Do you need a Professional Proofreader?

Introduction

Many people don't want to pay for a professional proofreader, and in the past I felt the same way.  I found it is difficult to find all the errors in my own books. It's embarrassing to find obvious errors months after publication even though I thought I found them all. The question still remains, should I have hired a professional proofreader?

Cost vs. Pride

Everyone wants to write a book they can be proud of and show their friends. How would you feel if a friend said, "It's a great book, but you should learn to spell." Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, most friends won't say that in order to spare your feelings. They may be sparing your feelings, but the errors remain.

What does a Proofreader do for you?

Proofreading is finding and correcting spelling errors, punctuation errors and minor grammar errors in a final draft. A proofreader does not do rewriting or major editing. A proofreader does not check historical facts or verify research. A proofreader doesn't do formatting.

A proofreader carefully reads your book, highlights the errors and makes a note about how to correct the errors. 

My Qualifications

I'm an American and American English is my native language. I've published about 50 books on Amazon. I'm usually in the top 2 or 3% of all eBook authors, and sometimes I touch the top 1%. 

Free Offer

I'm starting a proofreading business and I'm offering to proofread one book free for one client. 

The reason I'm doing this is because I want to determine how long it takes so I can set prices in the future. 

The other reason is the best way to get started is to get started. Free is the quickest way to start and begin learning the business.

Too keep it fair, the first person who asks in the comments will get the free service. The book should be no more than 25,000 words long. If I earn it, all I ask for is referrals in the future or an opportunity to proofread your next book.

This offer can't last long, so sign up quickly!

Sold!

I will start paid work on Jan 7th. I only do one project at a time, so schedule your book soon!