Job Title: Book Development & Publishing Assistant (Freelance)
Job Type: Freelance/Contract
Location: Remote
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
About the Project:
I'm currently working on a deeply personal memoir titled When the Light Flickers: A Suicide Witness Survivor’s Journey. The book captures my journey through grief, healing, and resilience after witnessing the suicide of a loved one. I'm seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional to support me through every stage of this book project — from writing and editing to formatting, copywriting, and final publication.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate on book structure and content development
Provide detailed writing and proofreading support
Help refine tone, voice, and storytelling consistency
Perform copyediting and line editing for clarity, flow, and grammar
Format manuscript for print and digital publication (Word, PDF, EPUB, etc.)
Assist in setting up self-publishing platforms (KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, etc.)
Offer support with metadata, ISBN registration, and copyright setup
Draft back cover blurbs, author bio, and promotional copy
Coordinate final proof review and print setup
Provide light project management to keep the book on schedule
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Proven experience with memoir writing or editing
Strong proofreading and copywriting skills
Knowledge of self-publishing platforms and book formatting standards
Sensitivity and professionalism with emotionally intense content
Familiarity with APA or Chicago Manual of Style (bonus)
Excellent communication and a collaborative attitude
Respect for deadlines and attention to detail
To Apply:
Please send your resume, portfolio or writing samples (especially memoir or nonfiction), rates, and a short message on why this project resonates with you to [your email address].