Book typing jobs involve typing manuscripts for publishing companies or book authors. In some book typing positions, you type up handwritten text from authors or editors into a document program. Some companies hire book typers to convert printed books into ebooks. In addition to correctly typing the document on a computer, you may have to format the text to meet publishing requirements. Accuracy is essential to this position, and you often proofread and cross-check your work before turning in the finished project. Book typing professionals may work on staff for a publishing house, or they may be independent contractors who work with several different clients and authors.