I am seeking an experienced American English editor to perform the final professional copyedit and proofread of my memoir, Where Dreams Break. The manuscript has already undergone multiple rounds of editing. This is not a developmental editing project and I am not looking for a complete rewrite. I need a meticulous final review that makes the book read naturally, consistently, and professionally for an American audience. The ideal editor must be a native or fully fluent American English speaker with proven experience editing memoirs, narrative nonfiction, biographies, or professionally published books. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES • Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, capitalization, and word usage. • Identify and revise sentences that sound translated, unnatural, awkward, or non-native in American English. • Correct accidental repetition, inconsistencies, and demonstrable language problems. • Maintain consistency in names, dates, terminology, chapter titles, capitalization, and timeline. • Ensure that the manuscript reads like a professionally edited American memoir. • Identify wording that sounds generic, artificial, overly polished, or AI-generated. • Preserve the author’s distinct voice, emotion, faith, intensity, and personal storytelling style. STRICT EDITORIAL LIMITS • Do not change facts, chronology, meaning, or personal experiences. • Do not invent information or add new scenes. • Do not perform substantial creative rewriting. • Do not remove emotional repetition unless it is clearly accidental or weakens comprehension. • Do not flatten or standardize the author’s personal voice. • Do not alter formatting, typography, page layout, images, spacing, or design. • Do not make unnecessary stylistic changes to passages that are already correct. DELIVERABLES 1. A Microsoft Word document with Track Changes enabled. 2. A clean final version with all approved corrections incorporated. 3. A concise editorial report identifying recurring language problems, inconsistencies, and passages requiring the author’s decision. 4. A style sheet covering names, spelling choices, capitalization, dates, terminology, and consistency decisions. 5. A final review of the book description, author biography, cover text, and Amazon marketing copy. The selected editor must first complete a sample edit of approximately 1,000 words. Shortlisted candidates will receive the same sample. EXPECTED TIMELINE The complete project must be finished within 2 to 4 weeks, with a maximum deadline of 30 days. Please include the following in your proposal: • Your experience editing memoirs or narrative nonfiction. • Two or three relevant published titles or comparable projects. • Confirmation that you use Microsoft Word Track Changes. • Confirmation that you will preserve the author’s voice and factual content. • Your approach to identifying prose that sounds translated, unnatural, or AI-generated. • Your estimated completion time. • Your fixed price for the complete project. Generic proposals will not be considered. Please begin your proposal with the words: WHERE DREAMS BREAK.

Book Proofreader + KDP Formatting & Layout Designer Needed I’m looking for an experienced book proofreader and formatter to help finalize a nonfiction book for publication through Amazon KDP. (34k words paperback book). The manuscript is complete, and I need someone who can take it through the final stages of production—cleaning up the text, professionally formatting the interior, and delivering files that are ready to upload to KDP. Scope of Work Proofread the full manuscript for spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos, and consistency Identify obvious wording, readability, or formatting issues Maintain the author's voice and tone rather than heavily rewriting the content Professionally format and design the interior of the book Create clean, consistent chapter headings, subheadings, page numbers, margins, spacing, etc. Format any quotes, callouts, lists, exercises, or special sections appropriately Ensure the interior meets Amazon KDP print requirements Format the book for 6" x 9" paperback Provide a print-ready PDF for KDP Provide the final editable/source file Ideally, also provide an EPUB/KDP-ready eBook version Make reasonable revisions after I review the formatted proof Timeline I need the entire project completed within 25 days of hiring. Please only apply if you have the availability to meet this deadline. Ideal Candidate I’m looking for someone who has: Proven experience proofreading nonfiction books Strong experience formatting books specifically for Amazon KDP A strong eye for professional book design and layout Experience with business, personal development, entrepreneurship, leadership, or motivational books is a plus Excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines When Applying Please include: Examples of books you have proofread and/or formatted Examples of interior book layouts you have designed Your experience with Amazon KDP Your estimated turnaround time Your fixed-price quote for the complete project What files/deliverables are included in your price Important: I am looking for one professional who can ideally handle both the proofreading AND the KDP interior formatting/layout from start to finish. The goal is a polished, professional book that looks and reads like a traditionally published business/personal development book—not simply a manuscript converted into a PDF.

I am looking for a copy editor/ proofreader for a 20K word YA manuscript. Checking for consistency, clarity, grammar syntax and readability.

