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Leonor Furtado

@leonor_furtado

Proofreader, Prooflistener and Translator

Portugal
Portuguese, English
About me
I am a full-time freelance proofreader, prooflistener and translator (en-pt) with a passion for cultural products and the distribution of stories across digital and physical formats. I have extensive experience in Publishing, especially in coordinating audiobook production and performing linguistic quality assurance for portuguese publishing houses like LeYa and INCM. By working with me you can expect a 100% human quality-driven linguistic service acording to your needs, with timely delivery and accessible prices.... Read more

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Proofreading
I will proofread your book or novela
From$350 / projectMore details
Proofreading
I will prooflisten your audiobook so it has the best quality
From$50 / projectMore details

Portfolio

Work experience

Proofreader

Publishing • Freelance

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 2 mos

July 2026 - now: Copy editing and proofreading translated non-fiction books in portuguese for the imprint Lua de Papel, from the Portuguese Publishing Group LeYa. May 2026 - now: Proofreading Portuguese literary fiction books for the nacional publishing house Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM). 2022: Proofreading several institutional documents in European Portuguese for the non-profit Ayuda en Acción. 2021: Proofreading two academic journals for Language and Literature Center at the University of Aveiro.

Rakuten_Kobo

Audiobook Producer

Rakuten Kobo • Full-time

Aug 2022 - Feb 2026 • 3 yrs 6 mos

Coordinating theproduction of portuguese (Portugal) audiobooks: - Planning and managing projects; - Managing prodution of recording studios and freelance workers; - Managing contacts with authors and strategic partners; - Preparing audio scripts and prooflistening (voice acting quality assurance); - Scheduling recording sessions and directing voice actors in studio; - Managing the communities at the brand’s Instagram and TikTok accounts (@koboeleya); - Communicating brand news and offers through email marketing.