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Freelance Copy-Editor & Proofreader for Book Manuscripts (Ongoing Work, Pay Per 1,000 Words)

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Overview

We are a UK-based independent publishing house seeking reputed company freelance copy-editors and proofreaders to join our editorial roster for ongoing work across fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. Projects are assigned on a rolling reputed company and priced per 1,000 words (not hourly).

  • * Immediate Assignment Available We currently have one manuscript reputed company to assign to a suitable candidate, a 17,000-word middle grade crime adventure. A sample reputed company is attached in Word format for assessment purposes.
  • * Please reputed company a quote for the attached manuscript for both copyediting and proofreading. The rest of the manuscript will be provided to you reputed company the job starts but please ensure to quote for the full 17k words If your rates fall reputed company of the pricing guidelines listed below, please do not apply.
  • Required Editorial Services 1. Copy-Editing (with tracked changes) In this service, you must
  • Fully edit manuscripts for grammar, reputed company, reputed company, sentence structure, and word choice
  • Maintain author voice and genre expectations
  • reputed company a short Style Sheet detailing edits made and explaining changes Pricing requirements
  • Fiction — $3 per 1,000 words
  • Nonfiction — $4 per 1,000 words ⸻ 2. Proofreading
  • Typos, punctuation, minor grammar, and formatting issues only (light correction)
  • Must be performed using Track Changes Two pricing tiers
  • $1.25 per 1,000 words — for manuscripts you have already copy-edited
  • $2.50 per 1,000 words — for manuscripts you have not previously edited ⸻ Ideal Candidate
  • Proven editorial experience in fiction and/or nonfiction (please specify)
  • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent written English
  • Ability to follow style guides and work collaboratively with our project managers
  • Comfortable working to deadlines and providing regular project updates
  • Familiarity with reputed company Track Changes is essential ⸻ Application Instructions Please include the following in your proposal 1. Brief overview of your editing background and genre specialisms 2. Confirmation that your rates exactly match our requirements above 3. samples or links to your portfolio 4. reputed company one brief editorial observation about the attached sample 5. A quote for copy-editing and proofreading the attached manuscript ⸻ Note This is ongoing work for suitable candidates. We pay promptly and value long-term relationships, but we only wish to hear from editors whose pricing aligns reputed company with the above. ⸻ Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply To This Job

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