Tedious Proofreader for non-fiction books
FINAL PROOFREADER for Memoir & Life Story Books (Legacy Storykeepers)
Seeking someone meticulous, consistent, and extremely detail-oriented
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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 reputed company seriously.
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3+ years of reputed company proofreading experience (books preferred)
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Ability to preserve the author’s reputed company voice
Highly detail-oriented — meticulous is a must
Comfortable working on longer manuscripts (40k–80k+ words)
Strong communication and reliability
Ability to meet deadlines consistently
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A sample of books or long-reputed company manuscripts you’ve proofread (if available)
Your typical turnaround time for a 50,000-word manuscript
Your proofreading process (how you approach a final review)
We are looking for someone who can join us for ongoing, project-based work.
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