Hindi Book Typing Project

min $50 USD / hour

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Posted 7 days ago

min $50 USD / hour

I have a complete Hindi book in printed form that I need transcribed into a digital file. Every word, punctuation mark, and paragraph break should match the original text exactly—I am not looking for corrections or re-phrasing, just an accurate, faithful copy typed in Unicode Hindi. Basic formatting only is required. This means keeping clear paragraph separations and page breaks where they occur, but there is no need to create elaborate styles, headings, images, or tables. A clean, readable MS Word (or compatible) document is all I need as the final deliverable. You’ll be working from the physical pages I supply as high-quality scans or photos of the printed book, whichever proves easiest to read. Consistency in font and proper handling of diacritics and matras are essential so that the text displays correctly across devices. If you’re comfortable with Hindi typing, have a sharp eye for detail, and can commit to maintaining 100 % textual fidelity, I’d love to hear from you along with an estimated turnaround time for the full manuscript.

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@Georgeoustar

Hello, Hello! I’m George, and though my background is primarily in software development, I have all the skills you need to tackle your Hindi book typing project. I've worked in-depth with data entry and can type with precision and accuracy, making me the ideal candidate for maintaining absolute fidelity to the original text. I am also adept at handling diverse language formatting, like those required for diacritics and matras in Hindi. I ensure that my work is not only accurate but also clean and tidy, meaning your final deliverable will be a neat MS Word document with clear paragraph and page breaks that match the source material. Additionally, as someone who has dealt extensively with the computational aspects of language, you can count on me to use the correct Unicode Hindi font while typing to guarantee the text's display across devices remains uniform. While this Hindi book typing project doesn't fall under my typical job description, I am excited about this unique opportunity to contribute my skills towards preserving and promoting literature for different audiences. My commitment to detail-oriented work and proficiency in digital tools make me confident about delivering results within your expected turnaround time. So let's get started on digitizing this amazing book! Thanks!

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