Book Editor - Fiction Books

Quibble; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing literary platform in London is seeking a passionate Editor to help shape content for emerging authors. This hands-on role focuses on preserving authors' voices and maintaining editorial standards. No professional experience is required. The position starts as a volunteer role with the potential to transition into a paid position. Join us in fostering unique stories in a noisy publishing landscape.

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to author intent required.
• No need for professional background.
• Ability to identify low-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Shape content on the platform.
• Guide authors while preserving their voice.
• Maintain high editorial standards.

Skills

Strong editorial eye

Excellent written communication

Passion for emerging voices

Interest in publishing and technology

Comfort with ambiguity

Job description

About Quibble

Quibble is a growing platform built for the next generation of authors and readers. It’s human-first by design - all book submissions are reviewed and approved by human editors. If rejected, an author cannot launch and publish on the app. Authors can earn income without sacrificing copyright control. Currently in open alpha, available on iOS/Android.

In preparation for the official platform launch on September 17, we're looking for a driven editor to join our editorial team as a volunteer, with the potential to turn into a paid position down the line.

About the Role

As an Editor at Quibble, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping the content on the platform. The creative world is drowning in soulless, generic and fast machine-made content. As a result, even great books are vanishing into the noise.

Unlike traditional publishing, editorial work at Quibble isn’t about perfecting manuscripts for print, line by line. Our Editors help surface meaningful stories in their rawer forms, offering light-touch guidance while preserving the author’s original voice. They are thoughtful, honest, and generous with their insight. You don’t need to be a professional.

Part of the role is identifying when something reads synthetic, empty, mass-produced or just low quality. The other part is helping us shape our products and systems that will allow Quibble to maintain high editorial standards at scale in the future.

What We're Looking For

• A strong editorial eye and sensitivity to author intent
• Excellent written communication
• Passion for emerging voices and underrepresented stories
• Interest in publishing, technology, and indie literature
• Comfort with ambiguity and excitement about building something from the ground up

Application Process

• Interview #1.
• A small trial assignment.
• Interview #2.
• Final decision.

How to Apply

More details about the role and how to apply can be found exclusively on our Discord server: find #opportunities channel and fill out the Google Form.

Server link: https://discord.gg/K3dyYMbHsX

We look forward to hearing from you!