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Posted: Feb 20, 2026

Copy Editor / Developmental Editor Non-Fiction Book

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I’m seeking an experienced line editor (developmental editor optional) to review and refine a completed 400-page manuscript. The book is nonfiction spiritual realm, and I’m looking for someone who can help elevate it to a professional, publish-ready standard. Scope of Work: Developmental Editing: Analyze the manuscript’s overall structure, pacing, flow, and character/idea development. Provide actionable feedback and suggestions for improvement to enhance clarity, engagement, and coherence. Line Editing: Perform an in-depth line-by-line review to refine sentence structure, grammar, and word choice for style, tone, and readability without losing the author’s voice. Ensure consistency in tone, tense, and formatting throughout. Provide a clear editorial letter summarizing key recommendations and insights. Ideal Candidate: 3+ years minimum of experience editing books in nonfiction. A strong portfolio of published projects. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate on revisions. Timeline: Looking to begin immediately, with edits completed within a week to ten days, shorter if possible. Apply tot his job