Amateur Editor Proofreader

1 month ago


London, Canada Alice Saddy Association Full time

A London, Ontario-based author, with a learning disability, is seeking support to proof read and edit two books, currently in draft form - one is a book of poetry and the other is a children’s book.

This author has previously self-published a book through Lulu Press and plans to do the same with these two books once they are finalized.

Assistance and support is required to:

- Ensure the final book is true to the author’s intention/vision
- Edit content for clarity and coherence while maintaining the original message
- Review and proofread documents for grammatical accuracy, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Organize the material into logical bites that follow a narrative stream that readers can follow easily
- Balance taking direction with offering advice and suggestions
- Lay out the book in a format that can be published at Lulu press

**The author will pay $25-$30/hour, depending on experience, for **_**up to**_ **40 hours of assistance to be provided before March 31, 2025.**

Must be computer literate. Post-secondary education is required, preferably in a related discipline (English, journalism, communications). Experience in proofreading, editing is an asset.

The majority of this work can be done virtually, **with a few face-to-face meetings in London, Ontario required.**

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume, citing “Proof reader position” to the contact below by November 22, 2024:
Cathy Smith

Director, Community & Family Supports

Alice Saddy Association

457 King Street, London, ON, N6B 1S8

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you live in or nearby London, Ontario?

**Location**:

- London, ON N6B 1S8 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6B 1S8

Application deadline: 2024-11-22
Expected start date: 2024-12-01


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