157,000 word manuscript needs proofreading and editing with a fast turnaround

When Proofreading becomes a Treasure Hunt, money is made! This proofreading job is a real treasure hunt. The base pay is 5$ to find typos in a chapter between 3,500 and 5,500 words. For each error found in the text, 10¢ is added as a bonus, so a proofreader can make as much money as there are legitimate errors found and noted in red ink in the hard copy (no digital copy will be provided). Proofreaders who show exceptional skill at discerning the most invisible of typos will be privileged to take on additional chapters on upcoming projects in the future. Proofreaders will be provided with a checklist to assist in methodically hunting for potential errors. Note also that finding 80% of typos is a requirement for job fulfillment, not an option. Finding 95% of errors will add an extra 5$ bonus on top of the 10¢ per error found Treasure Hunt Maximal Pay Formula is: 5$+5$+10¢X=______ $ Requirements are access to an unabridged dictionary, an ability to cull at least 90% of all typos, and lastly, an interest in fantastical literature. If you can handle these basics for being an effective proofreader, send us a note.

Book Manuscript Proofreader & Editor Needed (Final Review Before Publishing) We are looking for an experienced book editor and proofreader to perform a comprehensive final review of our nonfiction manuscript before it is published. The manuscript is nearly complete, and we need someone with exceptional attention to detail who can ensure it is polished, professional, and ready for publication. I. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: a. Thorough proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax b. Copy editing to improve clarity, readability, and sentence flow without changing the author's voice c. Checking for consistency in capitalization, terminology, formatting, headings, and style throughout the manuscript d. Identifying awkward wording, repetitive language, and unclear passages e. Reviewing chapter structure and overall readability f. Verifying that the manuscript follows professional publishing standards g. Reviewing the formatting for Amazon KDP compatibility and identifying any issues before publication h. Providing all edits and suggestions using Microsoft Word Our goal is to receive a manuscript that is fully polished and ready to send to our formatter and publisher. II. Required Qualifications We're looking for someone who has: 1. Proven experience editing and proofreading full-length nonfiction books 2. Excellent command of English grammar and style 3. Experience preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms 4. Strong attention to detail 5. A portfolio or examples of previous book editing projects Positive client reviews on Upwork Experience editing books in the self-help, personal development, business, leadership, or psychology genres is a strong advantage. III. Deliverables At the end of the project, we expect: 1. A fully edited manuscript with all suggested changes tracked 2. A clean list of any major issues or recommendations that should be addressed before publishing 3. Confirmation that the manuscript is ready for final formatting and publication, or a list of any remaining concerns IV. How We Like to Work We value clear communication, professionalism, and attention to detail. You'll be working directly with our team, and we'd appreciate: 1. Regular progress updates 2. Prompt communication if questions arise 3. Honest feedback and recommendations 4. Meeting agreed-upon deadlines V. To Apply Please include the following in your proposal: 1. A brief introduction and your experience editing nonfiction books. 2. The number of books you've edited that have been published. 3. Your estimated turnaround time. 4. Your fixed-price quote We look forward to working with someone who takes pride in producing publication-ready manuscripts.

I am a chef of many years and am writing a cookbook with 129 total recipes, plus 10 recipes for my website. The recipes have been edited two times and proofread once. I am looking for a very experienced proofreader to perform a final review and proofreading for the recipes. Only Native United States Speakers will be considered. An in person Upwork Zoom meeting is mandatory to be hired. This could turn into a long term job for the right candidate as numerous recipes and cookbooks are being planned. Any experience in cookbook design is a plus.

Looking for a proofreader that can edit in Adobe Acrobat. I have a PDF that requires a second round of editing. The ideal candidate will have experience in Adobe Acrobat and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in the final document. There will be a set of edit in the document that I would like for you to validate and add to. The total word count is approximately 10000. Looking to start the project in a day. Please not it will be a PDF document that requires you to proofread in the same document and provide comments in the PDF.

Hello, I'm looking for someone to perform copy editing and proofreading for my Romance Clean Wholesome stories on an ongoing basis. Edits will be performed in Word with tracking changes and using the Chicago Manual of Style. Please only apply if you are experienced with CMOS. I'm also looking for someone who won’t take long to respond, and I really need someone who can turn around a project with just short notice. Short notice will not be the norm. Although, we really might need some things edited on short notice from time to time.. We need a professional editor who has excellent communication skills. Our rate is $0.003/word per book for copy editing and proofreading. We do offer steady, reliable work. Please submit a recent one-page copy-editing work sample, your typical turnaround time, your experience level, education, and what type of books you personally like to read. When you apply, make the first word(s) on your application: “Professional Editor/Proofreader, my turn average around time is...” I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Seeking a professional proofreader to review a non-fiction work. Responsibilities include checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, ensuring clarity and readability, and suggesting improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in proofreading non-fiction content and a keen eye for detail. Total word count is about 13000 words

I’m seeking an editor to provide ongoing copy editing and proofreading for Contemporary Romance manuscripts. All edits will be completed in Word using Track Changes and the Chicago Manual of Style. Please apply only if you are very comfortable working with CMOS. I’m looking for someone who: Responds promptly to messages Can occasionally handle quick turnarounds and last-minute projects Communicates clearly and professionally Our rate is $0.003/word per book for combined copy editing and proofreading, with steady and reliable work available. To apply, please send: A recent one-page copy-edited sample Your typical turnaround time Your experience level and education The types of books you personally enjoy reading I look forward to hearing from you!

Hello, I'm eagerly looking for someone to perform copy editing and proofreading for Contemporary Romance stories on an ongoing basis. Edits will be performed in Word with tracking changes and using the Chicago Manual of Style. Please only apply if you are experienced with CMOS. I'm looking for someone who is quick responding and who can turn around a project from time to time with short notice. Occasionally, I will need different things edited on a whim. I really need a professional editor who has great communication skills. I am currently working on my lead magnet but I hope to offer steady, reliable work. Please submit a recent, short, copy-editing work sample, your typical turnaround time, your experience level, education, and your area of specialty ( genre related) When you apply, make the first word on your application “I'm perfect for this job” I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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.