Developmental & Line Editor for Transformational Self-Help Book on Empath Empowerment

DESCRIPTION:

I’m seeking a skilled developmental and line editor to collaborate on my self-help manuscript, Empath on the Wrong Path: From Codependency to Empowerment. This emotionally rich, transformational book guides highly sensitive readers—Empaths—through the journey from toxic patterns and emotional enmeshment to empowered, authentic living.

PROJECT SCOPE:

Current manuscript is approximately 36,000 words

Seeking an editor who can also assist with ghostwriting and/or coaching to help expand and deepen the content as needed.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:

Developmental Editing: Enhance structure, logical flow, emotional depth, and cohesion. Ensure each chapter contributes meaningfully to the transformational arc of the book.

Line Editing: Improve clarity, rhythm, and impact at the sentence level. Polish phrasing while preserving the book’s voice—warm, intuitive, emotionally intelligent.

Expansion Support: Help flesh out concepts, examples, and exercises. Collaboration may include light ghostwriting or editorial coaching to reach the final word count target.

Consistency and Integration: Maintain consistent use of terminology (“Empath,” “Love,” “Copath,” “Selfist”) and ensure smooth flow between sections and chapters.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Emotionally resonant and conversational in tone

Includes original frameworks and terminology

Designed for readers on a healing and self-empowerment journey

Combines psychology, personal development, and spirituality

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Proven experience editing transformational self-help, trauma recovery, or psychology/spirituality-based nonfiction

Has worked on books published by major or mid-size publishers (e.g., Hay House, HarperOne, Sounds True, etc.) or has direct connections within the publishing industry

Comfortable with deep emotional themes and empowering narratives

Bonus: Experience as a writing coach or developmental ghostwriter

DELIVERABLES:

Edits and comments via Google Docs using Suggested Edits (tracked changes)

Editorial letter summarizing developmental feedback

Optional: strategy sessions or coaching support for expanding content

TIMELINE: Ideally within 2–3 weeks, with flexibility for collaborative expansion

If you’re passionate about helping emotionally resonant, life-changing work come to life—and have publishing experience to match—I’d Love to connect. Please include samples, your background, and availability.

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