Copy Editor for Nonfiction Business Book (Amazon/KDP

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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job