Proofreaders

A community-based proofreading exchange within the 20BooksTo50K indie author community where experienced authors trade final-pass proofreading services. Members focus on rapid-release genre fiction and understand commercial fiction conventions. Primarily serves romance, thriller, and fantasy authors.

Ariel is a children's book specialist who proofreads picture books, middle grade, and chapter books in their final formatted layouts. She pays close attention to text-image alignment, hyphenation, and age-appropriate consistency in ePub and print-ready PDFs.

Ariel is a Fiverr Pro proofreader who focuses exclusively on children's literature, from picture books through middle grade. She has a background in elementary education and understands age-appropriate language while catching formatting issues specific to illustrated books.

A UK-based proofreader specializing in fantasy and sci-fi manuscripts, Bryony is adept at tracking invented terminology, magic systems, and world-building consistency through final galleys. She's an ACES member with a background in speculative fiction editing and a lifelong SFF reader.

Bryony is a UK-based proofreader specializing in children's books, middle grade, and YA, with particular attention to age-appropriate content verification alongside technical proofing. She works on picture book layouts, chapter books, and YA novels in both ePub and print-ready PDF formats. She's also experienced with illustrated manuscripts.

Australian proofreader and Reedsy professional specializing in horror and dark fiction. Bryony has worked with major horror imprints and indie presses, bringing genre expertise to final-pass proofreading. She's particularly skilled at maintaining atmosphere while catching errors.

Cassandra is an Upwork Top Rated proofreader specializing in indie romance and fantasy manuscripts. She offers galley proofreading services for authors preparing for wide distribution, with expertise in Vellum-formatted ePubs and InDesign PDF exports.

Chelle Honiker is the co-founder of the Indie Author Training and has extensive experience in final proofreading for self-published authors. She specializes in commercial fiction and romance galleys, working directly with ePub and PDF files to ensure clean final products.

An ACES member with extensive experience in children's publishing, David specializes in proofreading picture books, middle grade, and YA formatted files. His background includes work with major educational publishers, making him attentive to age-appropriate content and formatting standards.

David is a horror and dark fiction specialist who provides galley proofreading services with an understanding of genre conventions and reader expectations. He catches not just typos but also continuity errors that can break tension. His client list includes multiple bestselling horror authors.

Based in Mexico City, Diego offers bilingual proofreading services with a specialty in historical fiction and literary works. He is particularly skilled at checking period-accurate details and cultural references in galleys.

A former academic editor turned book proofreader, Amara specializes in narrative nonfiction and memoir galleys. She brings scholarly precision to her work while maintaining sensitivity to personal narratives. She is experienced with Chicago Manual of Style and works with both self-published authors and university presses.

Jeni Chappelle offers developmental editing and final proofreading services through Reedsy, with a specialty in romance and women's fiction. She has worked with bestselling authors and small presses, providing meticulous galley reads for ePub and PDF formats before publication.

Jeni offers comprehensive proofreading services for formatted book files, with particular expertise in romance and women's fiction. Her background includes work with major romance publishers, and she provides detailed style sheet adherence checks for series continuity.

An EFA member and award-winning author herself, Jenna brings both writer's intuition and proofreader's precision to final manuscript passes. She specializes in memoir and women's fiction, with a keen eye for formatting inconsistencies in digital galleys.

Jennifer offers meticulous final-pass proofreading services for romance and women's fiction authors, ensuring consistency in character names, timeline details, and formatting across ePub and PDF files. She is particularly known for her attention to series continuity.

Kim specializes in children's books, middle grade, and YA—understanding that younger readers deserve the same polish as adult titles. She proofreads both the text and checks illustration callouts against final art placement in formatted picture book PDFs. Previously worked at Scholastic.

A top-rated Fiverr proofreader with over 2,000 five-star reviews, Lily specializes in quick turnaround proofreading for indie romance and YA authors. She works with Kindle-ready ePubs and print PDFs, focusing on typos, formatting glitches, and consistency issues.

