Seeking Experienced Nonfiction Editor to Humanize & Polish 33,000-Word Self-Help Book

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Hi there! I’m looking for a skilled, emotionally attuned editor to help bring my nonfiction manuscript to the next level. The book is called: The Art of Talking to People: Simple Strategies to Overcome Social Anxiety, Build Confidence, and Make Lasting Friendships It’s approximately 33,000 words and is written in a warm, conversational tone aimed at everyday readers who want to feel more confident connecting with others in real life. The manuscript was drafted and refined with support from AI tools and thoughtfully revised throughout. Now, I'm looking for a human editor to bring emotional depth, clarity, and polish to the final version. Scope of Work: One full line/stylistic editing pass of the 33,000-word manuscript Edits made using tracked changes in Word (or Google Docs if preferred) Margin comments where helpful (to flag repetition, clunky transitions, emotional tone mismatches, etc.) Preserve and strengthen the existing voice—the tone is friendly, practical, and empathetic Light suggestions to improve flow, tighten structure, and enhance clarity Optional: a brief editor’s summary with overall feedback or final suggestions What I’m Looking For: Experience editing nonfiction or self-help (bonus if you’ve worked on books about personal growth, communication, or emotional wellbeing) A strong eye for tone, voice, and natural flow Comfort working with AI-assisted drafts and helping refine them to sound truly human A respectful, collaborative approach—this is a passion project, and I care deeply about the final product Ability to begin within the next 1–2 weeks and finish within 2–3 weeks of starting Deliverables: One fully edited manuscript (with tracked changes and comments) Final file delivered in Word or Google Docs format Optional brief summary or editor notes with feedback for final polishing Budget:

Price: $1.0

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