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Final Proofreading Opportunity for Italian Edition of a Memoir on Schizophrenia

Edizioni Allele, the Italian imprint of Genomic Press (New York), is seeking a skilled proofreader for the final, error-free stage of manuscript preparation of Perché mia sorella? by Consuelo Walss-Bass — a bilingual memoir on family experiences with schizophrenia, scheduled for worldwide release on 15 September 2026 in six languages. This critical phase ensures the manuscript is polished and ready for print, with your expertise bridging the gap between near-final draft and published book. ✍️

Scope of Work

• Comprehensive reading of approximately 200 pages of narrative prose integrated with scientific passages about schizophrenia genetics.
• Identification and correction of residual errors:
  • Typographical errors, spelling mistakes, missing or doubled words
  • Broken sentences, paragraph integrity issues
  • Punctuation lapses, inconsistencies in terminology or proper names
  • Stylistic and register inconsistencies
• Removal of non-native phrasing or expressions.
• Verification that the manuscript reads smoothly as a polished, professionally edited Italian text from start to finish.
• Delivery of two files:
  • A Microsoft Word document with track changes enabled showing all corrections.
  • A clean, error-free version with all changes accepted, ready for the typesetter.

Deliverable Standards

Your final deliverable must be an error-free, ready-to-print manuscript. The clean version will be sent directly to the typesetter without further editorial review. By accepting this project, you take full responsibility for the manuscript's quality and print readiness.

What We Are Not Looking For

• Rewriting, re-translating, or developmental editing. The text is in its near-final form, and we seek only meticulous proofreading.
• Stylistic reinvention or voice modification. Our goal is to catch overlooked errors, not to alter the author's style.

Timeline & Budget

• Fixed price: $200 USD
• Turnaround: 10 calendar days after receipt of the manuscript

Required Qualifications

• Native Italian speaker
• Proven experience proofreading literary or trade nonfiction in Italian to professional, press-ready standards
• Familiarity with scientific vocabulary (psychiatry, genetics) at a popular science level
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including track changes

Rights and Copyright

By engaging in this project, you agree to the following terms:

• The proofreader provides a final, error-free manuscript as a work made for hire, solely owned by Genomic Press, Inc.
• The proofreader assigns to Genomic Press exclusive, worldwide, and perpetual rights to use, reproduce, distribute, adapt, and sublicense the corrected manuscript in all formats and media.
• The proofreader retains moral rights, including acknowledgment as an editor and protection against modifications prejudicial to reputation.
• The agreed fee constitutes full remuneration under Italian law; no further claims are anticipated.
• This agreement is governed by Italian law, with any disputes subject to the jurisdiction of Milan courts.

Credit in the Published Edition

The proofreader will be credited on the copyright page as:

Revisione finale: [Your Full Name]

How to Apply

Interested proofreaders should submit a brief note outlining relevant experience in proofreading Italian literary or trade nonfiction to a press-ready standard. Please also confirm that you have read and agree to the terms regarding rights and copyright. ✉️