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Book Proofreader / Light Copy Editor Needed

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-24

I’m looking for a professional proofreader / light copy editor to apply a final polish to a completed book manuscript. The book is already done, and I only need minimal-touch editing focused on essentials like grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and occasional wording fixes where something is clearly off. Please preserve my voice and avoid unnecessary rewrites. I’m looking for an experienced editor to do a final polish on a completed book manuscript. The book is already finished, and I do not need major rewriting or structural edits. I want a minimal-touch edit focused only on the essentials grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and any wording that is clearly off or confusing. What I need Light proofreading and copy editing only. Minimal changes to sentence structure and voice. Preservation of my original tone and style. Final polish to make the manuscript publication-ready. What I do not need No developmental editing. No major rewriting. No changes to the overall structure or voice unless something is truly necessary. Ideal editor Experience editing books or long-form manuscripts. Strong attention to detail. Able to work with tracked changes in Word or Google Docs. Comfortable taking a light-touch approach. To apply, please include Relevant editing experience. A few examples of books or manuscripts you’ve edited. Your rate and estimated turnaround time. A note confirming you’re comfortable with a minimal-touch edit. Apply To This Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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