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Experienced Book Copy Editor Needed for 29k Word Business Novel

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-06

I am looking for a professional copy editor with book editing experience to review a completed manuscript of approximately 29,000 words. The book is a business novel that introduces a leadership and organizational concept called Operational Debt™ through a fictional story set inside a government agency. The manuscript combines narrative storytelling with business and organizational performance concepts. The manuscript has already gone through multiple revisions and structural improvements. I am looking specifically for copy editing with light proofreading, not developmental editing. Scope of Work The editor will: Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling Improve sentence clarity and flow where needed Ensure consistency of terminology and capitalization Verify the consistent use of the Operational Debt™ trademark Flag any confusing or awkward sentences while preserving the author’s voice Deliverables Edits completed using Track Changes in Microsoft Word or Google Docs Comments where clarity improvements may be helpful A clean and consistent manuscript ready for formatting and publishing Project Details Manuscript length: ~29,000 words Genre: Business / Leadership / Organizational performance Timeline: Ideally 2–3 weeks Ideal Candidate Experience editing books or long-form manuscripts Strong understanding of grammar, clarity, and narrative flow Familiarity with nonfiction, leadership, or business writing To Apply Please include: Your experience editing books or long-form manuscripts Your estimated hours or fixed price after reviewing a short sample A brief description of your editing approach To confirm you read this post, please start your proposal with the phrase: “Alignment drives execution.” Shortlisted candidates may receive a short sample excerpt before final selection. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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