Proofreader & Copy Editor Needed for Children's Educational Novel + Activity Workbook

We are seeking an experienced proofreader and copy editor for a children's educational publication consisting of:

Short adventure novel (~9,000 words)

Companion activity and worksheet section (~3,000 words)

Total word count: approximately 12,000 words

The book is intended for upper elementary and middle-grade readers (ages 8–12) and combines educational content with storytelling and learning activities.

Scope of Work

Copy Editing

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Improve sentence clarity where needed without changing the author's voice

Ensure consistency in terminology, formatting, and style throughout the manuscript

Check dialogue punctuation and quotation marks

Standardize number formatting, dates, and headings where appropriate

Proofreading

Identify and correct typographical errors

Detect missing words, repeated words, or formatting inconsistencies

Review page elements, worksheet instructions, and answer sections for accuracy and readability

Ensure consistency between story content and related activities

Educational Content Review

Verify that worksheet instructions are clear and age-appropriate

Check that activity questions align with the story content

Flag any ambiguous wording that may confuse young readers

Deliverables

Edited Microsoft Word document (.docx)

Track Changes enabled throughout the document

Comments only where clarification from the author is required

Brief editorial summary outlining:

Major categories of corrections made

Any recurring issues noticed

Any items requiring author review

Style Requirements

US English

Maintain the author's existing tone and storytelling style

Preserve character names, educational facts, and worksheet structure unless errors are identified

Focus on copy editing and proofreading rather than developmental or structural editing

Ideal Candidate

Experience editing children's books, educational materials, homeschool resources, or middle-grade fiction

Strong command of US English grammar and punctuation

Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with Track Changes

Attention to detail and consistency across both narrative and educational content

When Applying

Please include:

Relevant editing experience

Examples of children's, educational, or fiction projects you have edited

Estimated turnaround time for a 12,000-word manuscript

Confirmation that you can work with Track Changes in Microsoft Word