Inspirational Memoir Editing & Publishing

I have already poured my memories onto the page and now need a skilled editor who can shape them into an inspirational, uplifting memoir meant primarily for my family and close friends. The central thread is how I overcame adversity, so I want the narrative to stay authentic yet engaging—free of jargon, smooth in flow, and emotionally resonant.

Here’s what I’m looking for:
• A developmental and line edit that strengthens structure, pacing, and voice while preserving my own tone.
• A meticulous copy-edit/proofread to catch grammar, clarity, and consistency issues.
• Professional interior layout and e-book formatting (InDesign or Vellum welcome) ready for both print-on-demand and Kindle Direct Publishing.
• Guidance through the self-publishing steps—ISBN, cover specs, upload checklists—until the book is live.

Final deliverables
1. Clean, fully edited manuscript in Word with tracked changes resolved.
2. Print-ready PDF and ePub/mobi files that pass KDP validation.
3. A brief hand-off document summarising style choices and next-step recommendations.

Please share a sample of a memoir or life-story project you’ve edited, note your preferred editing tools, and outline your typical turnaround time. I’m excited to see my story find its polished form and would love to start as soon as you’re available.