Job Description:
We’re seeking an experienced proofreader for a completed nonfiction manuscript titled Detox Your Body: The Sugar-Free Plan (approx. 39,913 words). This is Book 2 in an established wellness series authored by Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, with additional contributors.
The manuscript has already undergone developmental editing and copyediting — this is the final polish before publication.
You’ll be working with a clean, structured draft in Word format. The goal is to catch any lingering surface errors while preserving the author’s voice and clinical clarity.
✨ Scope of Work:
You will be responsible for:
✅ Correcting spelling errors
✅ Ensuring proper grammar and punctuation usage
✅ Identifying and fixing typographical mistakes (extra spaces, dropped words, etc.)
✅ Checking for consistency in style (e.g., capitalization, terminology, usage of hyphens, etc.)
✅ Flagging any formatting oddities (double spaces before titles, inconsistent spacing, etc.)
✅ Verifying internal references (e.g., “see Chapter 4”) are accurate and match the manuscript layout
This is not a developmental or stylistic edit — the content is set. We’re looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented proofreader who can confidently handle health-related language and nutrition terminology.
Timeline:
We would like this project completed within 7–10 days of hire.
Ideal Candidate Has:
3+ years experience proofreading nonfiction or health-related books
Strong command of American English
Comfort with nutrition/wellness terminology (no rewriting needed — just familiar enough to spot obvious inconsistencies)
A calm, clean style — you respect the author's voice and only intervene when needed
Deliverables:
Clean, corrected Word document with Track Changes enabled
Final proofed version with changes accepted (optional but appreciated)
Not Needed:
No structural editing
No rewriting
No citation formatting
If this sounds like a fit, please apply with relevant experience and one example of a completed proofreading project (ideally in health, wellness, or nonfiction). We're ready to begin as soon as we find the right match.