Experienced Proofreader Needed for Final Review of Non-Fiction Book (PDF)
About the Book: Genre: Non-Fiction (self-help, Christian leadership, personal development, personal growth) Topic: A practical guide for Christian leaders who seek to help others live intentional, flourishing lives while maintaining their well-being. Word Count: Approximately 51,000 words Project Overview: I am seeking a highly meticulous and experienced proofreader for the final review of my non-fiction book. The book has already been through a comprehensive editing process (developmental and copyediting). The interior design is complete, and I now have the final, formatted PDF pages that are ready for printing. This is the last quality-control check before publication. Please note: This is a proofreading job, not an editing job. No significant changes to the content, structure, or rewriting of sentences are needed or expected. I require a final check for surface-level errors only. Scope of Work: The primary responsibility is to review the formatted pages in the provided PDF for the following errors: -Typographical errors: Misspellings, punctuation mistakes, double spaces, and other typos. -Grammar and Syntax: Catching any final grammatical slips that may have been overlooked. -Formatting Inconsistencies: Checking for errors in layout, including: -Widows and orphans (single lines of a paragraph separated from the rest on a new page). -Inconsistent heading styles, spacing, or fonts. -Incorrect page numbers, headers, and footers. -Issues with tables, figures, or image placement. -Consistency: Ensuring consistency in capitalization, hyphenation, numbers, and proper names. -Obvious Factual Errors: Catching any glaring, easily verifiable errors in dates, names, or simple data points. Deliverables: -A fully proofread PDF marked with clear, trackable comments and annotations. -A brief summary of any major issues discovered (if any). Ideal Candidate: -Proven experience specifically with book proofreading, ideally non-fiction titles. -Exceptional attention to detail and a "fresh pair of eyes" to catch final errors. -Proficiency with PDF markup tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat's commenting features). -Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style (preferred but not required). -Ability to work efficiently and deliver within the agreed-upon deadline. How to Apply: To be considered for this project, please provide the following: -A brief summary of your relevant book proofreading experience. -Your proposed fixed price for this project. -Confirmation that you understand this is a final-stage proofreading task and not a copyedit or developmental edit. -Confirmation that you are proficient with PDF markup and commenting tools. I look forward to hearing from you. Apply tot his job