French Proofreader Required for Small Book
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
We are seeking a French language proofreader who also reads/writes English to conduct the proof reading of a small book consisting of 40 pages of text and 40 pages of images translated from the original English to French. The project includes linguistic accuracy and technical formatting in an A5 landscape format. It is basically a flipchart with text on one side and images on the right side. As it is a little book with minimum test we want the job to be completed in 7 days. Please note that the book contains well indicated 80 citations from sacred text for example Bible with authorised French translation so they cannot be changed or marked what makes the proof reading job a lot easier. Therefore as it is a little book with minimum test we want the job to be completed in 7 days maximum..
Attached is original English text and French translation in pdf. The selected freelancer will also receive the corresponding docx files
The selected freelancer will be responsible for a multi-layered review process. On the linguistic level, this includes examination of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice The proofreader must use Track Changes in Word to document all corrections and suggestions, allowing for transparent revision tracking.
Technical review requirements as the consistency between the table of contents, chapter headings, and corresponding page numbers. The proofreader will ensure formatting consistency throughout the document, including sequential page numbering, proper font usage (regular, italic, and bold), text justification, and paragraph indentation. Special attention must be paid to layout considerations such as eliminating widow lines and ensuring proper page breaks in the A5 format. They will also ensure consistent formatting of chapter headers
The final deliverable should include:
• A fully marked-up manuscript with tracked changes
• Comprehensive documentation of all corrections, categorized by type (grammar, formatting, layout, etc.). (Copy of Corrected text only after approval)
• An evaluation report highlighting any issues requiring attention
Attached is original English text and French translation in pdf. The selected freelancer will also receive the corresponding docx files
The selected freelancer will be responsible for a multi-layered review process. On the linguistic level, this includes examination of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice The proofreader must use Track Changes in Word to document all corrections and suggestions, allowing for transparent revision tracking.
Technical review requirements as the consistency between the table of contents, chapter headings, and corresponding page numbers. The proofreader will ensure formatting consistency throughout the document, including sequential page numbering, proper font usage (regular, italic, and bold), text justification, and paragraph indentation. Special attention must be paid to layout considerations such as eliminating widow lines and ensuring proper page breaks in the A5 format. They will also ensure consistent formatting of chapter headers
The final deliverable should include:
• A fully marked-up manuscript with tracked changes
• Comprehensive documentation of all corrections, categorized by type (grammar, formatting, layout, etc.). (Copy of Corrected text only after approval)
• An evaluation report highlighting any issues requiring attention