Expert British Proofreader & Editor – Premium Guided Journal Series (4 SKUs / Printer-Ready)

Overview We are looking for a meticulous, UK-based professional proofreader and editor with extensive experience in book publishing to refine the text for a premium collection of guided memory journals. The collection consists of four distinct editions tailored to different family roles: Mum, Dad, Grandma, and Grandad. The core manuscript is approximately 2,800 words. Because these journals are positioned as luxury, timeless family heirlooms, the tone, grammar, and structural layout must be absolutely flawless before going to print. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Proofreading and Editing: Polish the content to ensure perfect written British English (UK spelling, grammar, punctuation, and phrasing). Role-Specific Customization: You will review and adapt the core manuscript into 4 separate, slightly tailored versions matching each specific family member (Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandad). This includes ensuring the tone and prompts feel natural and appropriate for each role. Structural and Printer-Ready Review: Review the structure, text flow, and layout constraints to ensure it is perfectly optimized for our manufacturing partner in China. You will help us check and sign off on the final text versions to ensure zero formatting errors occur during production. Cross-Referencing: Ensure consistency between the text prompts and the structural layout requirements detailed in our product brief (e.g., matching the natural chronological chapters, specific keepsake pages, and uncluttered layout). Deliverables: 4 final, polished files (one for each version: Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandad) ready for the final design/printing stage. Required Qualifications Native British English speaker with an exceptional command of UK English grammar, idioms, and style. Familiarity with preparing or checking manuscripts for print production/publishing workflows. Extremely high attention to detail—able to spot minor inconsistencies across 4 closely related versions of a document. To ensure you have read this brief completely, please start your cover letter with the phrase "Premium Legacy." Project Type: One-time project Experience Level: Expert (You want an elite-level editor to match your premium positioning) Budget Type: Fixed-price Location Requirement: United Kingdom