Do you like reading books?
Do you have an eye for lingering errors in the books you read?
Would you like to get paid while getting a sneak peek at upcoming 4HP releases?
4HP is currently seeking proofreaders with an eye for detail to Quality Control our books. As a QCer for 4HP, you would read the book (after it has gone through editing) and fix any outstanding grammatical or formatting issues (mostly punctuation, typos, missing words, and the occasional odd spacing). You are not editing the book; you are only seeking glaring mistakes and fixing them.
How does QC work at 4HP?
Essentially, you would choose the book you want to QC, download the document in Word, read it, fix any errors using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes, and then submit the manuscript by the deadline. Our books range from 25k-125k in multiple genres, and most have a two-week period in which to read and return them. QCers choose the books they want to work on, so you don’t have to read anything you don’t want to. All work is voluntary.
How much does 4HP pay for QC?
4HP pays $50 per book, regardless of length, on a contract basis. You would submit an invoice through Wave for each completed book (1099 for taxes). If you are not familiar with Wave, it is a payment processing software that we have our contractors use. You need an email and a bank account to sign up.
Other Stuff You Should Know
- 4HP is a mid-size publisher who focuses on fiction series, so books will range from romance and erotica to fantasy and science fiction to thriller and mystery. We also have a non-fiction imprint called Accomplishing Innovation Press, so there will be some non-fiction available as well. Check out our websites at 4horsemenpublications.com and accomplishinginnovationpress.com.
- We exclusively use Word at 4HP, so you would make any changes using Word’s Track Changes. Other programs like GDocs do not integrate with our system, so you would have to use Word for everything (Making changes inside gdocs causes massive issues during layout–you can’t see it in your document, but we find out about it later!).
- If you like to read, have an eye for details, and know proper grammar and punctuation, this is a great way to get paid to read a variety of books!
Does this sound like something you are interested in? If so, email editing@4horsemenpublications.com and share a bit of your background and interests. If you decide to pursue this opportunity, the interview process begins with an NDA (since you are reading books that aren’t published yet) and a sample chapter for you to QC.
Do you like to read and want to dip your toes in the editing pool? This is a great way to get started by reading books and getting paid to spot errors!
