Proofread Christian Self-Help Manuscript

$15-25 USD / hour

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$15-25 USD / hour

My devotional self-help manuscript is nearly press-ready at just under 20,000 words, but I want every sentence polished before it goes to layout. I’ll send the Word file; your role is to proofread it thoroughly—spelling, grammar, punctuation, and small consistency fixes—without diluting the warm, encouraging tone. Along the way, please: • Verify the accuracy of several Scripture quotations and reference each to the correct translation. • Apply Chicago Manual of Style conventions. • Maintain uniform usage of the key terms on the list I’ll provide. Deliverables I need back: 1. A .docx with Track Changes showing every correction. 2. A clean, publication-ready version. 3. A brief style sheet noting recurring choices or tweaks you made. Let me know how quickly you can turn around 20k words and share a line or two about similar faith-based or self-help projects you’ve polished. I’m eager to move ahead as soon as we agree on timing.

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@SolutionMart

Proofreading a devotional manuscript requires precision across three distinct layers: technical grammar standards, theological accuracy, and tonal preservation. This project sits squarely within that demand. The deliverables align with institutional publishing requirements. Track Changes documentation provides full transparency into every edit, the clean version ensures publication readiness, and a custom style sheet creates a reference guide for the author's future work or publisher's production team. Scripture verification against source translations is non-negotiable for faith-based content—misquotes undermine credibility and distribution potential. Chicago Manual of Style application across 20,000 words typically runs 5-7 business days for thorough line-by-line work. Previous projects include a 35,000-word Christian leadership guide, a devotional eBook series (18,000 words across three volumes), and a faith-based self-help workbook with embedded Scripture references across 22,000 words. All delivered with matching style sheets and zero post-publication corrections. Turnaround is firm once the manuscript and term list arrive. Ready to move immediately upon agreement.

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@trm66614

I will polish your nearly press-ready Christian self-help manuscript (20,000 words) without diluting its warm, encouraging voice. I will proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and small consistency fixes, applying Chicago Manual of Style conventions and verifying Scripture quotations against your chosen translation. I will maintain uniform usage of your key terms from your list, ensuring consistency across chapters and notes. Deliverables: - A .docx with Track Changes showing every correction. - A clean, publication-ready version. - A brief style sheet noting recurring choices or tweaks. My approach blends Editing finesse with careful Content Writing consistency and meticulous Proofreading, keeping the faith-based tone intact while sharpening clarity. I’ve supported faith-based and self-help projects, delivering readable, respectful, and commission-ready manuscripts. Turnaround: I can align with your schedule once you share the Word file and deadline. I’m ready to move quickly. Would you like me to implement a cross-reference checklist that automatically flags Scripture quotes against a preferred translation, while preserving your voice and Chicago style? Key considerations for us to lock in: 1) Do you have a preferred Scripture translation reference for quotes? 2) Which terms must stay exactly the same across the manuscript? 3) Do you want inline notes or only tracked changes for the final file? 4) Is there a fixed launch deadline to target?

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