally longevity, integrative medicine, functional medicine, or clinician-authored health books
Comfort balancing scientific rigor with trade-reader accessibility
Demonstrated willingness to recommend structural cuts and challenge author assumptions — I want an adversarial read, not a polish
Experience with comparable titles (Attia, Sinclair, Hyman, Bredesen, Lyon, Greger, Gundry) or with imprints publishing in this space (Harmony, Avery, Little Brown Spark, Atria, Rodale)

AI disclosure: I use AI assistance in drafting and revision alongside my own clinical writing. All clinical claims, framing decisions, and evidence calibration are mine. I am hiring for category judgment that AI cannot replicate.
Budget: $1,500–$3,000, flat project rate preferred. Open to discussing scope adjustments.
Timeline: Looking to engage within 30 days; editorial letter delivery within 4–6 weeks of contract start.
Selection process: I welcome a paid sample assessment on 1–2 chapters before contracting the full project. Please include in your response: relevant comparable titles you've worked on, your typical assessment deliverable format, and your availability window.

I have a draft of the running book already and involvement of a clinical psychologist who has helped to devise the exercises and think through the literature. I need someone to look at the whole book and make sure there is consistency throughout in the message, that the story builds in the right way, identify and fill any gaps and get this ready for self publishing by this autumn. I have a strict deadline. It's roughly 28000 words. I need someone who has experience of writing in the field of health or popular psychology. I need a quick turnaround for the edit, around 2 to 3 weeks.

Looking for a copy editor

SURRENDER: A Memoir by Veronica Cvek

Manuscript Word Count
53,138 words. The manuscript is complete and ready for editorial review.

Scope and Nature of the Work
SURRENDER is a completed memoir requiring professional copy editing prior to submission to literary agents and publishers.

The work required includes:

• Line-level copy editing for grammar, punctuation, consistency and clarity
• Checking for continuity errors across the narrative, the book spans six decades and multiple countries and timelines
• Sensitivity to the author’s voice — this is essential. The voice is deliberate, spare and earned. The editor’s role is to protect and refine it, not to rewrite it
• Light fact-checking of medical terminology related to hepatoblastoma, liver and kidney transplantation, dialysis and immunosuppression
• Familiarity with AA terminology and the Twelve Steps, the book draws heavily on recovery language and the editor should be comfortable with this material
• Flagging any passages that may require legal review regarding the acknowledgement of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps

The manuscript does not require structural or developmental editing. The architecture is complete. This is copy editing only.

Preferred Qualifications, Specialties and Experience
• Demonstrated experience editing memoir, particularly recovery memoir, addiction narrative or inspirational memoir
• Sensitivity to faith-based and spiritually grounded writing
• Familiarity with AA recovery literature and the Twelve Steps preferred
• Experience with cross-cultural narratives — the author is South African and the book moves between South Africa, Illinois and Pittsburgh
• Strong references from previous memoir authors
• Experience preparing manuscripts for submission to literary agents and major publishers

Project Deadline
Open to discussion. The author is actively preparing to submit to literary agents and publishers and wishes to move forward efficiently. Preference for completion within eight to twelve weeks of engagement.

To Apply
Please provide:

• Your CV or editorial resume
• Two to three references from memoir authors you have edited
• Your per-word or project rate
• Your estimated timeline for a manuscript of this length

Contact: Veronica Cvek
615-517-2253

RE: Historical Fiction Essay | Canva Conversion

I am interested in retaining a professional graphic designer to assist with the conversion of an existing manuscript into a high-quality, editable Canva design.

The source material is currently in Word and PDF format. My objective is to have this content professionally laid out within Canva to ensure the final product is visually compelling while remaining fully functional for future internal edits. To help determine if our workflow(s) align, could you please provide some brief insight into the following:

Experience with Conversions: What is your specific process for transitioning text-heavy documents into Canva while maintaining design integrity and sophisticated typography?

Timeline: What is your estimated turnaround time for a 31-page document conversion (with four photos)?

Revisions: What is your standard policy regarding iterations once the initial Canva draft has been shared for review?

We are seeking a thoughtful, culturally aware editor for a memoir by an Iranian author. This is a deeply personal, voice-driven manuscript exploring identity, heritage, and lived experience connected to Iran between 1950-1982.

Our primary goal is to preserve and elevate the author’s authentic voice while improving clarity, flow, and overall readability.

Scope of Work:
– Light developmental feedback (big-picture notes on structure, pacing, and clarity)
– Line editing to strengthen language, tone, and narrative flow
– Identify opportunities to deepen emotional resonance while maintaining the author’s voice
– Flag (rather than fully rewrite) larger structural issues where needed

Important Note on Scope:
This is not a full developmental overhaul, but rather a refined editorial pass with thoughtful guidance. We are looking for an editor who can see the story clearly and help guide it forward without overworking the manuscript.

