Tedious Proofreader for non-fiction books
FINAL PROOFREADER for Memoir & Life Story Books (Legacy Storykeepers)Seeking someone meticulous, consistent, and extremely detail-orientedAbout Us:Legacy Storykeepers is a cultural preservation and storytelling company that helps elders and families document their life stories in beautifully published books. Our manuscripts are meaningful, personal, and deeply important to the families who trust us. We take quality seriously. We are hiring an exceptional Final Proofreader to serve as the last set of eyes before our manuscripts move into interior design and print.This is a high-precision role. If you're the kind of person who catches the smallest inconsistencies and errors others miss, we want to meet you. What You’ll DoYou will proofread completed manuscripts — typically 25,000 to 80,000+ words — that have already gone through developmental and line editing. Your job is to ensure the manuscript is clean, consistent, and fully print-ready. You will review for:Grammar, punctuation, and syntax errorsIncorrect or awkward word usage that slipped through prior editsChapter-to-chapter consistency (names, dates, timelines, tone)Missing words, doubled words, or repeated phrasesFormatting inconsistenciesStyle consistency (capitalization, voice, tense, formatting choices)Correct spelling of names, places, and recurring termsTimeline clarity or sequencing issuesChapter synchronization and overall readabilityAfter you, the book goes directly to design.You must be ON POINT. Requirements3+ years of professional proofreading experience (books preferred)Experience with memoir, biography, or narrative nonfiction is a strong plusImpeccable command of English grammarAbility to preserve the author’s authentic voiceHighly detail-oriented — meticulous is a mustComfortable working on longer manuscripts (40k–80k+ words)Strong communication and reliabilityAbility to meet deadlines consistentlyWhat Makes You a Great Fit• You take pride in being “the one who catches everything.”• You have a calm, focused approach to detailed work.• You’re able to flag inconsistencies respectfully and professionally. You understand how life story books flow — and where typical errors hide. To ApplyPlease include the following:A brief description of your proofreading experienceA sample of books or long-form manuscripts you’ve proofread (if available)Your typical turnaround time for a 50,000-word manuscriptYour proofreading process (how you approach a final review)We are looking for someone who can join us for ongoing, project-based work.Apply tot his job