A Reedsy professional specializing in science fiction and fantasy proofreading, Marcus has a background in technical writing that makes him exceptional at catching continuity errors and maintaining consistency in complex world-building. He works exclusively with formatted PDFs and ePubs.

UK-based proofreader specializing in science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, Marcus brings both publishing industry experience and a deep knowledge of genre conventions to his final-pass work. He excels at catching inconsistencies in worldbuilding terminology and formatting errors in complex fantasy maps and appendices.

Based in Dublin, Margaret is a veteran children's book proofreader who has worked with publishers across the UK and Ireland for over two decades. She specializes in picture books, middle grade, and children's chapter books, with expertise in age-appropriate language verification.

Mark is an EFA member and ACES-certified proofreader who focuses on science fiction and fantasy manuscripts. He has a sharp eye for continuity errors in complex worldbuilding and ensures final galleys are print-ready with clean formatting across digital and print formats.

Mark is a Reedsy-vetted proofreader who spent a decade at Penguin Random House before going freelance. He specializes in genre fiction galleys, particularly mystery and thriller manuscripts where continuity errors can break reader immersion. He uses both digital markup and traditional proofreading marks.

Michael Chen is a Reedsy-vetted proofreader specializing in mystery, thriller, and crime fiction manuscripts. He has over a decade of experience working with formatted galleys and is known for catching continuity errors and timeline inconsistencies in complex plots. He works with both indie authors and traditional publishers.

Michael is a former Big Five production editor who now offers freelance proofreading services specializing in science fiction and fantasy manuscripts. He has a sharp eye for consistency in world-building terminology and formatting issues specific to genre fiction. His clients include both traditional publishers and successful indie authors.

Michael is a detail-oriented proofreader specializing in science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, with particular expertise in complex worldbuilding terminology and invented languages. He works on both ePub and PDF formats and maintains style sheets for series consistency. Based in Vancouver, he serves clients internationally.

A bilingual proofreader on Upwork with expertise in literary fiction and translated works, Miguel catches errors that others miss in complex prose. He has a Master's in Comparative Literature and has worked with university presses and literary journals on final-pass galley review.

A French-Canadian proofreader working in English-language publishing, Pauline focuses on literary fiction and poetry collections. She brings a poet's sensitivity to line breaks, spacing, and visual presentation in final formatted files.

Originally from the UK and now California-based, Pauline offers proofreading services tailored to indie authors publishing through IngramSpark and KDP. She specializes in women's fiction and romance, with expertise in both US and UK English style guides.

Ana offers affordable proofreading services through Upwork with a specialty in historical fiction and literary fiction galleys. She has a background in library science and brings meticulous research skills to period-accurate terminology verification. She's completed 200+ projects with consistent 5-star reviews.

A former Big Five publishing house proofreader, Amanda now runs Precision Proofs focusing on historical fiction and literary manuscripts. She excels at period-appropriate language verification and handles complex formatting in both digital and print-ready files.

A former production editor at Simon & Schuster India, Priya now works as an independent proofreader specializing in literary fiction and upmarket narratives. She is experienced with InDesign exports, ePub validation, and catching orphans, widows, and formatting inconsistencies.

Alex is a Fiverr Pro seller specializing in final-pass proofreading for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror manuscripts. He works exclusively with formatted ePub and PDF files and has completed over 1,200 projects for indie authors and small presses. His turnaround times are fast and he offers tiered pricing based on word count.

Dave offers affordable final-pass proofreading services on Fiverr with over 2,000 five-star reviews. He specializes in thriller and mystery manuscripts, with particular attention to timeline consistency and plot-hole flagging. Fast turnaround available for rush projects.

Maria specializes in romance and contemporary fiction proofreading with a focus on final ePub and PDF files. She offers quick turnaround times and has completed over 500 projects with a 5-star rating. She's particularly skilled at catching dialogue punctuation errors and formatting inconsistencies.

