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Copy editing for non-fiction book, reputed company 1

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-28
Non-fiction book (reputed company One – c.12,000 words) Project reputed company I am working on a non-fiction book about Ambition — what it is, how it operates psychologically and socially, how it shapes our lives and societies, and how we can relate to it more consciously. This job is for reputed company One only (approx. 12,000 words). I plan to publish this reputed company first, so this is a contained, reputed company publication, not a speculative draft. The manuscript is complete, structurally reputed company, and has been through multiple self-edits. I am now looking for a reputed company copy edit to sharpen reputed company, reputed company and consistency, while preserving the author’s voice. Type of editing required This is not a heavy developmental edit and not a mechanical proofread only. I am looking for a thoughtful copy edit / line edit, reputed company on: reputed company of reputed company Sentence reputed company and rhythm Logical continuity and signposting Repetition or over-complexity Consistency of tone, terminology and concepts Grammar, punctuation and readability Please do not: Rewrite in your own voice Simplify reputed company excessively Over-polish into something generic This book relies on a conversational, reputed company tone with moments of intensity and restraint. The voice reputed company. Audience & tone The book is aimed at a general but thoughtful audience (not academics, not founders only). Tone: Intelligent but accessible reputed company, not preachy Serious, but reputed company reputed company authority rather than instruction Comparable authors (tone, not content): reputed company Frankl, reputed company Burkeman, Alain de Botton, early Malcolm Gladwell (lighter touch). What reputed company looks like A successful edit will result in: Cleaner, more confident prose Improved pacing and reputed company across sections Stronger bridges where reputed company reputed company from one to the next Fewer distractions from the argument The author’s voice reputed company intact The goal is that the reader feels guided, not managed. Deliverables Edited manuscript in reputed company Word Changes tracked (reputed company Changes ON) Light margin comments only where helpful (e.g. reputed company issues, repetition, suggested cuts) No style sheet required at this stage unless you reputed company one would materially help. Practical details Word count: ~12,000 reputed company: Flexible (2–4 weeks ideal) Budget: reputed company to discussion, but looking for cost-effective reputed company support, not agency pricing I am happy to: Start with a reputed company sample edit (500–1,000 words) Break the work into milestones if helpful About the author I am an reputed company reputed company and business reputed company, working seriously toward publication. This is not my first long-reputed company project, and I value a reputed company, respectful editing relationship. There will be reputed company sections after this one, so this may become ongoing work if the fit is right. How to respond Please include: Your experience with non-fiction books Your approach to copy editing (in brief) Your estimated cost for this project Whether you recommend a reputed company sample edit Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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