Ideal Editor:
– Experience with memoir or narrative nonfiction
– Familiarity with Iranian culture strongly preferred (lived experience or meaningful exposure)
– Sensitive to voice-driven writing and culturally specific storytelling
– Collaborative and able to provide clear, actionable feedback

Project Details:
– Manuscript length: approximately 75,000 words
– Timeline: Looking to begin in May
– Deadline: Flexible, ideally by 6-8 weeks

Compensation:
We are working within a budget of approximately $2,000 for this phase of editing.

If this project resonates, please include a brief note about your experience with memoir and any connection to or familiarity with Iranian culture.

This is 50000 word manuscript which a partial memoir and thoughts which i had while i was at sea, in my solo circumnavigation. this is very resilience centric with some items like Love, peace and bucket list type thoughts in chapters.
The book is already checked by software for grammar and structure, corrected for AI content and is now mainly to get an editor which can make the book more readable and has a good flow.

Hi, my name is Jada, I'm a first time author, and I'm currently looking for a developmental editor for my book The Pyramid of Corruption. The Pyramid of Corruption (or TPOC) is a contemporary fantasy novel that follows the POVs of three characters Noah, Mya, and Xavier, who grew up with the world on their shoulders. The novel itself is about 79k words and follows the YA genre, and I'm hoping to release it by early summer. Please reach out and send a quote if this seems like something you'd want to be a part of.

See my website: philiphalpern.com

This is my "Eye for an Eye" manuscript which I expect to be completed by June 30. I would be interested in someone who could take on the assignment on July 1 with a target date for completion of the editing by August 15. The "Eye for an Eye" manuscript parallels my "Divine Enlightenment" book which but is abridged, taking out much of the academic citations and references, and reducing the number of Old Babylonian words. Thus, it will be much easier to read for the general audience. "Divine Enlightenment" was professionally edited by an academic editor before printing so I would not anticipate heavy lifting for the copy editor I am now seeking for this second book.

Like the more comprehensive Divine Enlightenment book narrated by the god, Shamash, Eye for an Eye incorporates real and imagined characters underlying the evolution of Hammurabi and his famous Code. Eye for an Eye also is based on extensive research but written more for the casual reader of historical fiction.

Comprehensive editing services needed:
1. Full compliance review with American College of Education (ACE) Dissertation Guide requirements and formatting (will be provided)
2. APA 7th edition style and formatting verification
3. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling review
4. Citation and reference list verification
5. Consistency in style, voice, and terminology
6. Table and figure formatting verification
7. Pagination and heading structure review
8. Electronic delivery of edited manuscript with tracked changes
9. Editing of the full dissertation

Currently awaiting Teacher of Record feedback, so the job may start within the next two weeks. Entire dissertation due June 20th.

I am seeking a copyeditor for my completed fiction manuscript, *Dreams I Bought: A Delusional Love Story*, approximately 64k words.

This is a voice-driven contemporary women’s fiction novel centered on a young Black Southern woman coming of age through first love, trauma, self-discovery, humor, and emotional healing. The manuscript includes inner dialogue from the protagonist’s subconscious alter ego, culturally specific language, Southern Black dialogue, mature themes, sexual content, trauma-related scenes, and references to childhood sexual assault/rape. The childhood assault is not depicted graphically, but it is emotionally significant to the protagonist’s arc and may be triggering.

Important formatting/voice note: All bolded text represents Sub Mo, the protagonist’s subconscious alter ego, and should remain bolded. In Chapter 21, another inner voice, Patronica, is introduced and pre-announced in parentheses. These formatting choices are intentional and should be preserved unless there is a clear consistency issue.

I am looking for a copyeditor who can help with grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, flow, and light sentence-level smoothing while preserving the narrator’s rhythm, humor, emotional voice, cultural specificity, and intentional formatting choices. I am not looking for a developmental edit or a heavy rewrite.

Transparency note: I used ChatGPT during my revision process as an editorial support tool for tasks such as overused-phrase audits, continuity/timeline discussion, and revision planning. The plot, characters, scenes, dialogue, narration, and final prose are my original work. I am seeking an editor who is comfortable copyediting an author-written manuscript where AI was used only for revision support, not prose generation.

Please include your availability, estimated turnaround time, rates, whether you offer a free sample edit, and any experience with voice-driven fiction, women’s fiction, coming-of-age fiction, Black/African American fiction, Southern fiction, trauma-informed editing, or manuscripts with stylized inner dialogue.

Please note: I am only considering editors who are willing to provide a brief free sample edit. Paid sample edits will not be considered.

Thank you for considering my job post.