A professional proofreading service that uses a two-proofreader model for every document, ensuring thorough coverage of formatted ePub and PDF files. They work across all genres and offer quick turnaround times with 24/7 availability.

Emma is a top-rated Fiverr proofreader with over 2,000 five-star reviews, known for affordable rates and reliable turnaround on indie romance and women's fiction ePubs. She offers tiered packages including cold reads and formatted file markup with tracked changes or comments.

A top-rated Fiverr seller with over 1,000 five-star reviews, this UK-based proofreader delivers fast turnaround on formatted ePub and PDF files. They specialize in literary and upmarket fiction with attention to British English conventions.

An ACES member with expertise in children's and middle-grade books, Rachel understands age-appropriate language and catches issues specific to younger readers. She works directly with formatted files ready for printing.

Rachel Small is an Upwork Top Rated proofreader with expertise in children's books, middle grade, and picture books. She provides galley proofreading services for formatted files and has worked with educational publishers and indie authors alike. Her keen eye for layout issues makes her ideal for illustrated works.

Rachel is an EFA member specializing in poetry collections and literary fiction, offering sensitive proofreading that respects intentional stylistic choices while catching genuine errors. She has extensive experience with poetry layouts and understands the nuances of line breaks and white space. She works closely with small literary presses.

An Upwork proofreader specializing in graphic novels and illustrated books, Ramon has expertise in checking text placement, balloon consistency, and SFX formatting in both PDF and ePub files. He previously worked as a letterer for Dark Horse Comics.

Rebecca is a Reedsy editor and proofreader with a specialty in historical fiction and memoir. Her final-pass proofreading includes checking for era-appropriate language consistency and ensuring clean formatting in both ePub and PDF galleys.

A bilingual proofreader specializing in business and self-help book galleys, Ricardo works with thought leaders and entrepreneurs to polish their manuscripts. He has a background in corporate communications and understands the specific needs of prescriptive nonfiction. Available on Reedsy with excellent client reviews.

A UK-based proofreader with over 15 years of experience in traditional publishing, Sarah specializes in final-pass proofreading of formatted ePub and PDF files for indie authors and small presses. She has worked with major publishers including Penguin Random House and HarperCollins before going independent.

A veteran proofreader with over 15 years of experience in traditional publishing, Sarah specializes in final-pass proofreading of formatted manuscripts for indie and hybrid authors. She is known for her meticulous attention to typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and widow/orphan issues in ePub and PDF galleys.

Fiverr Pro proofreader with a specialty in romance subgenres including contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance. Sofia has proofread for several bestselling indie romance authors and is familiar with genre conventions and tropes. She offers rush delivery for tight publishing schedules.

Susanne Lakin is a professional copyeditor and proofreader who runs Live Write Thrive editorial services. With a background as a published novelist, she offers final galley proofreading for formatted manuscripts and specializes in commercial and literary fiction. She is known for her detailed approach to catching errors in print-ready files.

The Proof Fairy is an independent proofreading service run by Emma Daniels, specializing in self-help, business, and narrative nonfiction manuscripts. She works on final PDF and ePub galleys and is known in the indie author community for her affordable rates and fast turnaround. She also offers formatting checks alongside proofreading.

UK-based proofreader Claire Roberts, known professionally as The Proof Fairy, specializes in romance and women's fiction galleys. She offers both cold-read proofreading and comparison proofing against earlier versions, with expertise in British and American English conventions.

Run by horror and dark fiction specialist Elena Thornwood, this boutique proofreading service focuses on the final polish for horror, thriller, and gothic manuscripts. Elena works with both PDF galleys and ePub files, with special attention to atmosphere-building prose.

An Upwork Top Rated proofreader, Tyler specializes in thriller and mystery manuscripts, bringing a reader's eye for plot consistency alongside technical proofreading skills. He offers PDF annotation and ePub error logging with detailed reports on any formatting anomalies.