Book Editing - For Retail Auto Industry

I’m seeking an experienced editor to review and structure a 40,000-word nonfiction manuscript focused on the automotive and insurance industries. SPECIFICALLY NO USE OF ANY AI TOOLS.

This is not primarily a proofreading job. Spelling and basic grammar are largely clean. What I need is a strong structural and developmental editor who can:

Improve overall flow and readability

Eliminate repetition

Strengthen chapter structure and transitions

Ensure ideas are presented clearly and logically

Refine tone for a professional audience

Prepare the manuscript for publishing format

Ideal Background:

Preference will be given to editors with real-world experience in one or more of the following:

Retail automotive (Finance Department or General Manager level)

Insurance industry (especially legal side)

Actuarial sciences

Automotive F&I products or compliance

Insurance-related legal roles

Industry familiarity is important. This book deals with concepts specific to automotive retail and insurance structures, so practical knowledge of how these industries operate will significantly improve the final product.

Project Details:

Approx. 40,000 words

Nonfiction / industry-focused

Looking for structural and flow improvement more than heavy line-by-line grammar correction

Final manuscript should be polished and ready for publication formatting

Please include:

A brief summary of your relevant industry experience

Examples of similar nonfiction editing work

Your editing approach (developmental vs. line editing, etc.)

I’m looking for someone who can elevate the structure and clarity of the manuscript while preserving the author’s voice.