Back to Jobs

Self-Help Book Writer & Editor Needed (Transform Draft into 200+ Page Bestseller)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-21

I am looking for an experienced book writer/editor to help transform my existing manuscript into a high-quality, publish-ready self-help book. The book is already written in draft form (19 chapters), and I need someone who can expand, refine, and elevate it into a professional 200–220 page book suitable for publishing. Project Overview: Topic: Personal growth / mindset / overcoming limitations Current draft: ~19 chapters (structured but needs expansion) Target length: ~200–220 pages Tone: Simple, clear, and impactful (approx. 6th–8th grade reading level) Audience: General audience (self-improvement readers) What I Need You To Do: Edit and improve clarity, flow, and readability Expand each chapter with: Real-life examples Deeper explanations Practical applications Maintain a simple, engaging tone (not overly academic) Add light structure enhancements such as: Bullet points Section headings Summaries Ensure consistency across all chapters Nice to Have (Bonus Skills): Experience writing self-help or motivational books Familiarity with bestselling styles similar to: James Clear (Atomic Habits) Jay Shetty (Think Like a Monk) Ability to make content engaging and relatable Deliverables: Fully edited and expanded manuscript ~200–220 pages total Clean, well-structured document ready for formatting/publishing Requirements: Strong English writing and editing skills Experience with long-form content (books preferred) Ability to maintain consistent tone throughout Must provide samples of similar work To Apply: Please include: A brief introduction about your experience Links or samples of similar book projects Your approach to expanding and improving a draft Estimated timeline and rate Important: This is not a simple proofreading job. I am looking for someone who can elevate the content into a professional, engaging, and publishable book. Budget: Open to proposals based on experience and quality. Looking forward to working with someone who can help bring this book to life. Apply To This Job

Similar Jobs

Nurse Navigator 1 - Site Disease Group - Full Time/Remote

Remote, USA Full-time

[Hiring] Nurse Audit Senior - Operating Room @Elevance Health

Remote, USA Full-time

[Hiring] Triage RN - Virtual - CareBridge @Elevance Health

Remote, USA Full-time

Editor, Academic Books

Remote, USA Full-time

[Hiring] Healthcare Analyst II - Vendor Management Experience Required @CareSource

Remote, USA Full-time

Telehealth Physician (Part-Time) 100 % REMOTE

Remote, USA Full-time

Director, Dental Hygiene Program

Remote, USA Full-time

Telehealth Physician Assistant (FL Licensed) – Part-Time | HRT / Functional Medicine

Remote, USA Full-time

Customer Happiness Manager - Remote Anywhere

Remote, USA Full-time

Ad Campaign Manager: Paid Media & Search

Remote, USA Full-time

Experienced Customer Service Representative – Technical Support Associate for arenaflex

Remote, USA Full-time

Batch Developer (UNIX/C/SQL)

Remote, USA Full-time

MAT Nurse Practitioner Telehealth - Nevada Licensure

Remote, USA Full-time

Experienced Customer Care Representative – Remote Work-from-Home Opportunity at arenaflex

Remote, USA Full-time

Experienced Bilingual Customer Service Representative – Dallas, TX Branch

Remote, USA Full-time

Experienced Full Stack Data Entry Specialist – Remote Opportunity with arenaflex

Remote, USA Full-time

Conseiller-e Immobilier indépendant-e (vente et achat-revente) Rennes

Remote, USA Full-time

Bilingual Representative II, Collection

Remote, USA Full-time

Remote Psychologist (PSYPACT) Family First Adolescent Services

Remote, USA Full-time

Experienced Full Stack Customer Success Professional – Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Remote, USA Full-time