All roles

Book Proofreader / Light Copy Editor Needed

Remote · USA Full-time New today

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

Related roles

Proofreader & Copy Editor Needed for Children's Educational Novel + Activity Workbook

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreader/Document Processing Dual Specialist

Remote · USA Full-time

Remote French Proofreader

Remote · USA Full-time

Remote Proofreader

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreader at Dr. Berg Nutritionals

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreader - REMOTE, Eastern Time Zone

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreader (Remote, Part Time)

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreader

Remote · USA Full-time

Proofreaders

Remote · USA Full-time

Remote Proofreader – Academic & Business Texts

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Technical Customer Service Representative – Apple Support College Advisor

Remote · USA Full-time

Customer Success Manager, Enterprise Agency

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Pet-Friendly Customer Service Representative – Remote Work Opportunity at arenaflex

Remote · USA Full-time

Credit Relationship Manager- Corporate Origination & Business Development (Mashreq Global Network)

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Customer Service Representative – Remote Opportunity at arenaflex

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Customer Service Representative - Upscale Travel and Vacation Packages - Work From Home Opportunity

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Data Entry Clerk – Remote Opportunity with Competitive Pay and Benefits

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Patient Accounts (Customer Services) Representative – Virtual Event

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Entry Level Remote Customer Service Associate – Launch Your Career with arenaflex

Remote · USA Full-time

Experienced Data Entry Clerk – Work From Home – 100% Remote Opportunity at arenaflex

Remote · USA Full-time