Before you read further, ask yourself: – Have you ever refreshed a webpage just to make sure that button is actually centered? – Do you spot typos in restaurant menus and silently judge the establishment? – Have friends ever called you "obsessive" and you took it as a compliment? – Does the phrase "close enough" make your eye twitch slightly? If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, keep reading… Position: Quality Guardian & Content Perfectionist - The Last Line of Defense Against Marketing Mishaps What We're Looking For: Someone who doesn't just notice details – someone who's magnetically drawn to them like a moth to a flame. You're the person who catches the missing Oxford comma, spots the broken link, and notices when that headline font is 2px off from brand guidelines. You don't just want things to be good; you need them to be right. What You'll Be Doing: – Conducting final reviews of website launch pages – Proofreading emails before they hit thousands of inboxes (no pressure!) – Quality-checking blog posts for everything from grammar to links to format – Reviewing ad copy to ensure it's compelling AND correct – Being the guardian angel of our marketing operations team – Catching mistakes that would keep other people awake at night What Makes You Perfect For This Role: – You have an almost supernatural ability to spot inconsistencies – Your attention to detail borders on the legendary – You actually enjoy the process of methodical review (we get it!) – You can work efficiently under deadlines without compromising quality – You understand that "good enough" is the enemy of excellence – You have experience with digital marketing content and web publishing – Bonus points if you've ever reorganized someone's spice rack alphabetically What We Offer: – A role where your meticulous nature is not just appreciated, but celebrated – The satisfaction of knowing millions of people will see content you've perfected – A team that understands the difference between "its" and "it's" - it really matters! – Flexible work environment (because great work happens when you're comfortable) – The peace of mind that comes from knowing everything is exactly as it should be Red Flags That This Isn't For You: – The idea of reviewing the same piece of content multiple times sounds tedious – You think "close enough" is an acceptable standard – You've never noticed a typo in your life – You believe "perfectionism" is a dirty word Ready to Join Our Quality-Obsessed Team? If you're still reading and thinking "This sounds like my dream job," then we want to hear from you. Submit your proposal explaining why attention to detail isn't just a skill for you – it's a way of life, and include an example of a time your eagle eyes saved the day. Fair Warning: We'll be scrutinizing for typos. Consider it your first test. 😉 About Us It all started more than a decade ago when our film team decided to see what would happen when a group of chronically ill people from different walks of life left the comforts of their home to spend a month in the Peruvian Amazon, working with shamans and plant medicine. After being guided to release the film for free and share these findings, people took it to heart. A community sprang up – full of knowledge seekers looking for more information about natural health, plant medicine, energy healing and general wisdom from ancient cultures. And their continual hunger to learn more, live better, and reconnect with our planet has fueled us in our mission to document, preserve and share this knowledge… before it’s gone. We do that through films, multi-part docu-series, books, articles, video collections and online workshops with our favorite teachers. We're not here to tell you what to do - rather, we're here to show you what's out there and what works, and nudge you to do your own homework and research as it relates to your own health and life journey. At the end of the day, for our community and for our team, it all comes down to these two words: Stay Curious

**About the Role** I run an SEO content operation serving clients across multiple industries — primarily health and wellness, but not exclusively. I'm looking for a reliable, detail-oriented proofreader and fact-checker to review AI-drafted articles before they go live. This is a straightforward but important role — the content needs to be accurate, readable, and polished. If you're thorough and dependable, there's real opportunity to grow into full article writing, editing, and direct website publishing responsibilities. --- **What You'll Do** - Read AI-generated SEO articles and flag grammatical errors, awkward phrasing, and inconsistencies - Manually fact-check claims against credible, authoritative sources relevant to the topic - Submit a simple fact-check log with each article: claim → source URL → verdict - Flag anything that reads as inaccurate, misleading, or unsupported --- **Requirements** - Native US English speaker — this is a firm requirement, not a preference - Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and clarity - Ability to find and evaluate credible sources across a range of topics - You must fact-check manually — AI tools cannot be used for verification - Reliable turnaround and clear communication --- **Nice to Have** - Background in journalism, English, communications, or a related field - Prior experience editing web content or blogs across various industries - Familiarity with what SEO content looks like --- **How to Apply** Write me a cover letter that: 1. Tells me your background and why this role fits your skills 2. Describes how you would fact-check a claim (walk me through your actual process) 3. Be very straight-forward with me. Don't make a long AI cover letter because I hate reading them and usually end up skipping past them. Applicants without a personalized cover letter will not be considered. Selected candidates will be given a short paid test task (1 article) before any ongoing work is offered. --- **Pay:** $12–$15/hr to start | Room to grow based on quality and reliability **Volume:** Part-time to start, with potential to expand **Location:** United States only

