I am looking for an experienced editor for a completed cozy mystery novella — with a second manuscript ready to follow shortly after. The Project Genre: Cozy mystery (think small-town setting, amateur sleuth, animal sidekick) Word count: 22,722 words Editing needed: Developmental editing and line editing Timeline: Turnaround within 2–3 weeks What I'm Looking For Experience editing cozy mystery, light fiction, or women's fiction — familiarity with animal sidekick characters a plus Strong instincts for pacing, character voice, and genre conventions Clear, constructive feedback style Reliable communication throughout the project — I work best with editors who check in and flag questions early A Note on the Series This is book one of an ongoing series. Book two is nearly ready and will need editing shortly after book one is complete. I'm hoping to find an editor I can build a long-term working relationship with. To Apply Please include: Your experience with cozy mystery or similar genres Examples of relevant editing work (samples or client references welcome) Your rate and estimated turnaround time for a project this size Looking forward to hearing from you!