Poetry Book Editing & Formatting

I am preparing my completed poetry manuscript for publication and need a meticulous eye to polish both language and layout. The work calls for comprehensive proofreading and copy editing—grammar, punctuation, word choice, and consistency—while preserving the cadence and voice of each poem. After the text is clean, I want the interior formatted so every line break, stanza, and page transition feels purposeful and visually pleasing in both print-ready PDF and an adaptable digital file (Word or InDesign, whichever you prefer). Because nuanced poetry demands a deep command of English, I’m only inviting editors who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in English and can point to solid experience editing verse or other creative literature. Please share a short portfolio excerpt that shows how you’ve handled poetic structure, rhythm, or unconventional syntax without flattening the author’s style. Deliverables • Track-changed manuscript and a final clean copy • Fully formatted print PDF plus source file • Optional ebook file if you already work in EPUB/KDP formats (nice to have, not mandatory) I’m flexible on the exact stylistic guide—let’s decide together what makes the poems sing—yet I do want consistent headers, pagination, and a professional table of contents. Let me know your estimated turnaround and any questions you have about the manuscript’s current state, and we can get started right away.

Project ID: 40537197