We are preparing Book 2 of our supernatural fiction trilogy for publication. Book 1 is already published; Book 2 is in final revisions and entering pre-production. Before moving into final formatting, we need a seasoned proofreader who can provide a polished, publication-ready pass focused on structure, clarity, continuity, and non-creative corrections only. This is not a developmental edit and not a rewrite. The story, characters, plot, lore, and creative style are locked. Your mandate is to strengthen the professional readability of the manuscript while preserving the authorial voice and creative intent. The book's structural outline is already well-defined, including act structure and chapter progression. A published Book 1, a series style sheet, and our plot summary and scene flow will be provided for reference. Scope of Work: Structural proofreading: Identify repetition, pacing issues, or organizational inconsistencies at the line/copy level (not rewriting scenes). Continuity & logic checks: Ensure internal consistency across names, terminology, timeline references, factions, and character actions — and consistency with Book 1 as published. Cross-book continuity is the single most important element of this engagement. Series continuity flags: Note anything that contradicts established canon from Book 1, and flag it for author review rather than correcting it yourself. Clarity improvements: Flag confusing sentences, awkward transitions, redundant phrasing, tense issues, or unclear references. Grammar, punctuation, spelling: Standard proofreading corrections. Voice preservation: All edits must respect the tone, style, and narrative voice established in Book 1. No creative alteration: No changing plot, lore, or canon. No rewriting character motivations. No adjusting worldbuilding rules. No re-architecting scenes or inventing new content. No "resolving" open threads. This is the middle book of a trilogy. Certain questions, setups, and withheld information are intentional and pay off in Book 3. Ambiguity is not an error unless we say it is — flag, don't fix. No AI Editing — Human Work Only: This is a hard requirement and a condition of the contract, not a preference. The manuscript may not be uploaded to, pasted into, processed by, or submitted to any generative AI or large language model tool. This includes ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Sudowrite, and any similar service, as well as AI-driven rewriting or "enhancement" features in third-party editing platforms. Grammar and spellcheck built into Microsoft Word is acceptable. Anything that generates, rewrites, or rephrases text is not. We spent eight months writing this book. We are hiring a human editor's judgment, ear, and eye — that is the entire value of this engagement. Any evidence of AI-generated or AI-rewritten text will result in immediate termination of the contract without payment of remaining milestones. Please do not apply if this is a constraint you cannot work within. Workflow & Tools: All editing is performed in Word Online through our SharePoint site, using tracked changes. You will be granted access to the manuscript file directly. The manuscript is not to be downloaded, copied, forwarded, or stored locally or in any personal cloud account. All work stays in the shared environment. You will need a Microsoft account (personal or work) to be granted guest access. Comfort working in Word Online with tracked changes and comments is required. Manuscript Details: Genre: Dark urban fantasy / modern supernatural drama Length: Full-length novel (approx. 146K words) Target audience: YA/Adult urban fantasy readers Tone: Intense, character-driven, modern supernatural Series placement: Book 2 of a completed three-book arc Timeline: Full engagement completed by October 15th to hold our publication window Milestones & Payment: This contract is structured in three funded milestones: First Draft Pass — Complete tracked-changes pass through the full manuscript. Second Draft Pass — Review and reconciliation following author responses to first-pass edits. Final Draft — Final proof, accepted-changes version, and delivery of summary documents. Each milestone is funded and released on delivery and review. Please include your proposed rate per milestone or total project rate in your application. Ideal Candidate Profile: Proven experience proofreading fiction manuscripts for publication Experience with series or multi-book continuity strongly preferred Deep attention to structural clarity, flow, and repetition removal Ability to elevate readability without imposing stylistic changes Comfortable working under rigid creative constraints Strong communication skills and ability to document reasoning for flagged items Responsive and consistent communication throughout the engagement — we value clear, regular check-ins Willingness to read Book 1 for continuity purposes (a copy will be provided) Experience in supernatural, fantasy, or speculative fiction is a plus but not required Confidentiality: This is an unpublished manuscript in an active franchise with a film adaptation in development. A signed NDA is required before access is granted. Contents may not be discussed, excerpted, or shared publicly, and the manuscript may not be used as a portfolio sample without written permission. Deliverables: Fully tracked-changes manuscript in SharePoint A clean "final" version with changes accepted An updated series style sheet reflecting terminology and formatting decisions A brief summary identifying any significant structural or continuity issues the authors should review, including any conflicts with Book 1 To Apply: Please briefly describe your experience with series continuity work and confirm you can work within the no-AI and SharePoint-only requirements. Applications that do not address these will not be considered.

