What is post-processing, and who can post-proof?
The purpose of post-processing is to massage an etext into a readable form. In its journey through two proofing rounds, the text will have been edited by perhaps hundreds of proofers. The post-processor must standardize the formatting of the book and adjust it to comply with Project Gutenberg’s requirements. The post-processor must also correct as many errors as possible that have survived both proofing rounds. The ultimate goal of post-processing is to create a plain-text etext with consistent formatting throughout, which contains as few errors as possible, and which accurately reflects the intentions of the author. Post-processors require more experience than ordinary proofers. Because they are preparing the text for uploading to Project Gutenberg, they are the final editors of the text. Because of this, post-proofing is only available for proofers who have completed at least 400 pages in the first and/or second proofing rounds. Also, post-proofers should be very familiar with the Pr
