PDF to Word Conversion & Manuscript Formatting Specialist (~27k Words)⁠

Project Overview

Hello,

My name is Nolan Pierce, and I coordinate publishing and literary projects. We are currently looking for a detail-oriented PDF to Word / Document Formatting Specialist to convert and format a 27,600-word literary manuscript (Thomas Mann’s Death in Venice).

Project Scope & Tasks
* Accurately convert the complete PDF file into a fully editable, clean Microsoft Word (.docx) document.
* Retain correct document structure, paragraph breaks, layout alignment, and special character formatting.
* Perform a line-by-line quality check to ensure no missing text, broken line breaks, or OCR conversion errors.

Turnaround & Requirements
* Completion Timeframe: 8 days (or faster upon mutual agreement).
* Deliverable: Fully editable, clean .docx file ready for writing, translation, and proofreading workflows.
* Strong proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word formatting, and OCR cleanup tools.

How to Apply

When submitting your bid, please include:
1. Your proposed fixed rate for converting and cleaning the full ~27,600-word file.
2. Your estimated turnaround time.
3. Brief mention of your experience with book/manuscript PDF conversions.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your bid.

Kind regards,

Nolan Pierce