Remote E-book Proofreader

Can you spot what others miss? Let’s put your sharp eye for detail to work—right from wherever you’re most comfortable.

Every bestselling e-book, every trusted guide, every story that shapes a reader’s day—they all start with a proofreader who brings words to life with precision and care. That’s where you come in. If your friends joke about how you notice every typo and your shelves are lined with digital reads, this role could be your next adventure.

The Real Impact You’ll Make

Proofreading isn’t just about catching errors—it’s about making sure every sentence flows, every idea lands, and every author’s voice is crystal clear. When you refine a manuscript, you’re empowering new voices, elevating diverse perspectives, and helping readers trust the story in their hands. Your commitment ensures e-books launch with confidence, delighting readers across genres and platforms.

What Success Looks Like

Your input is the final step before publication. Readers will breeze through pages—never pulled out of the moment by a clunky phrase or overlooked typo. Authors will appreciate your respect for their unique voice while delivering professional polish. Behind the scenes, your edits will save time and energy for everyone, from layout designers to marketing teams, setting each release up for success.

Your Contributions (Beyond Checklists)

• Shape e-books that inspire, inform, or entertain—your fingerprints will be on every finished product.
• Collaborate with authors and editors in real time using remote collaboration tools, from Google Docs to Slack, ensuring feedback is fast and friction-free.
• Apply a nuanced understanding of grammar, syntax, and style guides—whether it’s APA, Chicago, or an in-house standard.
• You’ll go beyond spellcheckers: every comma, every transition, every tense shift gets your attention.
• Use digital annotation software to flag inconsistencies or formatting errors, smoothing the journey from manuscript to e-reader.
• Track your changes transparently, making it easy for others to review, learn, and grow with each round of edits.
• Offer clear, concise feedback—never overwhelming, always constructive—so authors feel supported, not second-guessed.

The Tools That Empower Your Best Work

Great proofreading takes more than a red pen. Our remote-first environment equips you with industry-standard editing software, access to style guides, and real-time communication platforms. Whether you’re reviewing text in Word or collaborating via Zoom, you’ll have everything you need for productive, seamless remote work.

• Work inside e-book publishing platforms to preview exactly how your edits appear to readers.
• Leverage reference libraries and cloud-based workflow systems—your resources are as mobile as you are.
• Stay organized with digital task boards and deadline reminders, ensuring you never miss a launch window.

The Rhythm of Remote Work

Your work hours are flexible. Whether you focus best early in the morning or late at night, your productivity is measured by outcomes—not the clock. You’ll be joining a supportive, globally distributed team of editors and writers who genuinely care about quality, clarity, and mutual growth.

Communication is fluid but respectful: if you need quiet focus time, you’ll have it. If you want to brainstorm ideas or share tricky grammar debates, someone’s always a Slack message away.

Growth, Learning, and Recognition

Proofreading with us means more than repetition—it’s a chance to build mastery, not just memory. You’ll receive ongoing feedback that’s actionable, kind, and helps you level up. Training sessions, new style guide releases, and genre spotlights mean you’re always learning. When you catch a tough-to-spot error or help an author find just the right tone, that impact gets noticed and celebrated.

Who Thrives Here

• You read everything—menus, manuals, novels—and never just for fun.
• Complex feedback never intimidates you; you turn it into simple, actionable edits.
• You see inconsistencies, clichés, and confusing structure where others see a finished draft.
• Tech doesn’t faze you: juggling online style guides, cloud storage, and annotation tools is second nature.
• When you work, distractions fade—you find your zone and stay there.

The Storyline: A Day in Your Digital Shoes

Imagine sipping coffee (or tea) as the sun rises. You open your laptop to a new manuscript—a fantasy adventure from a debut author in Brazil. By mid-morning, you’re clarifying dialogue, smoothing transitions, and making the plot sing. After lunch, you join a virtual roundtable with editors in three time zones, sharing tips and celebrating a rave review from yesterday’s e-book launch. When the workday ends, your digital bookshelf is fuller—and so is your sense of accomplishment.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $57,520. You’ll earn a competitive, transparent salary that reflects your expertise and commitment to quality. The package includes:

• Flexible remote work from anywhere with stable internet
• Professional development and training allowances
• Regular feedback and growth check-ins
• Access to a collaborative, friendly team culture
• Paid time off and wellness support

Ready to Make Words Matter?

If you love the thrill of perfecting prose and want your work to ripple out to thousands of readers, you’ve found your place. Here, your attention to detail has meaning—and your growth is never an afterthought. If you’re excited to shape digital reading experiences from day one, we’re excited to meet you. Let’s create something readers will cherish, together.