Job Title: Cybersecurity Book Editor – Proofreading, Stylistic Refinement, and Flow Enhancement
Job Description:
I’m seeking a skilled editor with a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts to polish a comprehensive 85,000-word book on this topic. Your primary focus will be:
Meticulous Proofreading: Eliminate typos, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies in formatting to ensure the work is of the highest professional quality.
Word Choice and Sentence Fluency: Identify overly repeated words and phrases, replacing them with suitable synonyms to create a more engaging and polished reading experience. Transform AI-generated passages (20-25% of the overall content) into a natural, human voice that seamlessly blends with the rest.
Narrative Cohesion: Subtly restructure bullet points and transitions to create a logical flow. Ensure each paragraph connects smoothly to the next, resulting in a seamless reading experience.
Technical Expertise: Ideal candidates understand technical terminology, cybersecurity terms, and industry best practices.
The Ideal Candidate:
Native English Speaker with Proven track record as a highly detail-oriented editor with several years of experience.
Strong grasp of cybersecurity concepts, or at the very least, demonstrable willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with core terminology.
Excellent sense of style and flow with an ability to enhance readability while maintaining the author’s original voice.
Familiarity with technical writing and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear explanations.
To Apply:
Please provide your hourly rate and availability to begin work immediately.
A brief cover letter outlining your editing experience, with a particular emphasis on projects requiring technical knowledge or stylistic refinement.
2-3 relevant editing samples that showcase your attention to detail and ability to create flow in nonfiction works.
Additional Notes:
Complete confidentiality is required.
Please be prepared to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before starting work.
