Freelance Book Editor

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community of talented editors with a leading publishing platform. This role offers the flexibility to choose your genres and set your own rates, allowing you to work on exciting projects with bestselling authors. With a focus on high-quality editing services, including developmental editing and proofreading, you will play a key role in shaping the literary landscape. If you have a passion for editing and want to work with renowned authors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of editing experience required.
• Proven experience on at least 5 well-reviewed published books.

Responsibilities

• Choose preferred genres and types of requests.
• Set your own rates, workload, and working hours.

Skills

Editing Experience

Experience with Traditional Publishers

Proven Track Record of Published Books

Job description

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We are seeking talented editors to join our fast-growing community of top talent in the publishing industry. Reedsy's vetted group of freelancers has worked with bestselling authors like Stephen King, Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games), E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey), and others.

Requirements

Our selection criteria include:

1. At least 3 years of editing experience.
2. Experience working with traditional publishers.
3. Proven experience on at least 5 published books that are well-reviewed and available on platforms like Amazon, Google Play, or Apple Books.

Experience with renowned publishing companies or a track record of high-quality work with bestselling authors/books will be highly valued.

As a Reedsy editor, you can choose your preferred genres and the types of requests you'd like to receive. You can set your own rates, workload, and working hours. Services you may offer include: editorial assessment, developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and query letter review.