Final Proofreader (Chicago Style) – Completed Nonfiction Book (77,000+ words)
Final Proofreader (Chicago Style) – Completed Nonfiction Book 77,000+ words)
Job Description
I am seeking an experienced, book-level proofreader for the final pass on a completed nonfiction manuscript, Echoes of History: The Patterns We Refuse to See (approx. 110,000–120,000 words).
This manuscript has already undergone structural editing and professional formatting. I am looking for a meticulous final proofread prior to print and distribution.
The book blends historical analysis, civic commentary, and personal narrative. It requires precision, consistency, and sensitivity to tone.
Scope of Work
Grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors
Chicago Manual of Style consistency
Capitalization and mechanical consistency
Formatting consistency (dashes, quotation marks, spacing)
Light identification of unintended repetition
No developmental editing.
No voice or structural revisions.
Ideal Candidate
Proven experience proofreading book-length nonfiction
Strong working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
Experience preparing manuscripts for print
Detail-oriented, precise, and respectful of author voice
Please include:
Relevant book credits or portfolio
Your rate for a manuscript of this length
Estimated turnaround time
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