Hope you're having a great one! This is a really excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a lot of future opportunities. We at Moore Leads (mooreleads.io) are looking for a detail-oriented, timely VA or web content specialist to 1.) proofread and add a few links to web page content for service companies and 2.) format it onto web builder to make sure it looks clean! Very specific and simple! There are massive amounts of additional, similar work that is available if everything works out great! Thank you so much and look forward at the opportunity to talk through! Jay

Background on AppraiseItNow AppraiseItNow is a tech-enabled appraisal services company that streamlines the valuation process for individuals, businesses, and institutions. We deliver USPAP-compliant appraisals across a wide range of asset types through a network of independent appraisers; everything from fine art and furniture to inventory and equipment. Our goal is to provide fast, accurate, and legally defensible valuation reports. The company was founded in 2022 and was acquired by an existing minority partner in November 2024. Since the acquisition, the business has grown 8X through improved sales processes, systems, and automation. We invest aggressively in technology on both the sales and fulfillment sides, and much of our day-to-day work is supported by AI agents that handle repetitive tasks like data entry, project routing, and communication drafting. This means our team spends its time on judgment, quality, and client relationships rather than busywork. About the Role As a Client Success Associate, you will be a core part of our Client Success team. You'll be responsible for reviewing and proofreading appraisal reports in Google Docs, managing our shared client inbox, and keeping projects moving through assignment, follow-up, and data integrity across our CRM and project management systems. Your goal will be to improve the speed and quality of our appraisal fulfillment. Because our workflows are highly automated, this role is unusually leveraged: AI agents surface the work, prep context, and flag exceptions, and you act as the human decision layer that keeps everything accurate and moving. You'll learn how a modern, AI-native services business actually runs. You will work directly and closely with the owner of our company and report into our Client Success Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience building a business from the ground up. Why You'll Love It Here Fast-moving environment. We ship improvements weekly, not quarterly. You'll never be stuck waiting on layers of approval to make things better. Real ownership and autonomy. You'll own your workflows end to end. If you see a broken process, you're empowered to fix it. Growth opportunity. We're growing quickly. As the company scales, so does your role; strong performers here take on more responsibility fast. Fully remote, flexible hours. Work from anywhere and structure your day around your life. We care about output more than when you are online. Core Work & KPIs Inbox Management (35%) Field inbound client emails and texts, and update client files accordingly Respond to questions from new leads Triage and route messages to the right owner (sales, appraisers, management) Support the sales team with administrative tasks to improve close rates Appraisal Report Review & Proofreading (35%) Review appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with client submissions Proofread for grammar, formatting, and presentation quality Flag substantive issues back to appraisers for correction Approve and send final appraisal reports to clients Project Management (30%) Review client submissions to ensure all necessary data is synced properly Assign projects to contract appraisers based on detailed instructions Set fees and deadlines Approve appraiser bids Follow up with appraisers as needed to ensure reports are submitted on time Maintain data integrity across systems

Job Title Copyeditor / Proofreader — 13,800-word nonfiction book (final polish, preserve voice) Job Description I’ve written a ~13,800-word nonfiction book for lash artists — a guide to body mechanics, ergonomics, and career longevity. The manuscript is complete and has already been through extensive developmental and line editing. I now need a professional copyedit and proofread for the final polish before design. This is copyediting and proofreading ONLY. I’m not looking for developmental editing, restructuring, or rewriting.

Proofreader & Editor Needed for 23-Topic Family/Personal Growth Card Deck Job Description I am looking for an experienced proofreader/editor to carefully review my completed card deck, 23 Lost Secrets to a Happy and Healthy Family, before it is sent for professional printing. The deck has approximately 46 cards (front and back) and focuses on healthy family relationships, communication, respect, love, boundaries, and personal growth. I need someone with a strong eye for detail who can: Correct spelling and typographical errors Correct punctuation and grammar Check capitalization and consistency Identify missing or repeated words Make sure wording is clear and easy to understand Make sure titles, headings, and formatting are consistent from card to card Point out awkward wording without changing my message or voice Review the final corrected version to make sure errors were actually fixed Important: I am NOT looking for someone to rewrite my card deck or change my ideas. I want my original voice and meaning preserved. Deliverable I would like a clearly marked list of corrections showing: Card/Page → Current wording → Corrected wording I would also like a final review after the corrections have been made. Ideal Freelancer Someone who has experience with: Proofreading/editing Books, workbooks, educational materials, or card decks Personal development or family/relationship content Preparing written material for publication or printing Please tell me about similar proofreading/editing projects you have completed and your estimated turnaround time. This is a one-time project with the possibility of additional work on my books, workbook, notebook, flyers, and other Joy YouNiversity materials.