Copy Editor Needed for Nonfiction Business Book (Amazon / KDP)
Overview
I’m seeking an experienced copy editor to polish a near-final nonfiction business book intended for publication on Amazon (KDP). The manuscript is complete and structurally sound. This edit is focused on clarity, consistency, grammar, and readability, not rewriting or developmental feedback.
This book is written for a professional audience and has a clear, confident author voice that must be preserved.
Project Details
Genre: Nonfiction / Business / Entrepreneurship
Length: ~[INSERT WORD COUNT] words
Status: Final draft (post major revisions)
Editing Type Needed: Copy editing (not developmental, not basic proofreading)
Deliverables:
Cleaned manuscript using Track Changes
Margin comments only when clarification is genuinely needed
Consistency checks (style, capitalization, terminology, formatting)
What This Project IS
✅ Grammar, punctuation, spelling
✅ Sentence clarity and flow (without changing voice)
✅ Consistency in tone, terminology, and formatting
✅ Professional polish appropriate for a business audience
What This Project Is NOT
Developmental editing
Rewriting or ghostwriting
SEO or blog-style editing
AI-only or Grammarly-only passes
Ideal Editor Profile
Proven experience copy-editing published nonfiction books
Familiar with Amazon KDP standards
Native or near-native English speaker
Strong feel for professional, conversational business tone
Comfortable preserving author voice while tightening language
Clear editing process and communication style
Required to Apply
Please include:
2–3 Amazon books you’ve copy-edited (links preferred)
A brief explanation of your copy-editing process
Your per-word or project rate
Confirmation you use Track Changes
Whether you offer a short paid sample edit (preferred)
Applications without book samples will not be considered.
Timeline
Preferred start: [INSERT DATE]
Target completion: [INSERT DATE]
Flexibility for the right editor
Budget
Market-rate copy-editing budget. I’m prioritizing quality and experience over lowest price.
If you’re a professional copy editor who enjoys polishing thoughtful, well-written business books — I’d love to hear from you.