[stylist] editing for trade?

[Julie J.]

Hello all!

I have just recently finished a polished draft of my first book.  I have 
edited it as much as I can myself.  I am now ready for the next step in 
the editing process.  I have a couple of beta readers in process.  I 
would very much appreciate someone to help with more advanced editing.

I'm looking for help with the overall flow of the book.  Does the time 
line make sense?  Is it understandable?  What do I need to explain 
further?  What questions did I leave unanswered?  and that sort of thing.

I am also interested in suggestions on grammar, sentence structure, word 
choice etc.  I have tried to go through each sentence with a fine tooth 
comb to fix these sorts of issues, but I know that this is a weakness 
for me.

I have looked at professional editing services and Wow are they pricey.  
I simply am not willing to invest that kind of money into my first 
book.  Perhaps if this one does well, I can use some of the money I earn 
to reinvest in a second book.  However at the moment I need to look at 
no cost options.

I am writing to you lovely people in hopes that someone or a couple of 
someones would be willing to exchange editing with me.  The current 
version of my book is around 35,000 words.  I'm wanting a decent time 
investment and brutally honest feedback.  I will offer the same to you 
in return. The book is what I'd call narrative nonfiction or perhaps 
memoir.  In return I'm comfortable with reviewing most anything 
excepting romance and poetry.

Anyone interested?
TIA
Julie