Proofreader Needed for 41,000-Word Nonfiction Book (Business / Creative Industry)

March 9, 2026

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I am seeking a professional proofreader for a completed 41,000-word nonfiction manuscript (approx. 100 pages, 6x9 trim size).

The book is positioned for both business professionals and creatives, discussing clarity in the creative economy and how businesses, creatives, and AI work together. The tone is neutral, structured, and framework-driven.

This is proofreading only NOT developmental editing.

Scope:

- Spelling and grammar corrections

- Punctuation consistency

- Sentence-level clarity where obvious

- Consistency in capitalization, terminology, and formatting

- Flagging repeated words or noticeable structural issues (if clearly visible)

You will receive:

- PDF Exported file from InDesign (in the book format)

- Word document if needed

I have already run AI Check and removed most widows and performed a self-edit. I am looking for a clean final pass before publishing.

Timeline:

Delivery within 10–14 days preferred, no more then 1 month.

Budget:

$300 Fixed.

Please include:

- Your experience with nonfiction books (primary) and creative books (secondary if applicable).

- Confirmation you are comfortable proofreading formatted pages.

- A brief note on your proofreading approach

- Looking for someone detail-oriented and precise.

Preference given to proofreaders with published nonfiction credits. Please start your proposal with the word Precision, then identify one proofreading correction you would make in the following paragraph below and briefly explain why.

Creativity is often misunderstood in business environments. Many leaders believe creativity is something spontaneous that happens in moments of inspiration, but in reality creative work usually comes from structured thinking and repeated experimentation. Businesses want reliable outcomes, while creatives often search four exploration and possibility. When these two perspectives are not clearly communicated missunderstandings begin to happen quickly and projects can lose focus.

Thank you! I look forward to your response!

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