Proofread & Enhance 27 Books
Budget / SalaryA$10–30
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I have a catalogue of 27 completed manuscripts—24 in personal development and 3 in cooking—that are ready for a professional polish before they go to print. Your mission is to run a fine-toothed comb through each file, correcting every grammar, spelling, and punctuation slip while also tightening the flow so the text reads smoothly from start to finish.
Although every page matters, I would like you to give the introductions and conclusions an extra pass to be sure they hook the reader immediately and leave them with a strong final impression. Accuracy counts as well: when a fact, technique, or recipe direction looks questionable, flag it and suggest a fix.
The existing voice is intentionally formal, so please preserve that tone while you edit. I work in Microsoft Word with Track Changes on; once each manuscript is complete I expect to receive a clean copy and a markup copy that shows every edit you made. A brief revision log summarising major changes to structure or content accuracy will help me review your work quickly.
If you are an experienced proof-editor who can combine meticulous language skills with respect for an author’s voice, I would love to see how you can elevate these books to a publish-ready standard.
Although every page matters, I would like you to give the introductions and conclusions an extra pass to be sure they hook the reader immediately and leave them with a strong final impression. Accuracy counts as well: when a fact, technique, or recipe direction looks questionable, flag it and suggest a fix.
The existing voice is intentionally formal, so please preserve that tone while you edit. I work in Microsoft Word with Track Changes on; once each manuscript is complete I expect to receive a clean copy and a markup copy that shows every edit you made. A brief revision log summarising major changes to structure or content accuracy will help me review your work quickly.
If you are an experienced proof-editor who can combine meticulous language skills with respect for an author’s voice, I would love to see how you can elevate these books to a publish-ready standard.
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